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ZIP Code 21648

Dorchester, Maryland

FIPS 21648

Juniper

ZIP Code 21648 is in the 55th percentile nationally for FEMA risk score.

Median Home Value

$195,000

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

FEMA Risk Score

69.2

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

The basics

Total Population

172

Median Age

61.4

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$195,000

Near median

Median Property Tax

$1,768

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

86

Winter Avg Low (°F)

31.1

Avg Temperature (°F)

58

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

32.2

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

69.1

Annual Precipitation (in)

46.8

Annual Snowfall (in)

14.1

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

69.2

Near median

EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K

3.79

The full report

Six pillars — each with percentile benchmarks, 16-year trends, and per-metric detail.

  • People

  • Work & Money

  • Housing

  • Amenities

  • Environment & Risk

ZIP Code 21648: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 21648?
The median home value in ZIP Code 21648 is $195,000, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 21648?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 21648 is $1,768, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 21648?
ZIP Code 21648 averages 58°F year-round, summer highs near 86°F, winter lows around 31.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 14.1 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 21648 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 21648's FEMA National Risk Index score is 69.2 (near the U.S. ZIP codes median). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is flood_coastal. Expected annual loss from flooding is 3.79 per $1,000 of building value.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →