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ZIP Code 21655

Caroline, Maryland

FIPS 21655

Juniper

ZIP Code 21655 is in the top 21% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. It also sits in the 79th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the top 26% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %.

Median Home Value

$289,200

Higher than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

51%

Higher than 74% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

50.2

Lower than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

5,053

Median Age

42.2

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$289,200

Higher than 68%

Median Property Tax

$2,741

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.2

Higher than 58%

Median Rent

$1,380

Higher than 79%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

51%

Higher than 74%

Appreciation 1yr %

3.7%

Higher than 79%

Pandemic Gain %

52%

Recession Drop %

-29%

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)

47.7

Annual Snowfall (in)

14.1

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

50.2

Lower than 67%

EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K

0.12

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 21655: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 21655?
The median home value in ZIP Code 21655 is $289,200, higher than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 21655?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 21655 is $2,741, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 21655 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 21655 cost about 3.2× the median household income, higher than 58% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 21655?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 21655 is $1,380 a month, higher than 79% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 21655?
Home prices in ZIP Code 21655 have moved 51% over the past five years (3.7% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 21655?
ZIP Code 21655 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 21655 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 21655's FEMA National Risk Index score is 50.2 (lower than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is hurricane. Expected annual loss from flooding is 0.12 per $1,000 of building value.

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