The basics
Total Population
1,354
Median Age
58.5
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$359,500
Median Property Tax
$2,662
Effective Tax Rate
1%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
3.43
Median Rent
$1,047
Home prices & appreciation
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Pandemic Gain %
53%
Recession Drop %
-29%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
84.6
Winter Avg Low (°F)
28.8
Avg Temperature (°F)
56
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
37.3
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
96.8
Annual Precipitation (in)
47.8
Annual Snowfall (in)
16.7
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
66.8
EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K
0.01
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 21657: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 21657?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 21657 is $359,500, higher than 77% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 21657?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 21657 is $2,662, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 21657 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 21657 cost about 3.43× the median household income, higher than 64% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 21657?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 21657 is $1,047 a month, higher than 63% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 21657?
- ZIP Code 21657 averages 56°F year-round, summer highs near 84.6°F, winter lows around 28.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 16.7 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 21657 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 21657's FEMA National Risk Index score is 66.8 (near the U.S. ZIP codes median). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is hurricane. Expected annual loss from flooding is 0.01 per $1,000 of building value.
Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →