The basics
Total Population
1,601
Median Age
49.9
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$259,900
Higher than 63%
Median Property Tax
$2,098
Effective Tax Rate
1%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
3.52
Higher than 66%
Median Rent
$892
Near median
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
87.9
Winter Avg Low (°F)
29.1
Avg Temperature (°F)
58.3
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
42.9
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
82.7
Annual Precipitation (in)
48.3
Annual Snowfall (in)
12.8
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
47.3
Lower than 70%
EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K
0.1
The full report
Six pillars — each with percentile benchmarks, 16-year trends, and per-metric detail.
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Work & Money
Housing
Amenities
Environment & Risk
ZIP Code 21659: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 21659?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 21659 is $259,900, higher than 63% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 21659?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 21659 is $2,098, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 21659 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 21659 cost about 3.52× the median household income, higher than 66% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 21659?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 21659 is $892 a month, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 21659?
- ZIP Code 21659 averages 58.3°F year-round, summer highs near 87.9°F, winter lows around 29.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 12.8 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 21659 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 21659's FEMA National Risk Index score is 47.3 (lower than 70% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is hurricane. Expected annual loss from flooding is 0.1 per $1,000 of building value.
Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →