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ZIP Code 21661

Kent, Maryland

FIPS 21661

Juniper

ZIP Code 21661 is in the top 17% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. It also sits in the top 19% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. And it sits in the top 29% nationally for FEMA risk score.

Median Home Value

$283,200

Higher than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

57%

Higher than 83% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

46.8

Lower than 71% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

2,613

Median Age

58.4

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$283,200

Higher than 67%

Median Property Tax

$3,557

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.13

Higher than 56%

Median Rent

$1,000

Higher than 60%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

57%

Higher than 83%

Appreciation 1yr %

4.2%

Higher than 81%

Pandemic Gain %

39%

Recession Drop %

-19%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

85.3

Winter Avg Low (°F)

30.7

Avg Temperature (°F)

57.1

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

31.7

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

63.7

Annual Precipitation (in)

46.9

Annual Snowfall (in)

16.7

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

46.8

Lower than 71%

EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K

0.37

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 21661: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 21661?
The median home value in ZIP Code 21661 is $283,200, higher than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 21661?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 21661 is $3,557, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 21661 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 21661 cost about 3.13× the median household income, higher than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 21661?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 21661 is $1,000 a month, higher than 60% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 21661?
Home prices in ZIP Code 21661 have moved 57% over the past five years (4.2% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 21661?
ZIP Code 21661 averages 57.1°F year-round, summer highs near 85.3°F, winter lows around 30.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 16.7 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 21661 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 21661's FEMA National Risk Index score is 46.8 (lower than 71% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is flood_coastal. Expected annual loss from flooding is 0.37 per $1,000 of building value.

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