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ZIP Code 21678

Kent, Maryland

FIPS 21678

Juniper

ZIP Code 21678 is in the top 3% nationally for appreciation 1yr %, but in the bottom 19% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 94th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the 72th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$319,000

Higher than 72% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

49%

Higher than 72% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

79.9

Higher than 70% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

1,658

Median Age

50.6

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$319,000

Higher than 72%

Median Property Tax

$2,583

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

4.49

Higher than 81%

Median Rent

$2,033

Higher than 94%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

49%

Higher than 72%

Appreciation 1yr %

14%

Higher than 97%

Pandemic Gain %

33%

Recession Drop %

-24%

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)

46

Annual Snowfall (in)

16.7

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

79.9

Higher than 70%

EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K

0.03

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 21678: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 21678?
The median home value in ZIP Code 21678 is $319,000, higher than 72% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 21678?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 21678 is $2,583, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 21678 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 21678 cost about 4.49× the median household income, higher than 81% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 21678?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 21678 is $2,033 a month, higher than 94% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 21678?
Home prices in ZIP Code 21678 have moved 49% over the past five years (14% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 21678?
ZIP Code 21678 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 21678 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 21678's FEMA National Risk Index score is 79.9 (higher than 70% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is hurricane. Expected annual loss from flooding is 0.03 per $1,000 of building value.

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