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ZIP Code 21701

Frederick, Maryland

FIPS 21701

Juniper

ZIP Code 21701 is in the top 12% nationally for FEMA risk score, but in the bottom 24% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 87th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the 84th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$435,000

Higher than 84% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

44%

Higher than 66% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

24.8

Lower than 88% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

43,048

Median Age

39.6

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$435,000

Higher than 84%

Median Property Tax

$4,934

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

4.08

Higher than 76%

Median Rent

$1,672

Higher than 87%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

44%

Higher than 66%

Appreciation 1yr %

-0.19%

Higher than 66%

Pandemic Gain %

38%

Recession Drop %

-30%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

86.8

Winter Avg Low (°F)

28.6

Avg Temperature (°F)

57

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

36.5

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

83.6

Annual Precipitation (in)

43.5

Annual Snowfall (in)

31.4

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

24.8

Lower than 88%

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 21701: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 21701?
The median home value in ZIP Code 21701 is $435,000, higher than 84% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 21701?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 21701 is $4,934, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 21701 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 21701 cost about 4.08× the median household income, higher than 76% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 21701?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 21701 is $1,672 a month, higher than 87% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 21701?
Home prices in ZIP Code 21701 have moved 44% over the past five years (-0.19% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 21701?
ZIP Code 21701 averages 57°F year-round, summer highs near 86.8°F, winter lows around 28.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 31.4 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 21701 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 21701's FEMA National Risk Index score is 24.8 (lower than 88% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is tornado.

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