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ZIP Code 21702

Frederick, Maryland

FIPS 21702

Juniper

ZIP Code 21702 is in the top 13% nationally for FEMA risk score, but in the bottom 26% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 89th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the 83th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$426,300

Higher than 83% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

46%

Higher than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

27.1

Lower than 87% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

49,605

Median Age

38.1

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$426,300

Higher than 83%

Median Property Tax

$4,676

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.98

Higher than 74%

Median Rent

$1,770

Higher than 89%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

46%

Higher than 68%

Appreciation 1yr %

0.52%

Higher than 68%

Pandemic Gain %

36%

Recession Drop %

-34%

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)

46.1

Annual Snowfall (in)

27.5

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

27.1

Lower than 87%

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 21702: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 21702?
The median home value in ZIP Code 21702 is $426,300, higher than 83% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 21702?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 21702 is $4,676, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 21702 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 21702 cost about 3.98× the median household income, higher than 74% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 21702?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 21702 is $1,770 a month, higher than 89% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 21702?
Home prices in ZIP Code 21702 have moved 46% over the past five years (0.52% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 21702?
ZIP Code 21702 averages 57°F year-round, summer highs near 86.8°F, winter lows around 28.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 27.5 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 21702 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 21702's FEMA National Risk Index score is 27.1 (lower than 87% 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 →