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ZIP Code 21716

Frederick, Maryland

FIPS 21716

Juniper

ZIP Code 21716 is in the top 6% nationally for FEMA risk score, but in the bottom 40% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the top 19% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. And it sits in the 77th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$361,300

Higher than 77% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

56%

Higher than 81% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

10.5

Lower than 94% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

7,200

Median Age

38.5

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$361,300

Higher than 77%

Median Property Tax

$3,657

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.3

Higher than 60%

Median Rent

$1,195

Higher than 72%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

56%

Higher than 81%

Appreciation 1yr %

1.3%

Higher than 70%

Pandemic Gain %

50%

Recession Drop %

-39%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

84.3

Winter Avg Low (°F)

23.1

Avg Temperature (°F)

52.9

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

25.4

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

126.3

Annual Precipitation (in)

43.5

Annual Snowfall (in)

32.6

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

10.5

Lower than 94%

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 21716: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 21716?
The median home value in ZIP Code 21716 is $361,300, higher than 77% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 21716?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 21716 is $3,657, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 21716 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 21716 cost about 3.3× the median household income, higher than 60% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 21716?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 21716 is $1,195 a month, higher than 72% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 21716?
Home prices in ZIP Code 21716 have moved 56% over the past five years (1.3% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 21716?
ZIP Code 21716 averages 52.9°F year-round, summer highs near 84.3°F, winter lows around 23.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 32.6 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 21716 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 21716's FEMA National Risk Index score is 10.5 (lower than 94% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is heat_wave.

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