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ZIP Code 21727

Frederick, Maryland

FIPS 21727

Juniper

ZIP Code 21727 is in the top 11% nationally for FEMA risk score, but in the bottom 35% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 74th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the top 33% nationally for appreciation 1yr %.

Median Home Value

$331,100

Higher than 74% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

33%

Higher than 57% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

22.7

Lower than 89% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

6,052

Median Age

29.5

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$331,100

Higher than 74%

Median Property Tax

$3,425

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.48

Higher than 65%

Median Rent

$775

Lower than 62%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

33%

Higher than 57%

Appreciation 1yr %

0.25%

Higher than 67%

Pandemic Gain %

30%

Recession Drop %

-32%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

83.3

Winter Avg Low (°F)

24.1

Avg Temperature (°F)

53

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

17.7

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

114.2

Annual Precipitation (in)

46.6

Annual Snowfall (in)

27.5

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

22.7

Lower than 89%

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 21727: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 21727?
The median home value in ZIP Code 21727 is $331,100, higher than 74% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 21727?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 21727 is $3,425, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 21727 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 21727 cost about 3.48× the median household income, higher than 65% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 21727?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 21727 is $775 a month, lower than 62% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 21727?
Home prices in ZIP Code 21727 have moved 33% over the past five years (0.25% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 21727?
ZIP Code 21727 averages 53°F year-round, summer highs near 83.3°F, winter lows around 24.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 27.5 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 21727 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 21727's FEMA National Risk Index score is 22.7 (lower than 89% 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 →