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ZIP Code 21734

Washington, Maryland

FIPS 21734

Juniper

ZIP Code 21734 is in the top 18% nationally for FEMA risk score, but in the bottom 19% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 66th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$277,800

Higher than 66% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

34.3

Lower than 82% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

1,076

Median Age

52.4

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$277,800

Higher than 66%

Median Property Tax

$1,997

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

4.53

Higher than 81%

Median Rent

$808

Lower than 59%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Recession Drop %

-40%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

84.6

Winter Avg Low (°F)

24.8

Avg Temperature (°F)

54.1

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

31.8

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

102.8

Annual Precipitation (in)

43.5

Annual Snowfall (in)

33

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

34.3

Lower than 82%

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 21734: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 21734?
The median home value in ZIP Code 21734 is $277,800, higher than 66% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 21734?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 21734 is $1,997, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 21734 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 21734 cost about 4.53× the median household income, higher than 81% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 21734?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 21734 is $808 a month, lower than 59% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 21734?
ZIP Code 21734 averages 54.1°F year-round, summer highs near 84.6°F, winter lows around 24.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 33 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 21734 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 21734's FEMA National Risk Index score is 34.3 (lower than 82% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is hurricane.

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