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ZIP Code 21755

Frederick, Maryland

FIPS 21755

Juniper

ZIP Code 21755 is in the top 13% nationally for FEMA risk score, but in the bottom 28% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 89th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the 75th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$529,600

Higher than 89% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

39%

Higher than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

26.7

Lower than 87% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

5,909

Median Age

43.2

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$529,600

Higher than 89%

Median Property Tax

$4,479

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.85

Higher than 72%

Median Rent

$1,265

Higher than 75%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

39%

Higher than 61%

Appreciation 1yr %

-3.5%

Higher than 60%

Pandemic Gain %

31%

Recession Drop %

-32%

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)

32.6

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

26.7

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 21755: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 21755?
The median home value in ZIP Code 21755 is $529,600, higher than 89% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 21755?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 21755 is $4,479, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 21755 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 21755 cost about 3.85× the median household income, higher than 72% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 21755?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 21755 is $1,265 a month, higher than 75% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 21755?
Home prices in ZIP Code 21755 have moved 39% over the past five years (-3.5% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 21755?
ZIP Code 21755 averages 57°F year-round, summer highs near 86.8°F, winter lows around 28.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 32.6 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 21755 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 21755's FEMA National Risk Index score is 26.7 (lower than 87% 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 →