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ZIP Code 21756

Washington, Maryland

FIPS 21756

Juniper

ZIP Code 21756 is in the top 14% nationally for FEMA risk score, but in the bottom 25% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the top 17% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. And it sits in the 82th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$413,200

Higher than 82% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

58%

Higher than 83% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

28

Lower than 86% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

3,640

Median Age

41.8

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$413,200

Higher than 82%

Median Property Tax

$2,698

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

4.06

Higher than 75%

Median Rent

$1,321

Higher than 77%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

58%

Higher than 83%

Appreciation 1yr %

4.6%

Higher than 82%

Pandemic Gain %

37%

Recession Drop %

-35%

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)

27.5

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

28

Lower than 86%

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 21756: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 21756?
The median home value in ZIP Code 21756 is $413,200, higher than 82% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 21756?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 21756 is $2,698, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 21756 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 21756 cost about 4.06× the median household income, higher than 75% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 21756?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 21756 is $1,321 a month, higher than 77% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 21756?
Home prices in ZIP Code 21756 have moved 58% over the past five years (4.6% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 21756?
ZIP Code 21756 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 27.5 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 21756 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 21756's FEMA National Risk Index score is 28 (lower than 86% 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 →