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ZIP Code 21773

Frederick, Maryland

FIPS 21773

Juniper

ZIP Code 21773 is in the top 5% nationally for FEMA risk score, but in the bottom 38% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 90th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the 88th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$544,400

Higher than 90% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

43%

Higher than 64% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

8

Lower than 95% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

5,826

Median Age

43.8

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$544,400

Higher than 90%

Median Property Tax

$4,575

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.36

Higher than 62%

Median Rent

$1,731

Higher than 88%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

43%

Higher than 64%

Appreciation 1yr %

2.4%

Higher than 74%

Pandemic Gain %

34%

Recession Drop %

-27%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

81.6

Winter Avg Low (°F)

25.3

Avg Temperature (°F)

53.4

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

6.5

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

105.9

Annual Precipitation (in)

46.1

Annual Snowfall (in)

27.5

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

8

Lower than 95%

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 21773: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 21773?
The median home value in ZIP Code 21773 is $544,400, higher than 90% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 21773?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 21773 is $4,575, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 21773 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 21773 cost about 3.36× the median household income, higher than 62% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 21773?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 21773 is $1,731 a month, higher than 88% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 21773?
Home prices in ZIP Code 21773 have moved 43% over the past five years (2.4% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 21773?
ZIP Code 21773 averages 53.4°F year-round, summer highs near 81.6°F, winter lows around 25.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 27.5 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 21773 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 21773's FEMA National Risk Index score is 8 (lower than 95% 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 →