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ZIP Code 21778

Frederick, Maryland

FIPS 21778

Juniper

ZIP Code 21778 is in the top 19% nationally for FEMA risk score, but in the bottom 15% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 80th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$382,100

Higher than 80% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

34.9

Lower than 81% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

745

Median Age

58.4

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$382,100

Higher than 80%

Median Property Tax

$3,449

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

5

Higher than 85%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Recession Drop %

-36%

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)

48.9

Annual Snowfall (in)

27.5

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

34.9

Lower than 81%

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 21778: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 21778?
The median home value in ZIP Code 21778 is $382,100, higher than 80% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 21778?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 21778 is $3,449, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 21778 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 21778 cost about 5× the median household income, higher than 85% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 21778?
ZIP Code 21778 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 21778 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 21778's FEMA National Risk Index score is 34.9 (lower than 81% 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 →