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ZIP Code 21779

Washington, Maryland

FIPS 21779

Juniper

ZIP Code 21779 is in the top 12% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 92th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the top 23% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %.

Median Home Value

$608,800

Higher than 92% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

53%

Higher than 77% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

25.4

Lower than 88% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

1,311

Median Age

41.8

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$608,800

Higher than 92%

Median Property Tax

$4,423

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Rent

$1,133

Higher than 69%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

53%

Higher than 77%

Pandemic Gain %

40%

Recession Drop %

-37%

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)

32.6

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

25.4

Lower than 88%

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 21779: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 21779?
The median home value in ZIP Code 21779 is $608,800, higher than 92% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 21779?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 21779 is $4,423, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 21779?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 21779 is $1,133 a month, higher than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 21779?
Home prices in ZIP Code 21779 have moved 53% over the past five years, per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 21779?
ZIP Code 21779 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 32.6 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 21779 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 21779's FEMA National Risk Index score is 25.4 (lower than 88% 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 →