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ZIP Code 21793

Frederick, Maryland

FIPS 21793

Juniper

ZIP Code 21793 is in the top 13% nationally for FEMA risk score, but in the bottom 29% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 86th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the 84th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$459,400

Higher than 86% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

39%

Higher than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

26.3

Lower than 87% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

10,719

Median Age

42.8

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$459,400

Higher than 86%

Median Property Tax

$4,365

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.77

Higher than 71%

Median Rent

$1,537

Higher than 84%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

39%

Higher than 61%

Appreciation 1yr %

-0.48%

Higher than 65%

Pandemic Gain %

48%

Recession Drop %

-31%

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)

43.5

Annual Snowfall (in)

27.5

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

26.3

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 21793: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 21793?
The median home value in ZIP Code 21793 is $459,400, higher than 86% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 21793?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 21793 is $4,365, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 21793 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 21793 cost about 3.77× the median household income, higher than 71% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 21793?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 21793 is $1,537 a month, higher than 84% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 21793?
Home prices in ZIP Code 21793 have moved 39% over the past five years (-0.48% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 21793?
ZIP Code 21793 averages 57°F year-round, summer highs near 86.8°F, winter lows around 28.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 27.5 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 21793 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 21793's FEMA National Risk Index score is 26.3 (lower than 87% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is tornado.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →