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ZIP Code 21794

Howard, Maryland

FIPS 21794

Juniper

ZIP Code 21794 is in the top 19% nationally for FEMA risk score, but in the bottom 21% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 98th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the top 39% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %.

Median Home Value

$999,400

Higher than 98% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

39%

Higher than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

35.1

Lower than 81% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

2,192

Median Age

43.4

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$999,400

Higher than 98%

Median Property Tax

$10,001

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

4.32

Higher than 79%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

39%

Higher than 61%

Appreciation 1yr %

-5.6%

Higher than 58%

Pandemic Gain %

13%

Recession Drop %

-21%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

82.4

Winter Avg Low (°F)

26.7

Avg Temperature (°F)

54

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

13.1

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

98.3

Annual Precipitation (in)

47.9

Annual Snowfall (in)

28.5

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

35.1

Lower than 81%

EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K

0

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 21794: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 21794?
The median home value in ZIP Code 21794 is $999,400, higher than 98% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 21794?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 21794 is $10,001, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 21794 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 21794 cost about 4.32× the median household income, higher than 79% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 21794?
Home prices in ZIP Code 21794 have moved 39% over the past five years (-5.6% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 21794?
ZIP Code 21794 averages 54°F year-round, summer highs near 82.4°F, winter lows around 26.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 28.5 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 21794 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 21794's FEMA National Risk Index score is 35.1 (lower than 81% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is hurricane. Modeled coastal-flood loss is negligible.

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