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ZIP Code 21797

Howard, Maryland

FIPS 21797

Juniper

ZIP Code 21797 is in the top 14% nationally for FEMA risk score, but in the bottom 27% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 95th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the 84th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$735,600

Higher than 95% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

41%

Higher than 63% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

28.6

Lower than 86% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

8,643

Median Age

45.3

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$735,600

Higher than 95%

Median Property Tax

$6,484

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.89

Higher than 73%

Median Rent

$1,535

Higher than 84%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

41%

Higher than 63%

Appreciation 1yr %

-1.9%

Higher than 62%

Pandemic Gain %

38%

Recession Drop %

-23%

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)

31.4

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

28.6

Lower than 86%

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 21797: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 21797?
The median home value in ZIP Code 21797 is $735,600, higher than 95% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 21797?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 21797 is $6,484, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 21797 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 21797 cost about 3.89× the median household income, higher than 73% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 21797?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 21797 is $1,535 a month, higher than 84% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 21797?
Home prices in ZIP Code 21797 have moved 41% over the past five years (-1.9% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 21797?
ZIP Code 21797 averages 54°F year-round, summer highs near 82.4°F, winter lows around 26.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 31.4 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 21797 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 21797's FEMA National Risk Index score is 28.6 (lower than 86% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is strong_wind. Modeled coastal-flood loss is negligible.

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