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ZIP Code 21798

Frederick, Maryland

FIPS 21798

Juniper

ZIP Code 21798 is in the top 3% nationally for appreciation 1yr %, but in the bottom 22% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the top 8% nationally for FEMA risk score. And it sits in the 88th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$498,400

Higher than 88% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

54%

Higher than 78% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

16.9

Lower than 92% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

2,928

Median Age

41.3

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$498,400

Higher than 88%

Median Property Tax

$4,570

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

4.27

Higher than 78%

Median Rent

$1,406

Higher than 80%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

54%

Higher than 78%

Appreciation 1yr %

13%

Higher than 97%

Pandemic Gain %

39%

Recession Drop %

-33%

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)

46.6

Annual Snowfall (in)

27.5

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

16.9

Lower than 92%

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 21798: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 21798?
The median home value in ZIP Code 21798 is $498,400, higher than 88% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 21798?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 21798 is $4,570, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 21798 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 21798 cost about 4.27× the median household income, higher than 78% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 21798?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 21798 is $1,406 a month, higher than 80% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 21798?
Home prices in ZIP Code 21798 have moved 54% over the past five years (13% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 21798?
ZIP Code 21798 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 21798 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 21798's FEMA National Risk Index score is 16.9 (lower than 92% 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 →