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ZIP Code 21804

Wicomico, Maryland

FIPS 21804

Juniper

ZIP Code 21804 is in the top 10% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 39% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the top 16% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. And it sits in the 81th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$243,700

Higher than 60% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

64%

Higher than 90% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

37.8

Lower than 79% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

40,430

Median Age

32.6

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$243,700

Higher than 60%

Median Property Tax

$1,937

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.33

Higher than 61%

Median Rent

$1,432

Higher than 81%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

64%

Higher than 90%

Appreciation 1yr %

5.3%

Higher than 84%

Pandemic Gain %

48%

Recession Drop %

-30%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

85.2

Winter Avg Low (°F)

29.5

Avg Temperature (°F)

56.9

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

30.4

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

93.6

Annual Precipitation (in)

47.5

Annual Snowfall (in)

8

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

37.8

Lower than 79%

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 21804: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 21804?
The median home value in ZIP Code 21804 is $243,700, higher than 60% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 21804?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 21804 is $1,937, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 21804 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 21804 cost about 3.33× the median household income, higher than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 21804?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 21804 is $1,432 a month, higher than 81% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 21804?
Home prices in ZIP Code 21804 have moved 64% over the past five years (5.3% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 21804?
ZIP Code 21804 averages 56.9°F year-round, summer highs near 85.2°F, winter lows around 29.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 8 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 21804 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 21804's FEMA National Risk Index score is 37.8 (lower than 79% 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 →