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ZIP Code 21822

Wicomico, Maryland

FIPS 21822

Juniper

ZIP Code 21822 is in the bottom 36% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 85th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the 66th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$277,700

Higher than 66% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

76

Higher than 64% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

2,926

Median Age

35

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$277,700

Higher than 66%

Median Property Tax

$2,454

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.29

Higher than 60%

Median Rent

$1,614

Higher than 85%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Pandemic Gain %

40%

Recession Drop %

-32%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

86.5

Winter Avg Low (°F)

30.9

Avg Temperature (°F)

58.7

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

31.1

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

71.4

Annual Precipitation (in)

47

Annual Snowfall (in)

8

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

76

Higher than 64%

EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K

0.19

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 21822: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 21822?
The median home value in ZIP Code 21822 is $277,700, higher than 66% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 21822?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 21822 is $2,454, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 21822 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 21822 cost about 3.29× the median household income, higher than 60% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 21822?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 21822 is $1,614 a month, higher than 85% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 21822?
ZIP Code 21822 averages 58.7°F year-round, summer highs near 86.5°F, winter lows around 30.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 8 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 21822 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 21822's FEMA National Risk Index score is 76 (higher than 64% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is hurricane. Expected annual loss from flooding is 0.19 per $1,000 of building value.

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