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ZIP Code 21826

Wicomico, Maryland

FIPS 21826

Juniper

ZIP Code 21826 is in the top 10% nationally for appreciation 1yr %, but in the bottom 36% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 85th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the top 18% nationally for FEMA risk score.

Median Home Value

$223,100

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

HPI Growth 5yr %

45%

Higher than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

34

Lower than 82% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

5,451

Median Age

33.2

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$223,100

Near median

Median Property Tax

$2,726

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.44

Higher than 64%

Median Rent

$1,586

Higher than 85%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

45%

Higher than 67%

Appreciation 1yr %

7.6%

Higher than 90%

Pandemic Gain %

45%

Recession Drop %

-30%

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)

48

Annual Snowfall (in)

8

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

34

Lower than 82%

EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K

0.01

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 21826: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 21826?
The median home value in ZIP Code 21826 is $223,100, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 21826?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 21826 is $2,726, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 21826 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 21826 cost about 3.44× the median household income, higher than 64% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 21826?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 21826 is $1,586 a month, higher than 85% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 21826?
Home prices in ZIP Code 21826 have moved 45% over the past five years (7.6% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 21826?
ZIP Code 21826 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 21826 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 21826's FEMA National Risk Index score is 34 (lower than 82% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is hurricane. Expected annual loss from flooding is 0.01 per $1,000 of building value.

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