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ZIP Code 21830

Wicomico, Maryland

FIPS 21830

Juniper

ZIP Code 21830 is in the top 6% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. It also sits in the 85th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the top 20% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %.

Median Home Value

$282,300

Higher than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

56%

Higher than 81% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

46.5

Lower than 71% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

5,200

Median Age

36

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$282,300

Higher than 67%

Median Property Tax

$2,366

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.5

Lower than 63%

Median Rent

$1,599

Higher than 85%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

56%

Higher than 81%

Appreciation 1yr %

9.5%

Higher than 94%

Pandemic Gain %

50%

Recession Drop %

-27%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

86

Winter Avg Low (°F)

31

Avg Temperature (°F)

58.4

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

30.9

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

72.3

Annual Precipitation (in)

49.9

Annual Snowfall (in)

8

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

46.5

Lower than 71%

EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K

0.07

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 21830: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 21830?
The median home value in ZIP Code 21830 is $282,300, higher than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 21830?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 21830 is $2,366, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 21830 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 21830 cost about 2.5× the median household income, lower than 63% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 21830?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 21830 is $1,599 a month, higher than 85% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 21830?
Home prices in ZIP Code 21830 have moved 56% over the past five years (9.5% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 21830?
ZIP Code 21830 averages 58.4°F year-round, summer highs near 86°F, winter lows around 31°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 8 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 21830 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 21830's FEMA National Risk Index score is 46.5 (lower than 71% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is hurricane. Expected annual loss from flooding is 0.07 per $1,000 of building value.

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