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ZIP Code 21837

Wicomico, Maryland

FIPS 21837

Juniper

ZIP Code 21837 is in the top 1% nationally for appreciation 1yr %, but in the bottom 32% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the top 2% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. And it sits in the top 28% nationally for FEMA risk score.

Median Home Value

$227,400

Higher than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

79%

Higher than 98% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

45.5

Lower than 72% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

2,891

Median Age

40.8

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$227,400

Higher than 56%

Median Property Tax

$1,700

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.62

Higher than 68%

Median Rent

$1,115

Higher than 67%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

79%

Higher than 98%

Appreciation 1yr %

23%

Higher than 99%

Pandemic Gain %

53%

Recession Drop %

-27%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

87.9

Winter Avg Low (°F)

29.1

Avg Temperature (°F)

58.3

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

42.9

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

82.7

Annual Precipitation (in)

49.9

Annual Snowfall (in)

8

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

45.5

Lower than 72%

EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K

0.05

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 21837: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 21837?
The median home value in ZIP Code 21837 is $227,400, higher than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 21837?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 21837 is $1,700, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 21837 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 21837 cost about 3.62× the median household income, higher than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 21837?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 21837 is $1,115 a month, higher than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 21837?
Home prices in ZIP Code 21837 have moved 79% over the past five years (23% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 21837?
ZIP Code 21837 averages 58.3°F year-round, summer highs near 87.9°F, winter lows around 29.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 8 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 21837 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 21837's FEMA National Risk Index score is 45.5 (lower than 72% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is hurricane. Expected annual loss from flooding is 0.05 per $1,000 of building value.

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