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ZIP Code 21849

Wicomico, Maryland

FIPS 21849

Juniper

ZIP Code 21849 is in the top 21% nationally for appreciation 1yr %, but in the bottom 35% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 72th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the top 32% nationally for FEMA risk score.

Median Home Value

$249,200

Higher than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

36%

Higher than 59% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

49.5

Lower than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

3,388

Median Age

41.7

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$249,200

Higher than 61%

Median Property Tax

$2,114

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.5

Higher than 65%

Median Rent

$1,200

Higher than 72%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

36%

Higher than 59%

Appreciation 1yr %

3.8%

Higher than 79%

Pandemic Gain %

57%

Recession Drop %

-32%

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)

48.1

Annual Snowfall (in)

8

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

49.5

Lower than 68%

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 21849: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 21849?
The median home value in ZIP Code 21849 is $249,200, higher than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 21849?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 21849 is $2,114, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 21849 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 21849 cost about 3.5× the median household income, higher than 65% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 21849?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 21849 is $1,200 a month, higher than 72% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 21849?
Home prices in ZIP Code 21849 have moved 36% over the past five years (3.8% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 21849?
ZIP Code 21849 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 21849 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 21849's FEMA National Risk Index score is 49.5 (lower than 68% 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 →