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ZIP Code 21851

Worcester, Maryland

FIPS 21851

Juniper

ZIP Code 21851 is in the top 6% nationally for appreciation 1yr %, but in the bottom 27% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the top 14% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %.

Median Home Value

$206,700

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

HPI Growth 5yr %

60%

Higher than 86% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

71.5

Higher than 58% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

7,297

Median Age

44.1

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$206,700

Near median

Median Property Tax

$1,912

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.89

Higher than 73%

Median Rent

$848

Near median

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

60%

Higher than 86%

Appreciation 1yr %

9.9%

Higher than 94%

Pandemic Gain %

43%

Recession Drop %

-30%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

83.9

Winter Avg Low (°F)

31.4

Avg Temperature (°F)

57.8

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

18.8

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

68.9

Annual Precipitation (in)

47

Annual Snowfall (in)

8.4

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

71.5

Higher than 58%

EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K

0.23

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 21851: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 21851?
The median home value in ZIP Code 21851 is $206,700, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 21851?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 21851 is $1,912, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 21851 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 21851 cost about 3.89× the median household income, higher than 73% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 21851?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 21851 is $848 a month, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 21851?
Home prices in ZIP Code 21851 have moved 60% over the past five years (9.9% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 21851?
ZIP Code 21851 averages 57.8°F year-round, summer highs near 83.9°F, winter lows around 31.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 8.4 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 21851 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 21851's FEMA National Risk Index score is 71.5 (higher than 58% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is hurricane. Expected annual loss from flooding is 0.23 per $1,000 of building value.

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