The basics
Total Population
1,037
Median Age
42.6
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$380,600
Median Property Tax
$1,355
Effective Tax Rate
0%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
4.32
Home prices & appreciation
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Recession Drop %
-34%
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)
47
Annual Snowfall (in)
8
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
87.5
EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K
0.35
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 21856: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 21856?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 21856 is $380,600, higher than 79% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 21856?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 21856 is $1,355, an effective rate of 0% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 21856 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 21856 cost about 4.32× the median household income, higher than 79% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 21856?
- ZIP Code 21856 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 21856 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 21856's FEMA National Risk Index score is 87.5 (higher than 81% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is hurricane. Expected annual loss from flooding is 0.35 per $1,000 of building value.
Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →