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ZIP Code 21869

Dorchester, Maryland

FIPS 21869

Juniper

ZIP Code 21869 is in the top 38% nationally for FEMA risk score, but in the bottom 30% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 85th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$232,300

Higher than 57% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

55.8

Lower than 62% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

827

Median Age

40.3

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$232,300

Higher than 57%

Median Property Tax

$1,903

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.74

Higher than 70%

Median Rent

$1,596

Higher than 85%

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)

46.8

Annual Snowfall (in)

8

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

55.8

Lower than 62%

EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K

1.72

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 21869: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 21869?
The median home value in ZIP Code 21869 is $232,300, higher than 57% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 21869?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 21869 is $1,903, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 21869 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 21869 cost about 3.74× the median household income, higher than 70% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 21869?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 21869 is $1,596 a month, higher than 85% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 21869?
ZIP Code 21869 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 21869 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 21869's FEMA National Risk Index score is 55.8 (lower than 62% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is flood_coastal. Expected annual loss from flooding is 1.72 per $1,000 of building value.

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