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ZIP Code 21872

Worcester, Maryland

FIPS 21872

Juniper

ZIP Code 21872 is in the bottom 31% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 84th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the bottom 34% nationally for FEMA risk score.

Median Home Value

$433,300

Higher than 84% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

77.5

Higher than 66% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

661

Median Age

31.5

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$433,300

Higher than 84%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.68

Higher than 69%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Recession Drop %

-20%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

82

Winter Avg Low (°F)

29.7

Avg Temperature (°F)

56

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

13.2

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

80.7

Annual Precipitation (in)

52.8

Annual Snowfall (in)

8

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

77.5

Higher than 66%

EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K

0.12

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 21872: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 21872?
The median home value in ZIP Code 21872 is $433,300, higher than 84% of U.S. ZIP codes.
Is ZIP Code 21872 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 21872 cost about 3.68× the median household income, higher than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 21872?
ZIP Code 21872 averages 56°F year-round, summer highs near 82°F, winter lows around 29.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 8 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 21872 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 21872's FEMA National Risk Index score is 77.5 (higher than 66% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is hurricane. Expected annual loss from flooding is 0.12 per $1,000 of building value.

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