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ZIP Code 21874

Wicomico, Maryland

FIPS 21874

Juniper

ZIP Code 21874 is in the top 30% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. It also sits in the 82th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the top 39% nationally for FEMA risk score.

Median Home Value

$236,700

Higher than 58% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

48%

Higher than 70% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

56.5

Lower than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

1,693

Median Age

43.6

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$236,700

Higher than 58%

Median Property Tax

$2,071

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.02

Near median

Median Rent

$1,460

Higher than 82%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

48%

Higher than 70%

Appreciation 1yr %

-4.5%

Higher than 59%

Pandemic Gain %

30%

Recession Drop %

-30%

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

56.5

Lower than 61%

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 21874: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 21874?
The median home value in ZIP Code 21874 is $236,700, higher than 58% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 21874?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 21874 is $2,071, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 21874 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 21874 cost about 3.02× the median household income, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 21874?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 21874 is $1,460 a month, higher than 82% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 21874?
Home prices in ZIP Code 21874 have moved 48% over the past five years (-4.5% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 21874?
ZIP Code 21874 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 21874 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 21874's FEMA National Risk Index score is 56.5 (lower than 61% 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 →