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ZIP Code 21901

Cecil, Maryland

FIPS 21901

Juniper

ZIP Code 21901 is in the top 18% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 82th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the 78th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$367,400

Higher than 78% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

49%

Higher than 72% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

34.4

Lower than 82% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

19,514

Median Age

38.3

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$367,400

Higher than 78%

Median Property Tax

$3,114

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.23

Higher than 58%

Median Rent

$1,465

Higher than 82%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

49%

Higher than 72%

Appreciation 1yr %

2.9%

Higher than 76%

Pandemic Gain %

40%

Recession Drop %

-25%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

85.2

Winter Avg Low (°F)

27.3

Avg Temperature (°F)

55.4

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

36.5

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

106.1

Annual Precipitation (in)

48.6

Annual Snowfall (in)

18.1

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

34.4

Lower than 82%

EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K

0.03

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 21901: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 21901?
The median home value in ZIP Code 21901 is $367,400, higher than 78% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 21901?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 21901 is $3,114, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 21901 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 21901 cost about 3.23× the median household income, higher than 58% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 21901?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 21901 is $1,465 a month, higher than 82% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 21901?
Home prices in ZIP Code 21901 have moved 49% over the past five years (2.9% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 21901?
ZIP Code 21901 averages 55.4°F year-round, summer highs near 85.2°F, winter lows around 27.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 18.1 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 21901 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 21901's FEMA National Risk Index score is 34.4 (lower than 82% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is strong_wind. Expected annual loss from flooding is 0.03 per $1,000 of building value.

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