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ZIP Code 21903

Cecil, Maryland

FIPS 21903

Juniper

ZIP Code 21903 is in the top 10% nationally for appreciation 1yr %, but in the bottom 29% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the top 21% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. And it sits in the top 22% nationally for FEMA risk score.

Median Home Value

$299,300

Higher than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

55%

Higher than 79% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

38.4

Lower than 78% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

5,692

Median Age

43.1

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$299,300

Higher than 69%

Median Property Tax

$2,620

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.79

Higher than 71%

Median Rent

$916

Near median

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

55%

Higher than 79%

Appreciation 1yr %

7.4%

Higher than 90%

Pandemic Gain %

40%

Recession Drop %

-21%

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

38.4

Lower than 78%

EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K

0.02

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 21903: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 21903?
The median home value in ZIP Code 21903 is $299,300, higher than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 21903?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 21903 is $2,620, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 21903 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 21903 cost about 3.79× the median household income, higher than 71% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 21903?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 21903 is $916 a month, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 21903?
Home prices in ZIP Code 21903 have moved 55% over the past five years (7.4% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 21903?
ZIP Code 21903 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 21903 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 21903's FEMA National Risk Index score is 38.4 (lower than 78% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is strong_wind. Expected annual loss from flooding is 0.02 per $1,000 of building value.

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