The basics
Total Population
2,233
Median Age
42.4
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$409,400
Median Property Tax
$2,803
Effective Tax Rate
1%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
4.23
Home prices & appreciation
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
HPI Growth 5yr %
38%
Appreciation 1yr %
1.9%
Pandemic Gain %
34%
Recession Drop %
-24%
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)
48.3
Annual Snowfall (in)
18.1
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
39.6
EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K
0
The full report
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ZIP Code 21917: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 21917?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 21917 is $409,400, higher than 82% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 21917?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 21917 is $2,803, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 21917 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 21917 cost about 4.23× the median household income, higher than 78% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 21917?
- Home prices in ZIP Code 21917 have moved 38% over the past five years (1.9% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 21917?
- ZIP Code 21917 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 21917 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 21917's FEMA National Risk Index score is 39.6 (lower than 77% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is strong_wind. Modeled coastal-flood loss is negligible.
Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →