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ZIP Code 21917

Cecil, Maryland

FIPS 21917

Juniper

ZIP Code 21917 is in the top 23% nationally for FEMA risk score, but in the bottom 22% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 82th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the top 28% nationally for appreciation 1yr %.

Median Home Value

$409,400

Higher than 82% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

38%

Higher than 60% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

39.6

Lower than 77% of U.S. ZIP codes

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

Higher than 82%

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

Higher than 78%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

38%

Higher than 60%

Appreciation 1yr %

1.9%

Higher than 72%

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

Lower than 77%

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 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 →