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ZIP Code 21921

Cecil, Maryland

FIPS 21921

Juniper

ZIP Code 21921 is in the top 7% nationally for appreciation 1yr %, but in the bottom 28% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the top 19% nationally for FEMA risk score. And it sits in the 81th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$330,400

Higher than 73% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

51%

Higher than 74% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

35.5

Lower than 81% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

45,527

Median Age

39.4

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$330,400

Higher than 73%

Median Property Tax

$3,073

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.85

Higher than 72%

Median Rent

$1,421

Higher than 81%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

51%

Higher than 74%

Appreciation 1yr %

8.9%

Higher than 93%

Pandemic Gain %

36%

Recession Drop %

-24%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

86.4

Winter Avg Low (°F)

26.8

Avg Temperature (°F)

55.7

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

32.6

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

96.8

Annual Precipitation (in)

47.6

Annual Snowfall (in)

20.2

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

35.5

Lower than 81%

EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K

0.01

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 21921: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 21921?
The median home value in ZIP Code 21921 is $330,400, higher than 73% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 21921?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 21921 is $3,073, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 21921 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 21921 cost about 3.85× the median household income, higher than 72% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 21921?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 21921 is $1,421 a month, higher than 81% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 21921?
Home prices in ZIP Code 21921 have moved 51% over the past five years (8.9% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 21921?
ZIP Code 21921 averages 55.7°F year-round, summer highs near 86.4°F, winter lows around 26.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 20.2 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 21921 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 21921's FEMA National Risk Index score is 35.5 (lower than 81% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is strong_wind. Expected annual loss from flooding is 0.01 per $1,000 of building value.

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