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Princess Anne, MD — ZIP 21853

Population: 10,537 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 21853 (Princess Anne, MD) is $231,680 — up 3.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $270,000 after a median 78 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,400/month. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with coastalflooding, drought, hurricane the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 5.0% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$231,680

Median home value

+3.6%

1-year change

78

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$231,680
1-year appreciation
+3.6%
3-year appreciation
+12.9%
5-year appreciation
+29.9%
10-year appreciation
+85.9%
All-time peak (2026-06)
$231,925
House Price Index (state)
376.2 (+0.9% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$270,000
Median list price
$258,645
Median price per sqft
$187
1-year sale-price change
+11.3%
Median days on market
78 days
Homes sold (recent period)
20
For-sale inventory
32
Sale-to-list ratio
96.1%
Active listings
33
1-year forecast
+0.9%
New listings (monthly)
9

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,400/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$905/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$910/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,144/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,498/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,504/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
105.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
19.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.10/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
3
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
14.3 : 1
Schools include
Washington Academy and High School, Princess Anne Elementary School, Greenwood Elementary School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
coastalFlooding, drought, hurricane
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Relatively Moderate · coldWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low · wildfire: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Moderate · strongWind: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 87% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
68.6%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
47.2 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7b (extreme annual low 5 to 10°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Historical Park (27 mi)
National parks include
Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Historical Park, Assateague Island National Seashore
Airports within 30 mi
26
Nearest airport
Arcadia Farms Airport (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Salisbury Ocean City Wicomico Regional Airport (SBY) (16 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
9
Hospitals include
TIDALHEALTH NANTICOKE, INC., BEEBE MEDICAL CENTER, SUN BEHAVIORAL DELAWARE LLC
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.4 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.3 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+109 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,994
Housing built before 1970
12.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
40.1%
Median annual property tax
$1,736
Mean commute to work
19 min
Households with broadband internet
54.7%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
3,894
Average weekly wage
$987
Top industries (by employment)
Wholesale Trade, Agriculture, Utilities
Annual residential building permits (county)
35

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 21853State medianUS median
Median home value$231,680$446,567$288,527
Median sale price$270,000$450,000$325,000
Median days on market78 days40 days51 days
Typical rent$1,400/mo$1,998/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$1,736$3,862$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 21853?
$231,680.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 21853?
$270,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 21853?
Median days on market: 78 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 21853?
Typical rent: $1,400/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 21853?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coastalFlooding, drought, hurricane.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 21853?
Risk to homes is higher than 87% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 21853?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 21853?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 21853?
3 schools (2 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 21853?
Regional Price Parity: 105.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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