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Barclay, MD — ZIP 21607

Population: 597 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 21607 (Barclay, MD) is $397,465 — up 5.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $385,000 after a median 81 days on market. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with drought, coastalflooding, winterweather the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 8.0% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$397,465

Median home value

+5.9%

1-year change

81

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$397,465
1-year appreciation
+5.9%
3-year appreciation
+19.8%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$397,465
House Price Index (state)
367.5 (+0.7% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$385,000
Median days on market
81 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
Sale-to-list ratio
96.5%
1-year forecast
+0.3%

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,150/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,437/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,704/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,216/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,557/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)
108.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
19.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.10/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
drought, coastalFlooding, winterWeather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively Moderate · coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively High · heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 22% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
63.1%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Dover Gas Light Co. (17.6 mi)
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
50.9 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)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
3.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
6,634
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
8,756

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
9
Nearest national park
Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail (36 mi)
National parks include
Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail, Chesapeake Bay, Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine
Airports within 30 mi
60
Nearest airport
Whalen Field (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Dover Civil Air Terminal/Dover Air Force Base (DOV) (21 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
2
Hospitals include
BAYHEALTH MEDICAL CENTER, KENT CAMPUS, DOVER BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SYSTEM
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.1 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
+310 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,988
Housing built before 1970
19.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
25.1%
Median annual property tax
$2,478
Households with broadband internet
37.8%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
12,926
Average weekly wage
$1,020
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Construction, Health Care
Annual residential building permits (county)
299

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

How it compares

ZIP 21607State medianUS median
Median home value$397,465$452,533$289,727
Median sale price$385,000$450,000$325,000
Median days on market81 days40 days51 days
Median annual property tax$2,478$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 21607?
$397,465.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 21607?
$385,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 21607?
Median days on market: 81 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 21607?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,704/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 21607?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, coastalFlooding, winterWeather.
Is ZIP 21607 in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 21607?
Risk to homes is higher than 22% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 21607?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 21607?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
Is ZIP 21607 walkable?
Walkability index: 3.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 21607?
Regional Price Parity: 108.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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