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U.S. ZIP Code · MD21817

Somerset County · Salisbury, MD

Typical home value

$169,617[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+3.7%
5-year / yr
+6.3%
10-year / yr
+7.1%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-40.3%
vs metro
-33.6%
vs state
-62.3%
ZIP 21817 location in MD
Location of ZIP 21817 in MD

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 21817 is worth $169,617 — 33.6% below the Salisbury, MD median. Over the past year, values have risen 3.7%. The effective property tax rate is 0.7%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
[2]
Gross yield
[2]
Cap rate
[2]

#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
0.7%[3]
Typical annual tax
$1,188[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Somerset County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Relatively Low[4]
Riverine flood
Very Low
Coastal flood
Relatively High
Wildfire
Relatively Low
Drought
Relatively Moderate
Heat wave
Very Low
Hurricane
Relatively Moderate
Tornado
Very Low
Earthquake
Very Low
Winter weather
Relatively Low

#Who lives here

Population
4,417[3]
Median household income
$55,720[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Somerset County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
+102[5]
Moved in
621
Moved out
519

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
2
Elementary
1
Middle
0
High
1
  • Carter G Woodson Elementary

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Somerset County Public Schools

    516 students

  • Crisfield Academy and High School

    High · Grades 8–12 · Somerset County Public Schools

    373 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)
Annual rent

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$858
Loan principal$135,693
Down payment$33,923
Total interest paid$173,069

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio
Monthly cost to own$1,098
Monthly rent

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
72nd percentile[1]
Rental yield
[2]
Property tax
28th percentile[3]

Rankings

Top-10 lists this ZIP code appears on.

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 21817?
The typical home in 21817 is worth $169,617, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 21817?
Home values in 21817 are up 3.7% over the past year, and up 6.3% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 21817?
The effective property tax rate in 21817 is 0.7% — roughly $1,188 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 21817?
ZIP code 21817 has a population of 4,417 and a median household income of $55,720.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

  • MD

    Typical home
    $207,416
    Gross yield
  • Dames Quarter CDP, MD

    Typical home
    $207,492
    Gross yield
  • Mount Vernon CDP, MD

    Typical home
    $223,164
    Gross yield
  • Jesterville CDP, MD

    Typical home
    $233,096
    Gross yield
  • Fairmount CDP, MD

    Typical home
    $233,803
    Gross yield
  • Sharptown, MD

    Typical home
    $234,804
    Gross yield

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