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ZIP Code 20121

Fairfax, Virginia

FIPS 20121

Juniper

ZIP Code 20121 is in the top 8% nationally for appreciation 1yr %, but in the bottom 25% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 97th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the top 11% nationally for FEMA risk score.

Median Home Value

$520,200

Higher than 89% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

41%

Higher than 63% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

23

Lower than 89% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

27,788

Median Age

36.1

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$520,200

Higher than 89%

Median Property Tax

$5,603

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

4

Higher than 75%

Median Rent

$2,289

Higher than 97%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

41%

Higher than 63%

Appreciation 1yr %

8.3%

Higher than 92%

Pandemic Gain %

34%

Recession Drop %

-28%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

85.3

Winter Avg Low (°F)

26.2

Avg Temperature (°F)

55.5

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

40.5

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

93.8

Annual Precipitation (in)

46.1

Annual Snowfall (in)

21

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

23

Lower than 89%

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 20121: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 20121?
The median home value in ZIP Code 20121 is $520,200, higher than 89% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 20121?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 20121 is $5,603, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 20121 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 20121 cost about 4× the median household income, higher than 75% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 20121?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 20121 is $2,289 a month, higher than 97% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 20121?
Home prices in ZIP Code 20121 have moved 41% over the past five years (8.3% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 20121?
ZIP Code 20121 averages 55.5°F year-round, summer highs near 85.3°F, winter lows around 26.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 21 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 20121 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 20121's FEMA National Risk Index score is 23 (lower than 89% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is hurricane. Modeled coastal-flood loss is negligible.

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