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ZIP Code 20603

Charles, Maryland

FIPS 20603

Juniper

ZIP Code 20603 is in the top 9% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 94th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the 85th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$453,700

Higher than 85% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

38%

Higher than 60% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

18.6

Lower than 91% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

31,844

Median Age

38.4

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$453,700

Higher than 85%

Median Property Tax

$4,532

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.29

Higher than 60%

Median Rent

$2,024

Higher than 94%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

38%

Higher than 60%

Appreciation 1yr %

-13%

Higher than 56%

Pandemic Gain %

35%

Recession Drop %

-37%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

86.3

Winter Avg Low (°F)

29

Avg Temperature (°F)

57.1

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

37.9

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

80.1

Annual Precipitation (in)

47.1

Annual Snowfall (in)

13.4

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

18.6

Lower than 91%

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 20603: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 20603?
The median home value in ZIP Code 20603 is $453,700, higher than 85% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 20603?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 20603 is $4,532, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 20603 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 20603 cost about 3.29× the median household income, higher than 60% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 20603?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 20603 is $2,024 a month, higher than 94% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 20603?
Home prices in ZIP Code 20603 have moved 38% over the past five years (-13% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 20603?
ZIP Code 20603 averages 57.1°F year-round, summer highs near 86.3°F, winter lows around 29°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 13.4 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 20603 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 20603's FEMA National Risk Index score is 18.6 (lower than 91% 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 →