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ZIP Code 20617

Charles, Maryland

FIPS 20617

Juniper

ZIP Code 20617 is in the top 7% nationally for FEMA risk score, but in the bottom 16% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 88th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$501,800

Higher than 88% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

15.1

Lower than 93% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

334

Median Age

51.5

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$501,800

Higher than 88%

Median Property Tax

$5,997

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

4.82

Higher than 84%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Pandemic Gain %

26%

Recession Drop %

-35%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

83.4

Winter Avg Low (°F)

26.5

Avg Temperature (°F)

55.2

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

15.8

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

97.5

Annual Precipitation (in)

47.1

Annual Snowfall (in)

15.1

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

15.1

Lower than 93%

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 20617: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 20617?
The median home value in ZIP Code 20617 is $501,800, higher than 88% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 20617?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 20617 is $5,997, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 20617 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 20617 cost about 4.82× the median household income, higher than 84% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 20617?
ZIP Code 20617 averages 55.2°F year-round, summer highs near 83.4°F, winter lows around 26.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 15.1 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 20617 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 20617's FEMA National Risk Index score is 15.1 (lower than 93% 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 →