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ZIP Code 20794

Howard, Maryland

FIPS 20794

Juniper

ZIP Code 20794 is in the top 13% nationally for FEMA risk score, but in the bottom 31% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 94th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the top 13% nationally for appreciation 1yr %.

Median Home Value

$426,100

Higher than 83% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

55%

Higher than 80% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

26.1

Lower than 87% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

16,814

Median Age

36.8

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$426,100

Higher than 83%

Median Property Tax

$4,897

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.66

Higher than 69%

Median Rent

$2,032

Higher than 94%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

55%

Higher than 80%

Appreciation 1yr %

6.2%

Higher than 87%

Pandemic Gain %

42%

Recession Drop %

-25%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

86.6

Winter Avg Low (°F)

27.3

Avg Temperature (°F)

56.2

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

33.9

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

93.2

Annual Precipitation (in)

46.5

Annual Snowfall (in)

19.3

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

26.1

Lower than 87%

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 20794: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 20794?
The median home value in ZIP Code 20794 is $426,100, higher than 83% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 20794?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 20794 is $4,897, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 20794 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 20794 cost about 3.66× the median household income, higher than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 20794?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 20794 is $2,032 a month, higher than 94% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 20794?
Home prices in ZIP Code 20794 have moved 55% over the past five years (6.2% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 20794?
ZIP Code 20794 averages 56.2°F year-round, summer highs near 86.6°F, winter lows around 27.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 19.3 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 20794 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 20794's FEMA National Risk Index score is 26.1 (lower than 87% 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 →