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ZIP Code 20817

Montgomery, Maryland

FIPS 20817

Juniper

ZIP Code 20817 is in the top 8% nationally for FEMA risk score, but in the bottom 17% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 99th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the 99th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$1,183,600

Higher than 99% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

38%

Higher than 60% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

16.4

Lower than 92% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

37,454

Median Age

45.8

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$1,183,600

Higher than 99%

Median Property Tax

$10,001

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

4.75

Higher than 83%

Median Rent

$3,185

Higher than 99%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

38%

Higher than 60%

Appreciation 1yr %

3.3%

Higher than 77%

Pandemic Gain %

28%

Recession Drop %

-3.8%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

86.1

Winter Avg Low (°F)

27.5

Avg Temperature (°F)

56.2

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

44.1

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

95.5

Annual Precipitation (in)

48.1

Annual Snowfall (in)

5.8

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

16.4

Lower than 92%

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 20817: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 20817?
The median home value in ZIP Code 20817 is $1,183,600, higher than 99% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 20817?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 20817 is $10,001, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 20817 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 20817 cost about 4.75× the median household income, higher than 83% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 20817?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 20817 is $3,185 a month, higher than 99% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 20817?
Home prices in ZIP Code 20817 have moved 38% over the past five years (3.3% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 20817?
ZIP Code 20817 averages 56.2°F year-round, summer highs near 86.1°F, winter lows around 27.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 5.8 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 20817 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 20817's FEMA National Risk Index score is 16.4 (lower than 92% 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 →