The basics
Total Population
306
Median Age
34.4
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$775,700
Higher than 95%
Median Property Tax
$6,042
Effective Tax Rate
1%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
3.1
Near median
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
82.4
Winter Avg Low (°F)
26.7
Avg Temperature (°F)
54
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
13.1
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
98.3
Annual Precipitation (in)
47.9
Annual Snowfall (in)
32.6
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
10.5
Lower than 94%
EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K
0
The full report
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ZIP Code 20838: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 20838?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 20838 is $775,700, higher than 95% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 20838?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 20838 is $6,042, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 20838 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 20838 cost about 3.1× the median household income, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 20838?
- ZIP Code 20838 averages 54°F year-round, summer highs near 82.4°F, winter lows around 26.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 32.6 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 20838 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 20838's FEMA National Risk Index score is 10.5 (lower than 94% 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 →