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ZIP Code 20851

Montgomery, Maryland

FIPS 20851

Juniper

ZIP Code 20851 is in the top 5% nationally for FEMA risk score, but in the bottom 19% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 94th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the 91th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$568,900

Higher than 91% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

37%

Higher than 59% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

5

Lower than 95% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

14,946

Median Age

38.6

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$568,900

Higher than 91%

Median Property Tax

$4,724

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

4.5

Higher than 81%

Median Rent

$2,043

Higher than 94%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

37%

Higher than 59%

Appreciation 1yr %

3.3%

Higher than 77%

Pandemic Gain %

29%

Recession Drop %

-28%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

84.7

Winter Avg Low (°F)

28.8

Avg Temperature (°F)

56.2

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

22.8

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

85.7

Annual Precipitation (in)

41.3

Annual Snowfall (in)

5.8

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

5

Lower than 95%

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 20851: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 20851?
The median home value in ZIP Code 20851 is $568,900, higher than 91% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 20851?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 20851 is $4,724, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 20851 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 20851 cost about 4.5× the median household income, higher than 81% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 20851?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 20851 is $2,043 a month, higher than 94% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 20851?
Home prices in ZIP Code 20851 have moved 37% 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 20851?
ZIP Code 20851 averages 56.2°F year-round, summer highs near 84.7°F, winter lows around 28.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 5.8 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 20851 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 20851's FEMA National Risk Index score is 5 (lower than 95% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is heat_wave. Modeled coastal-flood loss is negligible.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →