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ZIP Code 20874

Montgomery, Maryland

FIPS 20874

Juniper

ZIP Code 20874 is in the top 6% nationally for FEMA risk score, but in the bottom 35% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 93th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the 81th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$399,000

Higher than 81% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

40%

Higher than 62% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

12.1

Lower than 94% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

62,738

Median Age

37.6

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$399,000

Higher than 81%

Median Property Tax

$3,548

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.47

Higher than 65%

Median Rent

$1,995

Higher than 93%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

40%

Higher than 62%

Appreciation 1yr %

2.6%

Higher than 75%

Pandemic Gain %

32%

Recession Drop %

-26%

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)

46.7

Annual Snowfall (in)

32.6

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

12.1

Lower than 94%

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 20874: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 20874?
The median home value in ZIP Code 20874 is $399,000, higher than 81% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 20874?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 20874 is $3,548, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 20874 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 20874 cost about 3.47× the median household income, higher than 65% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 20874?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 20874 is $1,995 a month, higher than 93% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 20874?
Home prices in ZIP Code 20874 have moved 40% over the past five years (2.6% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 20874?
ZIP Code 20874 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 32.6 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 20874 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 20874's FEMA National Risk Index score is 12.1 (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 →