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ZIP Code 20878

Montgomery, Maryland

FIPS 20878

Juniper

ZIP Code 20878 is in the top 6% nationally for FEMA risk score, but in the bottom 15% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 96th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the 95th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$715,800

Higher than 95% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

41%

Higher than 63% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

10.4

Lower than 94% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

66,115

Median Age

41.4

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$715,800

Higher than 95%

Median Property Tax

$6,348

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

4.96

Higher than 85%

Median Rent

$2,226

Higher than 96%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

41%

Higher than 63%

Appreciation 1yr %

3.4%

Higher than 78%

Pandemic Gain %

30%

Recession Drop %

-16%

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

10.4

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 20878: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 20878?
The median home value in ZIP Code 20878 is $715,800, higher than 95% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 20878?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 20878 is $6,348, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 20878 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 20878 cost about 4.96× the median household income, higher than 85% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 20878?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 20878 is $2,226 a month, higher than 96% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 20878?
Home prices in ZIP Code 20878 have moved 41% over the past five years (3.4% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 20878?
ZIP Code 20878 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 20878 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 20878's FEMA National Risk Index score is 10.4 (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 →