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ZIP Code 20879

Montgomery, Maryland

FIPS 20879

Juniper

ZIP Code 20879 is in the top 5% nationally for FEMA risk score, but in the bottom 23% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 93th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the 86th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$468,100

Higher than 86% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

40%

Higher than 62% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

7.5

Lower than 95% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

25,264

Median Age

36.4

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$468,100

Higher than 86%

Median Property Tax

$3,784

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

4.18

Higher than 77%

Median Rent

$1,942

Higher than 93%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

40%

Higher than 62%

Appreciation 1yr %

-0.34%

Higher than 65%

Pandemic Gain %

38%

Recession Drop %

-30%

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

7.5

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 20879: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 20879?
The median home value in ZIP Code 20879 is $468,100, higher than 86% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 20879?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 20879 is $3,784, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 20879 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 20879 cost about 4.18× the median household income, higher than 77% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 20879?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 20879 is $1,942 a month, higher than 93% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 20879?
Home prices in ZIP Code 20879 have moved 40% over the past five years (-0.34% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 20879?
ZIP Code 20879 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 20879 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 20879's FEMA National Risk Index score is 7.5 (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 →