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U.S. ZIP Code · MD20608

Prince George's County · Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV

Typical home value

$401,859[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+3.2%
5-year / yr
+2.5%
10-year / yr
+4.6%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+41.5%
vs metro
-31.6%
vs state
-10.8%
ZIP 20608 location in MD
Location of ZIP 20608 in MD

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 20608 is worth $401,859 — 31.6% below the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV median. Over the past year, values have risen 3.2%. The effective property tax rate is 0.9%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
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Gross yield
[2]
Cap rate
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#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
0.9%[3]
Typical annual tax
$3,752[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Prince George's County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Relatively Moderate[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively High
Coastal flood
Relatively Low
Wildfire
Very Low
Drought
Relatively Moderate
Heat wave
Relatively High
Hurricane
Relatively Moderate
Tornado
Relatively High
Earthquake
Relatively Moderate
Winter weather
Very High

#Who lives here

Population
693[3]
Median household income
$82,083[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Prince George's County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
-4,550[5]
Moved in
24,281
Moved out
28,831

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)
Annual rent

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$2,032
Loan principal$321,487
Down payment$80,372
Total interest paid$410,039

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio
Monthly cost to own$2,678
Monthly rent

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
24th percentile[1]
Rental yield
[2]
Property tax
68th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 20608?
The typical home in 20608 is worth $401,859, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 20608?
Home values in 20608 are up 3.2% over the past year, and up 2.5% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 20608?
The effective property tax rate in 20608 is 0.9% — roughly $3,752 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 20608?
ZIP code 20608 has a population of 693 and a median household income of $82,083.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

  • VA

    Typical home
    $402,287
    Gross yield
  • Riverdale Park, MD

    Typical home
    $404,457
    Gross yield
    5.8%
  • Thurmont, MD

    Typical home
    $398,950
    Gross yield
  • Front Royal, VA

    Typical home
    $405,252
    Gross yield
    5.8%
  • MD

    Typical home
    $397,378
    Gross yield
  • Shenandoah Farms CDP, VA

    Typical home
    $407,223
    Gross yield

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