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U.S. ZIP Code · MD20636

St. Mary's County · Lexington Park, MD

Typical home value

$514,918[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+3.8%
5-year / yr
+3.7%
10-year / yr
+4.3%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+81.3%
vs metro
+11.6%
vs state
+14.3%
ZIP 20636 location in MD
Location of ZIP 20636 in MD

Price history

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

The typical home in 20636 is worth $514,918 — 11.6% above the Lexington Park, MD median. Over the past year, values have risen 3.8%. 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
$4,389[3]

#Climate risk

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

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

#Who lives here

Population
10,486[3]
Median household income
$163,690[3]

#Migration

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

Net migration
-74[5]
Moved in
3,165
Moved out
3,239

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
1
Elementary
1
Middle
0
High
0
  • Hollywood Elementary

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · St. Mary's County Public Schools

    425 students

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$2,604
Loan principal$411,935
Down payment$102,984
Total interest paid$525,400

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$3,398
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
73rd percentile[1]
Rental yield
[2]
Property tax
76th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 20636?
The typical home in 20636 is worth $514,918, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 20636?
Home values in 20636 are up 3.8% over the past year, and up 3.7% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 20636?
The effective property tax rate in 20636 is 0.9% — roughly $4,389 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 20636?
ZIP code 20636 has a population of 10,486 and a median household income of $163,690.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • St. Leonard CDP, MD

    Typical home
    $509,475
    Gross yield
  • Tall Timbers CDP, MD

    Typical home
    $521,129
    Gross yield
  • Leonardtown, MD

    Typical home
    $530,257
    Gross yield
    5.2%
  • MD

    Typical home
    $490,478
    Gross yield
  • Broomes Island CDP, MD

    Typical home
    $489,029
    Gross yield
  • MD

    Typical home
    $482,273
    Gross yield

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