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U.S. ZIP Code · MD20659

St. Mary's County · Lexington Park, MD

Typical home value

$437,921[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+2.9%
5-year / yr
+3.0%
10-year / yr
+4.3%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+54.2%
vs metro
-5.1%
vs state
-2.8%
ZIP 20659 location in MD
Location of ZIP 20659 in MD

Price history

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

The typical home in 20659 is worth $437,921 — 5.1% below the Lexington Park, MD median. Over the past year, values have risen 2.9%. Homes here rent for a typical $2,350 a month — a 6.4% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 0.7%.

#Rent & investment

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

Monthly rent
$2,350[2]
Gross yield
6.4%[2]
Cap rate
3.9%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
0.7%[3]
Typical annual tax
$3,255[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
24,324[3]
Median household income
$121,654[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
5
Elementary
4
Middle
1
High
0
  • Margaret Brent Middle

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · St. Mary's County Public Schools

    900 students

  • Lettie Marshall Dent Elem

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

    477 students

  • Oakville Elementary

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

    307 students

  • Mechanicsville Elementary

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

    279 students

  • White Marsh Elementary

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

    224 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 yield6.4%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)3.9%
Annual rent$28,200

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$2,214
Loan principal$350,337
Down payment$87,584
Total interest paid$446,835

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 ratio1.21
Monthly cost to own$2,849
Monthly rent$2,350

Renting is meaningfully cheaper month-to-month.

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
37th percentile[1]
Rental yield
50th percentile[2]
Property tax
14th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 20659?
The typical home in 20659 is worth $437,921, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 20659?
Home values in 20659 are up 2.9% over the past year, and up 3.0% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 20659?
A typical home in 20659 rents for about $2,350 a month, a gross rental yield of 6.4%.
What is the property tax rate in 20659?
The effective property tax rate in 20659 is 0.7% — roughly $3,255 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 20659?
ZIP code 20659 has a population of 24,324 and a median household income of $121,654.

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