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U.S. ZIP Code · MD20720

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

Typical home value

$586,204[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
-0.1%
5-year / yr
+3.0%
10-year / yr
+4.2%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+106.4%
vs metro
≈ metro median
vs state
+30.1%
ZIP 20720 location in MD
Location of ZIP 20720 in MD

Price history

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

The typical home in 20720 is worth $586,204. Over the past year, values have fallen 0.1%. Homes here rent for a typical $2,923 a month — a 6.0% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 1.1%.

#Rent & investment

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

Monthly rent
$2,923[2]
Gross yield
6.0%[2]
Cap rate
3.6%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
1.1%[3]
Typical annual tax
$6,525[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
25,015[3]
Median household income
$158,997[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

Schools

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

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

    Elementary · Grades K–5 · Prince George's County Public Schools

    404 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 yield6.0%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)3.6%
Annual rent$35,070

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$2,964
Loan principal$468,963
Down payment$117,241
Total interest paid$598,137

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 ratio1.37
Monthly cost to own$3,995
Monthly rent$2,923

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
36th percentile[1]
Rental yield
83rd percentile[2]
Property tax
94th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 20720?
The typical home in 20720 is worth $586,204, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 20720?
Home values in 20720 are down 0.1% over the past year, and up 3.0% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 20720?
A typical home in 20720 rents for about $2,923 a month, a gross rental yield of 6.0%.
What is the property tax rate in 20720?
The effective property tax rate in 20720 is 1.1% — roughly $6,525 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 20720?
ZIP code 20720 has a population of 25,015 and a median household income of $158,997.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Montclair CDP, VA

    Typical home
    $587,109
    Gross yield
    5.3%
  • Cherry Hill CDP, VA

    Typical home
    $584,554
    Gross yield
    5.6%
  • Hughesville CDP, MD

    Typical home
    $591,782
    Gross yield
  • VA

    Typical home
    $592,606
    Gross yield
  • Southern Gateway CDP, VA

    Typical home
    $579,492
    Gross yield
    3.9%
  • Colesville CDP, MD

    Typical home
    $593,618
    Gross yield
    4.0%

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