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U.S. ZIP Code · MD20723

Howard County · Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD

Typical home value

$588,191[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
-0.2%
5-year / yr
+3.7%
10-year / yr
+3.9%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+107.1%
vs metro
+20.6%
vs state
+30.6%
ZIP 20723 location in MD
Location of ZIP 20723 in MD

Price history

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

The typical home in 20723 is worth $588,191 — 20.6% above the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD median. Over the past year, values have fallen 0.2%. Homes here rent for a typical $2,113 a month — a 4.3% 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
$2,113[2]
Gross yield
4.3%[2]
Cap rate
2.6%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
1.1%[3]
Typical annual tax
$6,201[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Howard County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

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

#Who lives here

Population
36,866[3]
Median household income
$138,113[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Howard County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
-1,203[5]
Moved in
11,543
Moved out
12,746

Schools

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

Public schools
6
Elementary
4
Middle
2
High
0
  • Hammond Elementary

    Elementary · Grades K–5 · Howard County Public Schools

    739 students

  • Gorman Crossing Elementary

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Howard County Public Schools

    728 students

  • Forest Ridge Elementary

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Howard County Public Schools

    679 students

  • Murray Hill Middle

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Howard County Public Schools

    600 students

  • Laurel Woods Elementary

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Howard County Public Schools

    596 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 yield4.3%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)2.6%
Annual rent$25,356

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$2,974
Loan principal$470,553
Down payment$117,638
Total interest paid$600,164

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 ratio1.88
Monthly cost to own$3,979
Monthly rent$2,113

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
45th percentile[1]
Rental yield
7th percentile[2]
Property tax
72nd percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 20723?
The typical home in 20723 is worth $588,191, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 20723?
Home values in 20723 are down 0.2% over the past year, and up 3.7% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 20723?
A typical home in 20723 rents for about $2,113 a month, a gross rental yield of 4.3%.
What is the property tax rate in 20723?
The effective property tax rate in 20723 is 1.1% — roughly $6,201 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 20723?
ZIP code 20723 has a population of 36,866 and a median household income of $138,113.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Pleasant Hills CDP, MD

    Typical home
    $587,881
    Gross yield
  • Mayo CDP, MD

    Typical home
    $581,847
    Gross yield
    6.5%
  • Cape St. Claire CDP, MD

    Typical home
    $597,500
    Gross yield
    5.9%
  • Grasonville CDP, MD

    Typical home
    $576,312
    Gross yield
  • MD

    Typical home
    $576,305
    Gross yield
  • Arnold CDP, MD

    Typical home
    $601,021
    Gross yield
    5.4%

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