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U.S. ZIP Code · MD20815

Montgomery County · Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV

Typical home value

$1,192,300[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
-1.4%
5-year / yr
+3.4%
10-year / yr
+3.1%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+319.7%
vs metro
+103.1%
vs state
+164.7%
ZIP 20815 location in MD
Location of ZIP 20815 in MD

Price history

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

The typical home in 20815 is worth $1,192,300 — 103.1% above the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV median. Over the past year, values have fallen 1.4%. Homes here rent for a typical $2,667 a month — a 2.7% gross rental yield. 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
$2,667[2]
Gross yield
2.7%[2]
Cap rate
1.6%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
0.9%[3]
Typical annual tax
$10,244[3]

#Climate risk

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

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

#Who lives here

Population
30,505[3]
Median household income
$194,971[3]

#Migration

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

Net migration
-6,074[5]
Moved in
26,379
Moved out
32,453

Schools

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

Public schools
4
Elementary
4
Middle
0
High
0
  • Rock Creek Forest Elementary

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Montgomery County Public Schools

    669 students

  • Chevy Chase Elementary

    Elementary · Grades 3–5 · Montgomery County Public Schools

    427 students

  • Somerset Elementary

    Elementary · Grades K–5 · Montgomery County Public Schools

    303 students

  • North Chevy Chase Elementary

    Elementary · Grades 3–5 · Montgomery County Public Schools

    243 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 yield2.7%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)1.6%
Annual rent$32,009

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$6,029
Loan principal$953,840
Down payment$238,460
Total interest paid$1,216,570

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 ratio2.95
Monthly cost to own$7,877
Monthly rent$2,667

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
51st percentile[1]
Rental yield
3rd percentile[2]
Property tax
51st percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 20815?
The typical home in 20815 is worth $1,192,300, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 20815?
Home values in 20815 are down 1.4% over the past year, and up 3.4% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 20815?
A typical home in 20815 rents for about $2,667 a month, a gross rental yield of 2.7%.
What is the property tax rate in 20815?
The effective property tax rate in 20815 is 0.9% — roughly $10,244 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 20815?
ZIP code 20815 has a population of 30,505 and a median household income of $194,971.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Middleburg, VA

    Typical home
    $1,200,120
    Gross yield
  • Fairfax Station CDP, VA

    Typical home
    $1,201,007
    Gross yield
  • Upperville CDP, VA

    Typical home
    $1,208,507
    Gross yield
  • Arlington CDP, VA

    Typical home
    $1,222,708
    Gross yield
    3.5%
  • Oakton CDP, VA

    Typical home
    $1,136,630
    Gross yield
    2.6%
  • Washington, DC

    Typical home
    $1,122,980
    Gross yield
    3.1%

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