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U.S. ZIP Code · MD20906

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

Typical home value

$447,275[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
-0.5%
5-year / yr
+2.0%
10-year / yr
+3.7%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+57.5%
vs metro
-23.8%
vs state
≈ state median
ZIP 20906 location in MD
Location of ZIP 20906 in MD

Price history

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

The typical home in 20906 is worth $447,275 — 23.8% below the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV median. Over the past year, values have fallen 0.5%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,905 a month — a 5.1% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 0.8%.

#Rent & investment

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

Monthly rent
$1,905[2]
Gross yield
5.1%[2]
Cap rate
3.1%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
0.8%[3]
Typical annual tax
$3,559[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
70,595[3]
Median household income
$97,521[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
11
Elementary
7
Middle
2
High
2
  • Wheaton High

    High · Grades 9–12 · Montgomery County Public Schools

    2,747 students

  • A. Mario Loiederman Middle

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Montgomery County Public Schools

    981 students

  • Argyle Middle

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Montgomery County Public Schools

    919 students

  • Sargent Shriver Elementary

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Montgomery County Public Schools

    714 students

  • Weller Road Elementary

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Montgomery County Public Schools

    700 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 yield5.1%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)3.1%
Annual rent$22,856

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$2,262
Loan principal$357,820
Down payment$89,455
Total interest paid$456,380

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 ratio1.54
Monthly cost to own$2,933
Monthly rent$1,905

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
19th percentile[1]
Rental yield
58th percentile[2]
Property tax
37th percentile[3]

Rankings

Top-10 lists this ZIP code appears on.

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 20906?
The typical home in 20906 is worth $447,275, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 20906?
Home values in 20906 are down 0.5% over the past year, and up 2.0% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 20906?
A typical home in 20906 rents for about $1,905 a month, a gross rental yield of 5.1%.
What is the property tax rate in 20906?
The effective property tax rate in 20906 is 0.8% — roughly $3,559 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 20906?
ZIP code 20906 has a population of 70,595 and a median household income of $97,521.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Remington, VA

    Typical home
    $446,065
    Gross yield
  • MD

    Typical home
    $449,156
    Gross yield
  • Flower Hill CDP, MD

    Typical home
    $449,446
    Gross yield
    6.1%
  • Alexandria, VA

    Typical home
    $450,155
    Gross yield
    5.5%
  • Fort Washington CDP, MD

    Typical home
    $450,720
    Gross yield
    4.3%
  • Mount Rainier, MD

    Typical home
    $450,765
    Gross yield
    4.3%

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