ZIP Code 20147

ZIP code 20147, centered on Sterling, ranks among the wealthier areas in its region, with a median household income of $163,904 and per-capita income of $74,947. Homes here carry a median value of $718,500, and the county-level property tax rate of 0.85% translates into a substantial annual bill on that value. A 6.00% combined sales tax applies to purchases, adding to the overall cost of living. Together, these figures describe an affluent community where high earnings and pricey real estate come with a correspondingly heavy tax obligation.