ZIP Code 20148

Households in ZIP code 20148, near Sterling, report a median income of $233,494, with per-capita income at $83,425. Median home values sit at $873,700, and the county-level effective property tax rate of 0.85% translates into a substantial annual bill given that price point. Combined with a 6.00% sales tax, the area pairs high earning power with elevated housing costs and two ongoing tax obligations. Strong incomes help offset the property tax load, though buyers should weigh the full carrying cost of a home here.