ZIP Code 20171

ZIP code 20171, near Alexandria, ranks among the wealthier areas in the region, with a median household income of $171,372 and per-capita income of $77,217. Homes here carry a median value of $797,200, and the county-level effective property tax rate of 1.00% means owners pay a substantial sum each year on that assessed value. A combined sales tax rate of 6.00% applies to purchases. Higher earnings and pricey real estate translate into a heavier property tax obligation than many places, though the sales tax rate stays in line with much of the state.