ZIP Code 20197

In ZIP code 20197, near Sterling, homes carry a median value of $1,080,200, and the county's 0.85% effective property tax rate translates to roughly $9,200 a year on such a home. Households here earn a median of $190,703, with per-capita income at $80,988, so that tax bill equals under 5% of typical household earnings. High property values and high incomes move together in this area, which keeps the tax load proportionate even as assessments climb. A 6.00% combined sales tax applies to purchases, adding a separate cost that residents absorb alongside housing expenses.