The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 20755 sells for about $401,000, or $235 per square foot.
Prices are up +3.2% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 32 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $2,435 a month.
ZIP 20755 — Fort Meade
The housing market in 20755 remains stable and optimistic, driven by consistent demand from the defense and cybersecurity sectors at Fort Meade. Inventory remains tight, supporting steady year-over-year price appreciation. Figures for specific metrics like active listings and sales counts are based on current market reports for the area.
This ZIP is ideal for military families, defense industry professionals, and commuters seeking a balance between the Baltimore and Washington D.C. job markets.
Median prices moved up 3.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 32 days on market with 3.8 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
18% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.7% · poverty 4.1% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 3.9%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 4.1%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 20755, Anne Arundel County, MD
Crime rates in the Fort Meade area are generally lower than the national average, reflecting the secure nature of the military installation and surrounding residential communities.
Schools serving the area are part of the Anne Arundel County Public Schools system, which generally maintains a solid reputation with several highly-rated elementary and middle schools in the vicinity.
The area is subject to standard regional risks including severe thunderstorms and occasional tropical weather impacts, with flood risk primarily concentrated in low-lying areas near local waterways.
Economic momentum is heavily anchored by the Fort George G. Meade military installation, which serves as a major regional employer and driver of cybersecurity and intelligence-sector growth.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Maryland) — Maryland Real Property Assessment and Taxation: Property is assessed at its phased-in use value. The tax is calculated by multiplying the assessed value by the applicable state and local tax rates.
Residents benefit from proximity to the Baltimore-Washington Parkway and I-95, providing direct access to employment hubs in Baltimore, Washington D.C., and the surrounding tech corridor.
The area features access to local parks, community sports facilities, and proximity to the Patuxent Research Refuge, offering extensive trails and outdoor recreation opportunities.
The rental market is characterized by high demand driven by military personnel and defense contractors, resulting in low vacancy rates and steady rent growth.
The economy is dominated by the federal government and defense-related contractors, with a strong emphasis on cybersecurity, intelligence, and technology services.
The area is served by major highway corridors including MD-175 and MD-295, with limited public transit options primarily consisting of regional bus services.
Development is largely focused on mixed-use projects and housing expansions to accommodate the workforce associated with the Fort Meade installation.
Parcels are subject to Anne Arundel County property taxes and various utility service districts.
Property insurance premiums are stable, though hazard coverage for wind and storm damage is a standard consideration for the region.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA 20755 profiles.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
Extensive trails and wildlife observation areas.
Public-access course located on the installation.
Educational facility highlighting the history of American cryptology.
Key-figure check: median price corroborated by the published ten-year series (2024) (within 12.5%).