The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 20755 sells for about $599,900, or $258 per square foot.
Prices are up +7% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 9 days to sell, which is fast. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $2,780 a month.
ZIP 20755 — Fort Meade
The housing market in 20755 is heavily constrained by its status as a military-centric enclave, resulting in very low inventory and high rental demand. Median sale prices remain elevated compared to state averages, driven by the specific housing needs of personnel stationed at Fort Meade. Most housing units in this ZIP are renter-occupied, reflecting the transient nature of the local population.
This ZIP is primarily suited for military personnel, defense contractors, and commuters working at or near Fort Meade who prioritize proximity to the installation.
Median prices moved up 7.0% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 9 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 101.2% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 4.0% · poverty 6.0% — 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.
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.
The area is served by the Anne Arundel County Public Schools system.
The area is categorized as having a relatively moderate hazard risk.
The economy is anchored by Fort George G. Meade, a major military and intelligence installation that drives significant regional employment and development.
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.
The area is centrally located between Baltimore and Washington, D.C., with access via major regional highway corridors.
Local amenities include on-post facilities such as pickleball courts and proximity to regional parks and shopping centers within the surrounding Anne Arundel County area.
The rental market is heavily influenced by military housing demand, with HUD Fair Market Rents for 2027 reflecting a 9.9% increase over the previous year.
The economy is dominated by the federal government, military operations, and the cybersecurity and intelligence sectors associated with Fort Meade.
The area relies on regional highway connectivity to Baltimore and Washington, D.C., with limited public transit options.
Development is largely focused on military housing and support infrastructure within the installation boundaries.
Assessments are managed by the Anne Arundel County Department of Assessments and Taxation.
Parcels are subject to Anne Arundel County tax levies and school district assignments.
Property insurance posture is consistent with the broader Maryland coastal and suburban risk profile.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA 20755 profile.
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. Source: NCES EDGE public school locations 2023-24.
The primary anchor and employer for the region.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.