20640 — Indian Head, MD Home Values
Typical home value $349,943 as of July 2026 · 305th of 320 in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
Blue: typical home value (Zillow ZHVI) in ZIP code 20640, July 2021 to July 2026. This page shows observed data only; no forecast.
How 20640 compares in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV area
ZIP code 20640 (Indian Head, MD) has a typical home value of $349,943 as of July 2026, ranking 305th of 320 ZIP codes tracked in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV area, more expensive than about 5% of ZIP codes in the metro. Prices here have moved -1.2% over the trailing 12 months. Over the past five years, the typical value in this ZIP code has changed +19.4%, from $293,088 in July 2021 to $349,943 in July 2026. Against observed rent, the typical home here sells for 12.3× the annual rent ($2,362/mo), a common way to gauge whether buying looks cheap relative to renting in this ZIP code.
Every figure above is observed Zillow data. Sialim's forecasting engine works at the metro level; see the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV forecast for a modeled outlook, or browse the full ranked list of ZIP codes in Washington.
Population and demographics
ZIP code 20640 has a population of 10,254, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimate. By race and ethnicity: 52.9% Black or African American, 36.5% White, 4.1% Hispanic or Latino, 3.6% two or more races, 2.4% Asian, 0.3% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.1% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, and 0.1% another race.
Nearby public schools
| School | Address | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gale-Bailey Elementary School | 4740 Pisgah Marbury Rd, Marbury, MD | 3.6 mi |
| Mt Hope/Nanjemoy Elementary School | 9275 Ironsides Rd, Nanjemoy, MD | 4.9 mi |
| Potomac Shores Middle | 17851 Woods View Drive, Dumfries, VA | 5.3 mi |
Distance is straight-line from the ZIP code's center; driving distance will be longer. School attendance is set by district boundaries, not proximity. Confirm which school a specific address is zoned for with the local school district. Source: National Center for Education Statistics.
Frequently asked questions
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 20640?
$349,943 as of July 2026, the latest month Zillow has published observed data for.
Is 20640 an expensive ZIP code in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV area?
20640 ranks 305th of 320 ZIP codes in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV area by typical home value, more expensive than about 5% of ZIP codes in the metro.
How much have home values in 20640 changed over the past year?
-1.2% over the trailing 12 months, from observed Zillow data.
Is it cheaper to buy or rent in ZIP code 20640?
The typical home price is 12.3× the observed annual rent in this ZIP code ($2,362/mo). Lower multiples favor buying over renting, all else equal.
What is the population of ZIP code 20640?
10,254, per the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimate.
What are the closest public schools to ZIP code 20640?
Gale-Bailey Elementary School (3.6 mi), Mt Hope/Nanjemoy Elementary School (4.9 mi), Potomac Shores Middle (5.3 mi), by straight-line distance from the ZIP code's center. School attendance is set by district boundaries, not proximity. Confirm assignment with the local school district.
Is this page showing a forecast for 20640?
No. Every number on this page is observed Zillow data as of July 2026, not a forecast. Sialim's forecasting engine runs at the metro level; see the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV forecast for a modeled outlook.
ZIP-level values shown here are observed Zillow data, not forecasts. Sialim's forecasting engine works at the metro level today; ZIP-level forecasts are planned for Sialim Pro. Data © Zillow, via Zillow Research.