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ZIP 20601

Part of Waldorf, MD
Pop. 26,945·Charles County·75th most expensive ZIP in Maryland
Median rent (all units)
$1,963/mo
Year-over-Year
-0.9%
Month-over-Month
-7.6%
vs US Median
-$2
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ZIP 20601 · $1,963
More expensive than 58% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,583
1 BR
$1,630
2 BR
$1,817
3 BR
$2,292
4 BR+
$2,698
Research median
$1,817/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$23,556/yr
At $1,963/mo median
Location
StateMD
CountyCharles County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 0.9% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-0.9% YoY, -7.6% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 20601 (Waldorf, MD) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 33% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
26,945
Median income
$117,480
Median age
37.4
Renters
20.4%
Age distribution
24%
23.2%
25.7%
13.8%
13.3%
Under 1824%
18–3423.2%
35–5425.7%
55–6413.8%
65+13.3%
Gender
46.4%
53.6%
Male46.4%
Female53.6%
Race & ethnicity
23.4%
57.9%
White23.4%
Black57.9%
Hispanic6.8%
Asian4.4%
Other7.5%
Education (25+)
28.8%
33.4%
33%
No HS diploma4.8%
HS diploma28.8%
Some college33.4%
Bachelor's+33%
Housing tenure
79.6%
20.4%
Owner79.6%
Renter20.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 20601 in Waldorf, MD has changed in 5 years

Income
$105,899 → $117,480
up 10.9%
Population
26,740 → 26,945
up 0.8%
Renter share
22.8% → 20.4%
-2.4 pts
Bachelor's+
32.6% → 33%
+0.4 pts
Median age
36.8 → 37.4
+0.6 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 20601 in Waldorf, MD now reports about $117,480, up from $105,899 in 2021. The renter share has eased from 22.8% to 20.4%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 20601 covers Waldorf, MD. The median rent here is $1,963/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,630/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,817/mo.

At 20% of local median household income ($117,480/yr), ZIP 20601 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 0.9% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 20601?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 20601 (Waldorf, MD) is $1,963. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 20601 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 20601's median rent of $1,963/mo is $2 (0%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 20601 compare to other ZIPs in Maryland?

ZIP 20601 falls in the middle range for Maryland, ranking #75 out of 140 ZIPs at $1,963/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 20601?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $79,000/year (~$38/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,963/mo in ZIP 20601. The local median household income is $117,480/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 20601?

Rent in ZIP 20601 has decreased 0.9% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 20601 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 20601 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,963/mo, rent takes approximately 20% of the local median household income ($117,480/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 20601 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 20601 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 20.4% of ZIP 20601 households are renters, while 79.6% are owner-occupied. ZIP 20601 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 20601 compare to the rest of Waldorf?

ZIP 20601 is more affordable than Waldorf overall. At $1,963/mo, it's $286 below the Waldorf citywide median of $2,249/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 20601 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 20601 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
20%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,963/mo, rent takes ~20% of ZIP 20601's median household income ($117,480/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 20601 20%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5.75%
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