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ZIP 20634

Pop. 7,088·Saint Marys County·51st most expensive ZIP in Maryland
Median rent (all units)
$2,206/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-2.7%
vs US Median
+$241
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 20634 · $2,206
More expensive than 70% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,350
1 BR
$1,530
2 BR
$1,680
3 BR
$2,070
4 BR+
$2,650
Research median
$1,680/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
$26,472/yr
At $2,206/mo median
Location
StateMD
CountySaint Marys County
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Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (down 0.0% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -2.7% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 20634 (Great Mills, MD) is majority owner-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income above the national average, 40.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
7,088
Median income
$139,375
Median age
32
Renters
34.6%
Age distribution
24.7%
30.1%
24.4%
12.3%
Under 1824.7%
18–3430.1%
35–5424.4%
55–6412.3%
65+8.4%
Gender
49.3%
50.7%
Male49.3%
Female50.7%
Race & ethnicity
56%
27.8%
White56%
Black27.8%
Hispanic8.5%
Asian3%
Other4.7%
Education (25+)
19.1%
37.2%
40.3%
No HS diploma3.5%
HS diploma19.1%
Some college37.2%
Bachelor's+40.3%
Housing tenure
65.4%
34.6%
Owner65.4%
Renter34.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 20634 in Great Mills, MD has changed in 5 years

Income
$116,123 → $139,375
up 20.0%
Population
8,198 → 7,088
down 13.5%
Renter share
37.2% → 34.6%
-2.6 pts
Bachelor's+
42.6% → 40.3%
-2.3 pts

Household income in the area moved from $116,123 to $139,375 across the same window, up 20.0% versus 2021. Headcount in the area went from 8,198 to 7,088 between 2021 and 2024, a 13.5% change. About 34.6% of households rent today, against 37.2% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher slipped from 42.6% to 40.3%.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 20634 covers Great Mills, MD. The median rent here is $2,206/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,530/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,680/mo.

At 19% of local median household income ($139,375/yr), ZIP 20634 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 20634?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 20634 (Great Mills, MD) is $2,206. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 20634 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 20634's median rent of $2,206/mo is $241 (12%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 20634 compare to other ZIPs in Maryland?

ZIP 20634 falls in the middle range for Maryland, ranking #51 out of 140 ZIPs at $2,206/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 20634?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $88,000/year (~$42/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,206/mo in ZIP 20634. The local median household income is $139,375/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 20634?

Rent in ZIP 20634 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 20634 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 20634 is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,206/mo, rent takes approximately 19% of the local median household income ($139,375/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 20634 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 20634 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 34.6% of ZIP 20634 households are renters, while 65.4% are owner-occupied. ZIP 20634 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 20634 compare to the rest of Great Mills?

ZIP 20634 is pricier than Great Mills as a whole. At $2,206/mo, it's $41 above the Great Mills citywide median of $2,165/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 20634 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 20634 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
19%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,206/mo, rent takes ~19% of ZIP 20634's median household income ($139,375/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 20634 19%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5.75%
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