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ZIP 20650

Pop. 16,094·Saint Marys County·46th most expensive ZIP in Maryland
Median rent (all units)
$2,263/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-1.6%
vs US Median
+$298
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 20650 · $2,263
More expensive than 72% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,480
1 BR
$1,780
2 BR
$1,950
3 BR
$2,410
4 BR+
$3,070
Research median
$1,950/mo

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$27,156/yr
At $2,263/mo median
Location
StateMD
CountySaint Marys County
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Rents are softening (down 0.0% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -1.6% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 20650 (Leonardtown, MD) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 44.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
16,094
Median income
$143,116
Median age
38.6
Renters
21.3%
Age distribution
26.8%
18%
30%
12.7%
12.5%
Under 1826.8%
18–3418%
35–5430%
55–6412.7%
65+12.5%
Gender
49.7%
50.3%
Male49.7%
Female50.3%
Race & ethnicity
79%
White79%
Black6.3%
Hispanic7.2%
Asian2.4%
Other5.2%
Education (25+)
26.9%
23.2%
44.8%
No HS diploma5.1%
HS diploma26.9%
Some college23.2%
Bachelor's+44.8%
Housing tenure
78.7%
21.3%
Owner78.7%
Renter21.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 20650 in Leonardtown, MD has changed in 5 years

Income
$127,288 → $143,116
up 12.4%
Population
14,852 → 16,094
up 8.4%
Renter share
25.6% → 21.3%
-4.3 pts
Bachelor's+
44.6% → 44.8%
+0.2 pts

Census figures show median household income at $143,116 today, compared with $127,288 five years earlier. Census counts show ZIP 20650 in Leonardtown, MD adding about 1,242 residents over the five-year window, up 8.4% on net. The renter share has eased from 25.6% to 21.3%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder.

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About renting in ZIP 20650

Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 20650 covers Leonardtown, MD. The median rent here is $2,263/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,780/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,950/mo.

At 19% of local median household income ($143,116/yr), ZIP 20650 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 20650?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 20650 (Leonardtown, MD) is $2,263. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 20650 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 20650's median rent of $2,263/mo is $298 (15%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 20650 compare to other ZIPs in Maryland?

ZIP 20650 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Maryland, ranking #46 out of 140 ZIPs tracked at $2,263/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 20650?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $91,000/year (~$44/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,263/mo in ZIP 20650. The local median household income is $143,116/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 20650?

Rent in ZIP 20650 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 20650 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 20650 is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,263/mo, rent takes approximately 19% of the local median household income ($143,116/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 20650 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 20650 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 21.3% of ZIP 20650 households are renters, while 78.7% are owner-occupied. ZIP 20650 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 20650 compare to the rest of Leonardtown?

ZIP 20650 sits right at the Leonardtown citywide median of $2,263/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 20650 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 20650 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
19%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,263/mo, rent takes ~19% of ZIP 20650's median household income ($143,116/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 20650 19%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5.75%
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