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ZIP 20653

Pop. 26,852·Saint Marys County·101st most expensive ZIP in Maryland
Median rent (all units)
$1,730/mo
Year-over-Year
+1.1%
Month-over-Month
+0.6%
vs US Median
-$235
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ZIP 20653 · $1,730
More affordable than 56% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,350
1 BR
$1,610
2 BR
$1,770
3 BR
$2,190
4 BR+
$2,790
Research median
$1,770/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
$20,760/yr
At $1,730/mo median
Location
StateMD
CountySaint Marys County
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Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
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Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 20653 (Lexington Park, MD) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 35% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
26,852
Median income
$103,048
Median age
34.8
Renters
42.6%
Age distribution
21.4%
28.9%
23.3%
12.6%
13.8%
Under 1821.4%
18–3428.9%
35–5423.3%
55–6412.6%
65+13.8%
Gender
51.4%
48.6%
Male51.4%
Female48.6%
Race & ethnicity
51.8%
29.7%
White51.8%
Black29.7%
Hispanic6.7%
Asian3.8%
Other8%
Education (25+)
26.3%
29.4%
35%
No HS diploma9.3%
HS diploma26.3%
Some college29.4%
Bachelor's+35%
Housing tenure
57.4%
42.6%
Owner57.4%
Renter42.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 20653 in Lexington Park, MD has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,386 → $1,730
up 24.8%
Income
$81,838 → $103,048
up 25.9%
Population
26,480 → 26,852
up 1.4%
Renter share
44.5% → 42.6%
-1.9 pts
Bachelor's+
30.9% → 35%
+4.1 pts
Median age
34.2 → 34.8
+0.6 yrs

Across the past five years, the going rent in ZIP 20653 in Lexington Park, MD has shifted from $1,386 to $1,730, up 24.8% since 2021. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $81,838 in 2021 to $103,048 more recently. Census counts show ZIP 20653 in Lexington Park, MD adding about 372 residents over the five-year window, up 1.4% on net. The renter share has eased from 44.5% to 42.6%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 30.9% to 35% across the same window. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the ZIP 20653 in Lexington Park, MD market of 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 20653 covers Lexington Park, MD. The median rent here is $1,730/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,610/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,770/mo.

At 20% of local median household income ($103,048/yr), ZIP 20653 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 1.1% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 20653?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 20653 (Lexington Park, MD) is $1,730. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 20653 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 20653's median rent of $1,730/mo is $235 (12%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 20653 compare to other ZIPs in Maryland?

ZIP 20653 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Maryland, ranking #101 out of 140 ZIPs at $1,730/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 20653?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $69,000/year (~$33/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,730/mo in ZIP 20653. The local median household income is $103,048/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 20653?

Rent in ZIP 20653 has increased 1.1% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 20653 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 20653 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,730/mo, rent takes approximately 20% of the local median household income ($103,048/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 20653 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 20653 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 42.6% of ZIP 20653 households are renters, while 57.4% are owner-occupied. ZIP 20653 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 20653 compare to the rest of Lexington Park?

ZIP 20653 is pricier than Lexington Park as a whole. At $1,730/mo, it's $2 above the Lexington Park citywide median of $1,728/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 20653 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 20653 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
20%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,730/mo, rent takes ~20% of ZIP 20653's median household income ($103,048/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 20653 20%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5.75%
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