ZIP Code · MD

ZIP 20705

Part of Beltsville, MD

Pop. 28,713·Prince Georges County·112th most expensive ZIP in Maryland

Median rent (all units)

$1,671/mo

Year-over-Year

+1.9%

Month-over-Month

+1.5%

vs US Median

-$261

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ZIP 20705 · $1,671

More affordable than 60% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,348

1 BR

$1,386

2 BR

$1,547

3 BR

$1,952

4 BR+

$2,297

Research median

$1,547/mo

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

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Past year vs. the rest of Maryland

Rent in ZIP 20705 changed +2.0% over the year to September 2026. Across the 124 Maryland ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +2.6%.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 2 months in a row, and rose in 7 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($110,351) is $2,759 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 3-bedroom ($2,550); a 4-bedroom is $3,000.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 20710, 8 miles away, rents for 10% less ($1,501/mo), about $2,000 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 20705. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$20,052/yr

At $1,671/mo median

Location

CityBeltsville

StateMD

CountyPrince Georges County

Rent Market Meter

Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are climbing (1.9% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.

Based on rent-price momentum (+1.9% YoY, +1.5% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 20705 (Beltsville, MD) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 34.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

28,713

Median income

$110,351

Median age

37.2

Renters

33%

Age distribution

24.6%

22.3%

27.1%

14.2%

Under 1824.6%

18–3422.3%

35–5427.1%

55–6411.7%

65+14.2%

Gender

48.2%

51.8%

Male48.2%

Female51.8%

Race & ethnicity

37.3%

White10.9%

Black37.3%

Hispanic37.3%

Asian10.9%

Other3.6%

Education (25+)

21%

24.5%

19.7%

34.9%

No HS diploma21%

HS diploma24.5%

Some college19.7%

Bachelor's+34.9%

Housing tenure

67%

33%

Owner67%

Renter33%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 20705 in Beltsville, MD has changed in 5 years

Income

$95,802 → $110,351

up 15.2%

Population

27,914 → 28,713

up 2.9%

Renter share

35.1% → 33%

-2.1 pts

Bachelor's+

34.8% → 34.9%

+0.1 pts

Median age

36 → 37.2

+1.2 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $95,802 to $110,351 across the same window, up 15.2% versus 2021. Headcount in the area went from 27,914 to 28,713 between 2021 and 2024, a 2.9% change. About 33% of households rent today, against 35.1% in 2021.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 20705 covers Beltsville, MD. The median rent here is $1,671/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,386/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,547/mo.

At 18% of local median household income ($110,351/yr), ZIP 20705 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 1.9% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 20705?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $67,000/year (about $32/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,671/mo in ZIP 20705. The local median household income is $110,351/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 20705?

Rent in ZIP 20705 has risen 1.9% over the past year.

How does ZIP 20705 compare to other ZIPs in Maryland?

ZIP 20705 is one of the more affordable among Maryland ZIP codes for rent, ranking #112 of 140 at $1,671/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 20705 changed +2.0%, against a typical +2.6% across the 124 Maryland ZIP codes Zillow tracks.