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ZIP 20715

Part of Bowie, MD
Pop. 26,915·Prince Georges County·12th most expensive ZIP in Maryland
Median rent (all units)
$2,737/mo
Year-over-Year
+6.2%
Month-over-Month
-0.2%
vs US Median
+$772
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ZIP 20715 · $2,737
More expensive than 85% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,410
1 BR
$2,480
2 BR
$2,770
3 BR
$3,500
4 BR+
$4,110
Research median
$2,770/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
$32,844/yr
At $2,737/mo median
Location
CityBowie
StateMD
CountyPrince Georges County
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Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
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Based on rent-price momentum (+6.2% YoY, -0.2% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 20715 (Bowie, MD) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 48.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
26,915
Median income
$143,732
Median age
40.8
Renters
9.4%
Age distribution
21.4%
21.2%
24.8%
15.3%
17.3%
Under 1821.4%
18–3421.2%
35–5424.8%
55–6415.3%
65+17.3%
Gender
48.3%
51.7%
Male48.3%
Female51.7%
Race & ethnicity
42.8%
38.1%
White42.8%
Black38.1%
Hispanic9.1%
Asian4%
Other6%
Education (25+)
20.3%
25.2%
48.6%
No HS diploma5.9%
HS diploma20.3%
Some college25.2%
Bachelor's+48.6%
Housing tenure
90.6%
Owner90.6%
Renter9.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 20715 in Bowie, MD has changed in 5 years

Income
$130,847 → $143,732
up 9.8%
Population
26,880 → 26,915
up 0.1%
Renter share
7.1% → 9.4%
+2.3 pts
Bachelor's+
44.8% → 48.6%
+3.8 pts

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 20715 in Bowie, MD now reports about $143,732, up from $130,847 in 2021. About 9.4% of households rent today, against 7.1% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 44.8% to 48.6%.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 20715 covers Bowie, MD. The median rent here is $2,737/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,480/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,770/mo.

At 23% of local median household income ($143,732/yr), ZIP 20715 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 6.2% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 20715?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 20715 (Bowie, MD) is $2,737. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 20715 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 20715's median rent of $2,737/mo is $772 (39%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 20715 compare to other ZIPs in Maryland?

ZIP 20715 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Maryland, ranking #12 out of 140 ZIPs tracked at $2,737/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 20715?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $109,000/year (~$52/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,737/mo in ZIP 20715. The local median household income is $143,732/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 20715?

Rent in ZIP 20715 has increased 6.2% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 20715 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 20715 is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,737/mo, rent takes approximately 23% of the local median household income ($143,732/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 20715 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 20715 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 9.4% of ZIP 20715 households are renters, while 90.6% are owner-occupied. ZIP 20715 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 20715 compare to the rest of Bowie?

ZIP 20715 is pricier than Bowie as a whole. At $2,737/mo, it's $325 above the Bowie citywide median of $2,412/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 20715 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 20715 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
23%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,737/mo, rent takes ~23% of ZIP 20715's median household income ($143,732/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 20715 23%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5.75%
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