ZIP Code · MD

ZIP 20716

Part of Bowie, MD

Pop. 22,362·Prince Georges County·26th most expensive ZIP in Maryland

Median rent (all units)

$2,445/mo

Year-over-Year

+1.3%

Month-over-Month

-0.6%

vs US Median

+$513

Reported rents

Falling (Monthly)

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ZIP 20716 · $2,445

More expensive than 78% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

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Studio

$2,050

1 BR

$2,120

2 BR

$2,360

3 BR

$2,980

4 BR+

$3,500

Research median

$2,360/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

Cheapest month to sign

January. Asking rents in ZIP 20716 usually run 1.9% below trend in January and 1.6% above it in August, about $86 a month apart at today's median. Based on 5 years of data.

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 20716 is 1.2% below its high of $2,475 in July 2026, at $2,445 as of September 2026.

Past year vs. the rest of Maryland

Rent in ZIP 20716 changed +1.3% over the year to September 2026. Across the 124 Maryland ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +2.6%.

Recent direction

Rent has fallen 2 months in a row, and rose in 8 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($125,034) is $3,126 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 3-bedroom ($2,980); a 4-bedroom is $3,500.

Rank in Bowie

2nd cheapest of 4 ZIP codes in Bowie.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 20706, 8 miles away, rents for 13% less ($2,137/mo), about $3,700 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 20716. The seasonal pattern compares Zillow’s seasonally adjusted and unadjusted series. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$29,340/yr

At $2,445/mo median

Location

CityBowie

StateMD

CountyPrince Georges County

Rent Market Meter

Balanced Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.

Based on rent-price momentum (+1.3% YoY, -0.6% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 20716 (Bowie, MD) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 49.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

22,362

Median income

$125,034

Median age

43.5

Renters

30.2%

Age distribution

19.8%

19.2%

28%

15.6%

17.3%

Under 1819.8%

18–3419.2%

35–5428%

55–6415.6%

65+17.3%

Gender

47.8%

52.2%

Male47.8%

Female52.2%

Race & ethnicity

18.7%

66.2%

12.5%

White18.7%

Black66.2%

Hispanic12.5%

Asian2.5%

Education (25+)

19.4%

24.7%

49.2%

No HS diploma6.7%

HS diploma19.4%

Some college24.7%

Bachelor's+49.2%

Housing tenure

69.8%

30.2%

Owner69.8%

Renter30.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 20716 in Bowie, MD has changed in 5 years

Rent

$1,880 → $2,445

up 30.1%

Income

$109,177 → $125,034

up 14.5%

Population

22,390 → 22,362

down 0.1%

Renter share

27.5% → 30.2%

+2.7 pts

Bachelor's+

46.7% → 49.2%

+2.5 pts

Median age

41.7 → 43.5

+1.8 yrs

The median rent in ZIP 20716 in Bowie, MD stood at $1,880 in 2021 and currently runs about $2,445, reflecting a 30.1% increase over the period. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 20716 in Bowie, MD now reports about $125,034, up from $109,177 in 2021. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. Renters now make up 30.2% of households, compared with 27.5% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 49.2% of adults here, versus 46.7% in 2021. For context, the 2021 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 20716 in Bowie, MD reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 20716 covers Bowie, MD. The median rent here is $2,445/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,120/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,360/mo.

At 23% of local median household income ($125,034/yr), ZIP 20716 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 1.3% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 20716?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $98,000/year (about $47/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,445/mo in ZIP 20716. The local median household income is $125,034/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 20716?

Rent in ZIP 20716 has risen 1.3% over the past year as of September 2026. It sits 1.2% below its high of $2,475 in July 2026.

When is the cheapest time to rent in ZIP 20716?

Asking rents in ZIP 20716 are usually lowest in January, about 1.9% below their yearly trend, and highest in August, about 1.6% above it. At today's median that is a gap of roughly $86 a month. This pattern comes from 5 years of Zillow rent data.

How does ZIP 20716 compare to other ZIPs in Maryland?

ZIP 20716 is one of the pricier among Maryland ZIP codes for rent, ranking #26 of 140 at $2,445/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 20716 changed +1.3%, against a typical +2.6% across the 124 Maryland ZIP codes Zillow tracks.