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ZIP 20720

Part of Bowie, MD
Pop. 25,015·Prince Georges County·5th most expensive ZIP in Maryland
Median rent (all units)
$3,182/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+8.9%
vs US Median
+$1,217
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ZIP 20720 · $3,182
More expensive than 92% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,840
1 BR
$2,930
2 BR
$3,270
3 BR
$4,130
4 BR+
$4,850
Research median
$3,270/mo

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

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Last updated: June 22, 2026

Annual cost
$38,184/yr
At $3,182/mo median
Location
CityBowie
StateMD
CountyPrince Georges County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 0.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +8.9% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 20720 (Bowie, MD) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 58.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
25,015
Median income
$158,997
Median age
42.4
Renters
8.7%
Age distribution
24.2%
17%
26.2%
17%
15.6%
Under 1824.2%
18–3417%
35–5426.2%
55–6417%
65+15.6%
Gender
45.6%
54.4%
Male45.6%
Female54.4%
Race & ethnicity
13.1%
66.1%
White13.1%
Black66.1%
Hispanic8.3%
Asian5.3%
Other7.2%
Education (25+)
16.7%
20.2%
58.7%
No HS diploma4.4%
HS diploma16.7%
Some college20.2%
Bachelor's+58.7%
Housing tenure
91.3%
Owner91.3%
Renter8.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 20720 in Bowie, MD has changed in 5 years

Income
$147,635 → $158,997
up 7.7%
Population
26,042 → 25,015
down 3.9%
Renter share
8.1% → 8.7%
+0.6 pts
Bachelor's+
56.3% → 58.7%
+2.4 pts
Median age
40.2 → 42.4
+2.2 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $158,997 today, compared with $147,635 five years earlier. Census counts show ZIP 20720 in Bowie, MD losing about 1,027 residents over the five-year window, down 3.9% on net. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 56.3% to 58.7% across the same window.

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Last updated: June 22, 2026

ZIP code 20720 covers Bowie, MD. The median rent here is $3,182/mo as of June 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,930/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $3,270/mo.

At 24% of local median household income ($158,997/yr), ZIP 20720 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 20720?

As of June 22, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 20720 (Bowie, MD) is $3,182. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 20720 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 20720's median rent of $3,182/mo is $1,217 (62%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 20720 compare to other ZIPs in Maryland?

ZIP 20720 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Maryland, ranking #5 out of 141 ZIPs tracked at $3,182/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 20720?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $127,000/year (~$61/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $3,182/mo in ZIP 20720. The local median household income is $158,997/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 20720?

Rent in ZIP 20720 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of June 22, 2026.

Is ZIP 20720 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 20720 is considered very affordable for renters. At $3,182/mo, rent takes approximately 24% of the local median household income ($158,997/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 20720 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 20720 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 8.7% of ZIP 20720 households are renters, while 91.3% are owner-occupied. ZIP 20720 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 20720 compare to the rest of Bowie?

ZIP 20720 is pricier than Bowie as a whole. At $3,182/mo, it's $770 above the Bowie citywide median of $2,412/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 20720 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 20720 reflects June 22, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
24%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $3,182/mo, rent takes ~24% of ZIP 20720's median household income ($158,997/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 20720 24%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5.75%
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