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ZIP 20721

Part of Bowie, MD
Pop. 31,032·Prince Georges County·50th most expensive ZIP in Maryland
Median rent (all units)
$2,220/mo
Year-over-Year
-14.1%
Month-over-Month
-4.4%
vs US Median
+$255
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ZIP 20721 · $2,220
More expensive than 70% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,791
1 BR
$1,841
2 BR
$2,056
3 BR
$2,593
4 BR+
$3,051
Research median
$2,056/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
$26,640/yr
At $2,220/mo median
Location
CityBowie
StateMD
CountyPrince Georges County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 14.1% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-14.1% YoY, -4.4% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 20721 (Bowie, MD) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 58.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
31,032
Median income
$163,105
Median age
48.4
Renters
10.5%
Age distribution
18.3%
14.4%
27.7%
17.4%
22.2%
Under 1818.3%
18–3414.4%
35–5427.7%
55–6417.4%
65+22.2%
Gender
46.8%
53.2%
Male46.8%
Female53.2%
Race & ethnicity
85.6%
White5.9%
Black85.6%
Hispanic4.2%
Asian1.1%
Other3.1%
Education (25+)
13.6%
24.4%
58.4%
No HS diploma3.5%
HS diploma13.6%
Some college24.4%
Bachelor's+58.4%
Housing tenure
89.5%
Owner89.5%
Renter10.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 20721 in Bowie, MD has changed in 5 years

Income
$148,158 → $163,105
up 10.1%
Population
30,771 → 31,032
up 0.8%
Renter share
11.9% → 10.5%
-1.4 pts
Bachelor's+
58.1% → 58.4%
+0.3 pts
Median age
46.4 → 48.4
+2.0 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $163,105 today, compared with $148,158 five years earlier.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 20721 covers Bowie, MD. The median rent here is $2,220/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,841/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,056/mo.

At 16% of local median household income ($163,105/yr), ZIP 20721 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 14.1% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 20721?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 20721 (Bowie, MD) is $2,220. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 20721 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 20721's median rent of $2,220/mo is $255 (13%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 20721 compare to other ZIPs in Maryland?

ZIP 20721 falls in the middle range for Maryland, ranking #50 out of 140 ZIPs at $2,220/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 20721?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $89,000/year (~$43/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,220/mo in ZIP 20721. The local median household income is $163,105/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 20721?

Rent in ZIP 20721 has decreased 14.1% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 20721 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 20721 is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,220/mo, rent takes approximately 16% of the local median household income ($163,105/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 20721 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 20721 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 10.5% of ZIP 20721 households are renters, while 89.5% are owner-occupied. ZIP 20721 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 20721 compare to the rest of Bowie?

ZIP 20721 is more affordable than Bowie overall. At $2,220/mo, it's $192 below the Bowie citywide median of $2,412/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 20721 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 20721 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
16%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,220/mo, rent takes ~16% of ZIP 20721's median household income ($163,105/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 20721 16%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5.75%
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