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ZIP 20722

Pop. 6,264·Prince Georges County·17th most expensive ZIP in Maryland
Median rent (all units)
$2,553/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-5.9%
vs US Median
+$588
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ZIP 20722 · $2,553
More expensive than 80% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,800
1 BR
$1,860
2 BR
$2,070
3 BR
$2,610
4 BR+
$3,070
Research median
$2,070/mo

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$30,636/yr
At $2,553/mo median
Location
StateMD
CountyPrince Georges County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 0.0% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -5.9% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 20722 (Cottage City, MD) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 26.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
6,264
Median income
$91,875
Median age
38.9
Renters
35.1%
Age distribution
20.7%
22.6%
29.8%
14.5%
12.4%
Under 1820.7%
18–3422.6%
35–5429.8%
55–6414.5%
65+12.4%
Gender
47.6%
52.4%
Male47.6%
Female52.4%
Race & ethnicity
14.8%
30%
48.7%
White14.8%
Black30%
Hispanic48.7%
Asian4.1%
Other2.4%
Education (25+)
30.1%
22.2%
21.5%
26.2%
No HS diploma30.1%
HS diploma22.2%
Some college21.5%
Bachelor's+26.2%
Housing tenure
64.9%
35.1%
Owner64.9%
Renter35.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 20722 in Cottage City, MD has changed in 5 years

Income
$77,146 → $91,875
up 19.1%
Population
6,116 → 6,264
up 2.4%
Renter share
32.4% → 35.1%
+2.7 pts
Bachelor's+
25.3% → 26.2%
+0.9 pts
Median age
37.7 → 38.9
+1.2 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $91,875 today, compared with $77,146 five years earlier. The population has grown by 2.4% since 2021, moving from about 6,116 residents to roughly 6,264. Renters now make up 35.1% of households, compared with 32.4% five years ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 20722 covers Cottage City, MD. The median rent here is $2,553/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,860/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,070/mo.

At 33% of local median household income ($91,875/yr), ZIP 20722 ranks as moderate 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 20722?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 20722 (Cottage City, MD) is $2,553. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 20722 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 20722's median rent of $2,553/mo is $588 (30%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 20722 compare to other ZIPs in Maryland?

ZIP 20722 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Maryland, ranking #17 out of 140 ZIPs tracked at $2,553/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 20722?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $102,000/year (~$49/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,553/mo in ZIP 20722. The local median household income is $91,875/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 20722?

Rent in ZIP 20722 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 20722 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 20722 is considered moderate for renters. At $2,553/mo, rent takes approximately 33% of the local median household income ($91,875/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 20722 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 20722 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 35.1% of ZIP 20722 households are renters, while 64.9% are owner-occupied. ZIP 20722 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

When was rent data for ZIP 20722 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 20722 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
33%
MODERATE

At $2,553/mo, rent takes ~33% of ZIP 20722's median household income ($91,875/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 20722 33%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5.75%
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