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ZIP 20737

Pop. 24,489·Prince Georges County·84th most expensive ZIP in Maryland
Median rent (all units)
$1,882/mo
Year-over-Year
-7.9%
Month-over-Month
-1.2%
vs US Median
-$83
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 20737 · $1,882
More expensive than 53% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,570
1 BR
$1,620
2 BR
$1,810
3 BR
$2,280
4 BR+
$2,690
Research median
$1,810/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
$22,584/yr
At $1,882/mo median
Location
StateMD
CountyPrince Georges County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 7.9% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-7.9% YoY, -1.2% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 20737 (East Riverdale, MD) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a large share of families with children, 23.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
24,489
Median income
$86,951
Median age
31.7
Renters
49.6%
Age distribution
29.7%
24.7%
28.3%
Under 1829.7%
18–3424.7%
35–5428.3%
55–649.2%
65+8.2%
Gender
51.7%
48.3%
Male51.7%
Female48.3%
Race & ethnicity
15.8%
25.7%
58.8%
White15.8%
Black25.7%
Hispanic58.8%
Asian3.9%
Education (25+)
33%
24.2%
19.4%
23.4%
No HS diploma33%
HS diploma24.2%
Some college19.4%
Bachelor's+23.4%
Housing tenure
50.4%
49.6%
Owner50.4%
Renter49.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 20737 in East Riverdale, MD has changed in 5 years

Income
$78,947 → $86,951
up 10.1%
Population
23,562 → 24,489
up 3.9%
Renter share
47.8% → 49.6%
+1.8 pts
Bachelor's+
21.8% → 23.4%
+1.6 pts

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 20737 in East Riverdale, MD now reports about $86,951, up from $78,947 in 2021. The population has grown by 3.9% since 2021, moving from about 23,562 residents to roughly 24,489. Renters now make up 49.6% of households, compared with 47.8% five years ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 20737 covers East Riverdale, MD. The median rent here is $1,882/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,620/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,810/mo.

At 26% of local median household income ($86,951/yr), ZIP 20737 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 7.9% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 20737?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 20737 (East Riverdale, MD) is $1,882. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 20737 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 20737's median rent of $1,882/mo is $83 (4%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 20737 compare to other ZIPs in Maryland?

ZIP 20737 falls in the middle range for Maryland, ranking #84 out of 140 ZIPs at $1,882/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 20737?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $75,000/year (~$36/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,882/mo in ZIP 20737. The local median household income is $86,951/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 20737?

Rent in ZIP 20737 has decreased 7.9% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 20737 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 20737 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,882/mo, rent takes approximately 26% of the local median household income ($86,951/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 20737 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 20737 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 49.6% of ZIP 20737 households are renters, while 50.4% are owner-occupied. ZIP 20737 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 20737 compare to the rest of East Riverdale?

ZIP 20737 is pricier than East Riverdale as a whole. At $1,882/mo, it's $192 above the East Riverdale citywide median of $1,690/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 20737 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 20737 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
26%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,882/mo, rent takes ~26% of ZIP 20737's median household income ($86,951/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 20737 26%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5.75%
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