ZIP Code · MD

ZIP 20743

Part of Capitol Heights, MD

Pop. 41,093·Prince Georges County·70th most expensive ZIP in Maryland

Median rent (all units)

$1,966/mo

Year-over-Year

+8.4%

Month-over-Month

+2.2%

vs US Median

+$34

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ZIP 20743 · $1,966

More expensive than 60% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

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Studio

$1,600

1 BR

$1,650

2 BR

$1,840

3 BR

$2,320

4 BR+

$2,730

Research median

$1,840/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

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 20743 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in June 2022.

Past year vs. the rest of Maryland

Rent in ZIP 20743 changed +8.4% over the year to September 2026. Across the 124 Maryland ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +2.6%.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 3 months in a row, and rose in 9 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($76,466) is $1,912 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 2-bedroom ($1,840); a 3-bedroom is $2,320.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 20747, 2 miles away, rents for 12% less ($1,725/mo), about $2,900 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 20743. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$23,592/yr

At $1,966/mo median

Location

CityCapitol Heights

StateMD

CountyPrince Georges County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 8.4% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+8.4% YoY, +2.2% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 20743 (Capitol Heights, MD) is majority owner-occupied, 23.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

41,093

Median income

$76,466

Median age

37.3

Renters

33.9%

Age distribution

24.8%

21.7%

27.6%

14.4%

Under 1824.8%

18–3421.7%

35–5427.6%

55–6411.5%

65+14.4%

Gender

49.2%

50.8%

Male49.2%

Female50.8%

Race & ethnicity

74.3%

20.7%

White5.5%

Black74.3%

Hispanic20.7%

Asian0.9%

Education (25+)

15.9%

37.3%

23.5%

23.3%

No HS diploma15.9%

HS diploma37.3%

Some college23.5%

Bachelor's+23.3%

Housing tenure

66.1%

33.9%

Owner66.1%

Renter33.9%

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

2023 vs 2026

How ZIP 20743 in Capitol Heights, MD has changed in 5 years

Rent

$1,623 → $1,966

up 21.1%

Income

$68,762 → $76,466

up 11.2%

Population

38,742 → 41,093

up 6.1%

Renter share

33.7% → 33.9%

+0.2 pts

Bachelor's+

19.3% → 23.3%

+4.0 pts

Median age

39.4 → 37.3

-2.1 yrs

The median rent in ZIP 20743 in Capitol Heights, MD stood at $1,623 in 2023 and currently runs about $1,966, reflecting a 21.1% increase over the period. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 20743 in Capitol Heights, MD now reports about $76,466, up from $68,762 in 2021. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has grown by 6.1% since 2021, moving from about 38,742 residents to roughly 41,093. College-educated residents now make up 23.3% of adults here, versus 19.3% in 2021. For context, the 2023 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 20743 in Capitol Heights, MD reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 20743 covers Capitol Heights, MD. The median rent here is $1,966/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,650/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,840/mo.

At 31% of local median household income ($76,466/yr), ZIP 20743 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 8.4% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 20743?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $79,000/year (about $38/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,966/mo in ZIP 20743. The local median household income is $76,466/yr, so the typical household falls short of that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 20743?

Rent in ZIP 20743 has risen 8.4% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in June 2022.

How does ZIP 20743 compare to other ZIPs in Maryland?

ZIP 20743 is in the middle among Maryland ZIP codes for rent, ranking #70 of 140 at $1,966/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 20743 changed +8.4%, against a typical +2.6% across the 124 Maryland ZIP codes Zillow tracks.