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ZIP 20743

Pop. 41,093·Prince Georges County·68th most expensive ZIP in Maryland
Median rent (all units)
$2,026/mo
Year-over-Year
+4.1%
Month-over-Month
+1.9%
vs US Median
+$61
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ZIP 20743 · $2,026
More expensive than 62% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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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).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$24,312/yr
At $2,026/mo median
Location
StateMD
CountyPrince Georges County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 4.1% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+4.1% YoY, +1.9% 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

2021 vs 2026

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

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

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. 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.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 20743 covers Capitol Heights, MD. The median rent here is $2,026/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,650/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,840/mo.

At 32% of local median household income ($76,466/yr), ZIP 20743 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 4.1% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 20743?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 20743 (Capitol Heights, MD) is $2,026. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 20743 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 20743's median rent of $2,026/mo is $61 (3%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 20743 compare to other ZIPs in Maryland?

ZIP 20743 falls in the middle range for Maryland, ranking #68 out of 140 ZIPs at $2,026/mo.

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 $81,000/year (~$39/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,026/mo in ZIP 20743. The local median household income is $76,466/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 20743?

Rent in ZIP 20743 has increased 4.1% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 20743 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 20743 is considered moderate for renters. At $2,026/mo, rent takes approximately 32% of the local median household income ($76,466/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 20743 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 20743 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 33.9% of ZIP 20743 households are renters, while 66.1% are owner-occupied. ZIP 20743 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 20743 compare to the rest of Capitol Heights?

ZIP 20743 is more affordable than Capitol Heights overall. At $2,026/mo, it's $60 below the Capitol Heights citywide median of $2,086/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 20743 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 20743 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
32%
MODERATE

At $2,026/mo, rent takes ~32% of ZIP 20743's median household income ($76,466/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 20743 32%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5.75%
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