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ZIP 20744

Pop. 54,441·Prince Georges County·102nd most expensive ZIP in Maryland
Median rent (all units)
$1,709/mo
Year-over-Year
+4.7%
Month-over-Month
+7.0%
vs US Median
-$256
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ZIP 20744 · $1,709
More affordable than 58% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,377
1 BR
$1,417
2 BR
$1,582
3 BR
$1,999
4 BR+
$2,345
Research median
$1,582/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
$20,508/yr
At $1,709/mo median
Location
StateMD
CountyPrince Georges County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 4.7% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+4.7% YoY, +7.0% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 20744 (Fort Washington, MD) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 37.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
54,441
Median income
$124,190
Median age
44.9
Renters
18.1%
Age distribution
19.9%
17.7%
26.2%
15.2%
21%
Under 1819.9%
18–3417.7%
35–5426.2%
55–6415.2%
65+21%
Gender
49.1%
50.9%
Male49.1%
Female50.9%
Race & ethnicity
63.2%
20.3%
White9.9%
Black63.2%
Hispanic20.3%
Asian4.8%
Other1.7%
Education (25+)
23.4%
29.9%
37.1%
No HS diploma9.6%
HS diploma23.4%
Some college29.9%
Bachelor's+37.1%
Housing tenure
81.9%
18.1%
Owner81.9%
Renter18.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 20744 in Fort Washington, MD has changed in 5 years

Income
$112,260 → $124,190
up 10.6%
Population
56,185 → 54,441
down 3.1%
Renter share
18.9% → 18.1%
-0.8 pts
Bachelor's+
35.7% → 37.1%
+1.4 pts
Median age
43.8 → 44.9
+1.1 yrs

Median household income rose from $112,260 to $124,190 between 2021 and 2024, a 10.6% shift. The population has contracted by 3.1% since 2021, moving from about 56,185 residents to roughly 54,441.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 20744 covers Fort Washington, MD. The median rent here is $1,709/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,417/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,582/mo.

At 17% of local median household income ($124,190/yr), ZIP 20744 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 4.7% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 20744?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 20744 (Fort Washington, MD) is $1,709. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 20744 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 20744's median rent of $1,709/mo is $256 (13%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 20744 compare to other ZIPs in Maryland?

ZIP 20744 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Maryland, ranking #102 out of 140 ZIPs at $1,709/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 20744?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $68,000/year (~$33/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,709/mo in ZIP 20744. The local median household income is $124,190/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 20744?

Rent in ZIP 20744 has increased 4.7% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 20744 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 20744 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,709/mo, rent takes approximately 17% of the local median household income ($124,190/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 20744 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 20744 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 18.1% of ZIP 20744 households are renters, while 81.9% are owner-occupied. ZIP 20744 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 20744 compare to the rest of Fort Washington?

ZIP 20744 is more affordable than Fort Washington overall. At $1,709/mo, it's $18 below the Fort Washington citywide median of $1,727/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 20744 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 20744 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
17%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,709/mo, rent takes ~17% of ZIP 20744's median household income ($124,190/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 20744 17%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5.75%
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