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ZIP 20747

Pop. 38,301·Prince Georges County·124th most expensive ZIP in Maryland
Median rent (all units)
$1,563/mo
Year-over-Year
+1.4%
Month-over-Month
+1.8%
vs US Median
-$402
Rising (Monthly)
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ZIP 20747 · $1,563
More affordable than 69% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,259
1 BR
$1,297
2 BR
$1,446
3 BR
$1,829
4 BR+
$2,143
Research median
$1,446/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
$18,756/yr
At $1,563/mo median
Location
StateMD
CountyPrince Georges County
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Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
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Based on rent-price momentum (+1.4% YoY, +1.8% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 20747 (District Heights, MD) is roughly split between renters and owners, 26% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
38,301
Median income
$76,298
Median age
39.5
Renters
49.7%
Age distribution
22.4%
23%
23%
16.2%
15.4%
Under 1822.4%
18–3423%
35–5423%
55–6416.2%
65+15.4%
Gender
44.2%
55.8%
Male44.2%
Female55.8%
Race & ethnicity
84.7%
White2.3%
Black84.7%
Hispanic7.9%
Asian0.6%
Other4.4%
Education (25+)
35.4%
28.9%
26%
No HS diploma9.7%
HS diploma35.4%
Some college28.9%
Bachelor's+26%
Housing tenure
50.3%
49.7%
Owner50.3%
Renter49.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 20747 in District Heights, MD has changed in 5 years

Income
$67,136 → $76,298
up 13.6%
Population
41,445 → 38,301
down 7.6%
Renter share
50.8% → 49.7%
-1.1 pts
Bachelor's+
22% → 26%
+4.0 pts
Median age
36.7 → 39.5
+2.8 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $67,136 in 2021 to $76,298 more recently. Census counts show ZIP 20747 in District Heights, MD losing about 3,144 residents over the five-year window, down 7.6% on net. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 22% to 26% across the same window.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 20747 covers District Heights, MD. The median rent here is $1,563/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,297/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,446/mo.

At 25% of local median household income ($76,298/yr), ZIP 20747 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 1.4% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 20747?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 20747 (District Heights, MD) is $1,563. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 20747 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 20747's median rent of $1,563/mo is $402 (20%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 20747 compare to other ZIPs in Maryland?

ZIP 20747 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Maryland, ranking #124 out of 140 ZIPs at $1,563/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 20747?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $63,000/year (~$30/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,563/mo in ZIP 20747. The local median household income is $76,298/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 20747?

Rent in ZIP 20747 has increased 1.4% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 20747 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 20747 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,563/mo, rent takes approximately 25% of the local median household income ($76,298/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 20747 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 20747 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 49.7% of ZIP 20747 households are renters, while 50.3% are owner-occupied. ZIP 20747 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 20747 compare to the rest of District Heights?

ZIP 20747 sits right at the District Heights citywide median of $1,563/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 20747 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 20747 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
25%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,563/mo, rent takes ~25% of ZIP 20747's median household income ($76,298/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 20747 25%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5.75%
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