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ZIP 20770

Pop. 28,384·Prince Georges County·64th most expensive ZIP in Maryland
Median rent (all units)
$2,068/mo
Year-over-Year
-5.3%
Month-over-Month
+1.7%
vs US Median
+$103
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ZIP 20770 · $2,068
More expensive than 64% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,910
1 BR
$1,970
2 BR
$2,200
3 BR
$2,780
4 BR+
$3,260
Research median
$2,200/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
$24,816/yr
At $2,068/mo median
Location
StateMD
CountyPrince Georges County
Rent Market Meter
Balanced Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (-5.3% YoY, +1.7% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 20770 (Greenbelt, MD) is majority renter-occupied, 42% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
28,384
Median income
$84,096
Median age
34.2
Renters
55.1%
Age distribution
24.6%
26.8%
22.9%
12.1%
13.7%
Under 1824.6%
18–3426.8%
35–5422.9%
55–6412.1%
65+13.7%
Gender
45.2%
54.8%
Male45.2%
Female54.8%
Race & ethnicity
18.3%
51.6%
19.3%
White18.3%
Black51.6%
Hispanic19.3%
Asian6.8%
Other4.1%
Education (25+)
22.3%
24.9%
42%
No HS diploma10.8%
HS diploma22.3%
Some college24.9%
Bachelor's+42%
Housing tenure
44.9%
55.1%
Owner44.9%
Renter55.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 20770 in Greenbelt, MD has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,762 → $2,068
up 17.4%
Income
$74,180 → $84,096
up 13.4%
Population
28,820 → 28,384
down 1.5%
Renter share
54.4% → 55.1%
+0.7 pts
Bachelor's+
45% → 42%
-3.0 pts
Median age
35 → 34.2
-0.8 yrs

Rent in ZIP 20770 in Greenbelt, MD has climbed 17.4% since 2021, going from about $1,762 per month to roughly $2,068 today. Household income in the area moved from $74,180 to $84,096 across the same window, up 13.4% versus 2021. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 4.0 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 28,820 to 28,384 between 2021 and 2024, a 1.5% change. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher slipped from 45% to 42%. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 20770 in Greenbelt, MD look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 20770 covers Greenbelt, MD. The median rent here is $2,068/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,970/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,200/mo.

At 30% of local median household income ($84,096/yr), ZIP 20770 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 5.3% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 20770?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 20770 (Greenbelt, MD) is $2,068. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 20770 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 20770's median rent of $2,068/mo is $103 (5%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 20770 compare to other ZIPs in Maryland?

ZIP 20770 falls in the middle range for Maryland, ranking #64 out of 140 ZIPs at $2,068/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 20770?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $83,000/year (~$40/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,068/mo in ZIP 20770. The local median household income is $84,096/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 20770?

Rent in ZIP 20770 has decreased 5.3% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 20770 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 20770 is considered moderate for renters. At $2,068/mo, rent takes approximately 30% of the local median household income ($84,096/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 20770 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 20770 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 55.1% of ZIP 20770 households are renters, while 44.9% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 20770 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 20770 compare to the rest of Greenbelt?

ZIP 20770 is more affordable than Greenbelt overall. At $2,068/mo, it's $15 below the Greenbelt citywide median of $2,083/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 20770 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 20770 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
30%
MODERATE

At $2,068/mo, rent takes ~30% of ZIP 20770's median household income ($84,096/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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State income tax2–5.75%
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