ZIP Code · MD

ZIP 20772

Part of Upper Marlboro, MD

Pop. 54,319·Prince Georges County·14th most expensive ZIP in Maryland

Median rent (all units)

$2,668/mo

Year-over-Year

+6.0%

Month-over-Month

+0.7%

vs US Median

+$736

Reported rents

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ZIP 20772 · $2,668

More expensive than 84% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$2,000

1 BR

$2,060

2 BR

$2,300

3 BR

$2,900

4 BR+

$3,410

Research median

$2,300/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 20772 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in March 2023.

Past year vs. the rest of Maryland

Rent in ZIP 20772 changed +6.0% 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 2 months in a row, and rose in 7 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($139,403) is $3,485 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 4-bedroom ($3,410).

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 20774, 7 miles away, rents for 16% less ($2,245/mo), about $5,100 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 20772. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$32,016/yr

At $2,668/mo median

Location

CityUpper Marlboro

StateMD

CountyPrince Georges County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 6.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+6.0% YoY, +0.7% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 20772 (Upper Marlboro, MD) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 46.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

54,319

Median income

$139,403

Median age

42.3

Renters

10.7%

Age distribution

20.4%

19.1%

29.3%

16.3%

14.9%

Under 1820.4%

18–3419.1%

35–5429.3%

55–6416.3%

65+14.9%

Gender

48%

52%

Male48%

Female52%

Race & ethnicity

77.1%

White10.5%

Black77.1%

Hispanic7%

Asian1.6%

Other3.8%

Education (25+)

21.3%

26.3%

46.4%

No HS diploma6%

HS diploma21.3%

Some college26.3%

Bachelor's+46.4%

Housing tenure

89.3%

Owner89.3%

Renter10.7%

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

2023 vs 2026

How ZIP 20772 in Upper Marlboro, MD has changed in 5 years

Rent

$2,259 → $2,668

up 18.1%

Income

$126,503 → $139,403

up 10.2%

Population

53,161 → 54,319

up 2.2%

Renter share

12.5% → 10.7%

-1.8 pts

Bachelor's+

45.2% → 46.4%

+1.2 pts

The median rent in ZIP 20772 in Upper Marlboro, MD stood at $2,259 in 2023 and currently runs about $2,668, reflecting a 18.1% increase over the period. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $126,503 in 2021 to $139,403 more recently. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has grown by 2.2% since 2021, moving from about 53,161 residents to roughly 54,319. Renters now make up 10.7% of households, compared with 12.5% five years ago. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the ZIP 20772 in Upper Marlboro, MD market of 2023.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 20772 covers Upper Marlboro, MD. The median rent here is $2,668/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,060/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,300/mo.

At 23% of local median household income ($139,403/yr), ZIP 20772 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 6.0% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 20772?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $107,000/year (about $51/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,668/mo in ZIP 20772. The local median household income is $139,403/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 20772?

Rent in ZIP 20772 has risen 6.0% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in March 2023.

How does ZIP 20772 compare to other ZIPs in Maryland?

ZIP 20772 is one of the pricier among Maryland ZIP codes for rent, ranking #14 of 140 at $2,668/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 20772 changed +6.0%, against a typical +2.6% across the 124 Maryland ZIP codes Zillow tracks.