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ZIP 20774

Pop. 51,816·Prince Georges County·60th most expensive ZIP in Maryland
Median rent (all units)
$2,099/mo
Year-over-Year
-0.2%
Month-over-Month
-2.0%
vs US Median
+$134
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ZIP 20774 · $2,099
More expensive than 65% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,690
1 BR
$1,745
2 BR
$1,944
3 BR
$2,451
4 BR+
$2,880
Research median
$1,944/mo

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$25,188/yr
At $2,099/mo median
Location
StateMD
CountyPrince Georges County
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Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (down 0.2% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
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Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 20774 (Upper Marlboro, MD) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 45.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
51,816
Median income
$128,259
Median age
42.5
Renters
24.4%
Age distribution
19.7%
19.4%
27.5%
15.6%
17.8%
Under 1819.7%
18–3419.4%
35–5427.5%
55–6415.6%
65+17.8%
Gender
44.6%
55.4%
Male44.6%
Female55.4%
Race & ethnicity
85.8%
White4.6%
Black85.8%
Hispanic3.8%
Asian1.8%
Other4%
Education (25+)
18.3%
31%
45.5%
No HS diploma5.2%
HS diploma18.3%
Some college31%
Bachelor's+45.5%
Housing tenure
75.6%
24.4%
Owner75.6%
Renter24.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 20774 in Upper Marlboro, MD has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,724 → $2,099
up 21.8%
Income
$111,934 → $128,259
up 14.6%
Population
50,483 → 51,816
up 2.6%
Renter share
23.9% → 24.4%
+0.5 pts
Bachelor's+
46.9% → 45.5%
-1.4 pts

The median rent in ZIP 20774 in Upper Marlboro, MD stood at $1,724 in 2021 and currently runs about $2,099, reflecting a 21.8% increase over the period. Median household income rose from $111,934 to $128,259 between 2021 and 2024, a 14.6% shift. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has grown by 2.6% since 2021, moving from about 50,483 residents to roughly 51,816. Taken together, the five-year picture in ZIP 20774 in Upper Marlboro, MD reflects how housing costs and the people paying them have evolved through a stretch that included a pandemic, a hot rental market, and a recent cooling phase.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 20774 covers Upper Marlboro, MD. The median rent here is $2,099/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,745/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,944/mo.

At 20% of local median household income ($128,259/yr), ZIP 20774 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 0.2% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 20774?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 20774 (Upper Marlboro, MD) is $2,099. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 20774 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 20774's median rent of $2,099/mo is $134 (7%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 20774 compare to other ZIPs in Maryland?

ZIP 20774 falls in the middle range for Maryland, ranking #60 out of 140 ZIPs at $2,099/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 20774?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $84,000/year (~$40/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,099/mo in ZIP 20774. The local median household income is $128,259/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 20774?

Rent in ZIP 20774 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.2% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 20774 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 20774 is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,099/mo, rent takes approximately 20% of the local median household income ($128,259/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 20774 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 20774 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 24.4% of ZIP 20774 households are renters, while 75.6% are owner-occupied. ZIP 20774 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 20774 compare to the rest of Upper Marlboro?

ZIP 20774 is more affordable than Upper Marlboro overall. At $2,099/mo, it's $239 below the Upper Marlboro citywide median of $2,338/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 20774 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 20774 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
20%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,099/mo, rent takes ~20% of ZIP 20774's median household income ($128,259/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 20774 20%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5.75%
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