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ZIP 20781

Pop. 13,352·Prince Georges County·73rd most expensive ZIP in Maryland
Median rent (all units)
$2,004/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
Stable
vs US Median
+$39
Stable (Monthly)
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ZIP 20781 · $2,004
More expensive than 61% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,670
1 BR
$1,720
2 BR
$1,920
3 BR
$2,420
4 BR+
$2,850
Research median
$1,920/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
$24,048/yr
At $2,004/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 (+0.0% YoY, +0.1% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 20781 (Edmonston, MD) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a large share of families with children, 42.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
13,352
Median income
$86,018
Median age
34.4
Renters
45.5%
Age distribution
25.9%
24.7%
28%
12.9%
Under 1825.9%
18–3424.7%
35–5428%
55–648.5%
65+12.9%
Gender
56.2%
43.8%
Male56.2%
Female43.8%
Race & ethnicity
30.2%
23.2%
41.9%
White30.2%
Black23.2%
Hispanic41.9%
Asian4.2%
Other0.5%
Education (25+)
18%
18%
21.2%
42.7%
No HS diploma18%
HS diploma18%
Some college21.2%
Bachelor's+42.7%
Housing tenure
54.5%
45.5%
Owner54.5%
Renter45.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 20781 in Edmonston, MD has changed in 5 years

Income
$89,846 → $86,018
down 4.3%
Population
12,940 → 13,352
up 3.2%
Renter share
42.4% → 45.5%
+3.1 pts
Bachelor's+
34.7% → 42.7%
+8.0 pts
Median age
32.4 → 34.4
+2.0 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 20781 in Edmonston, MD now reports about $86,018, up from $89,846 in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 12,940 to 13,352 between 2021 and 2024, a 3.2% change. About 45.5% of households rent today, against 42.4% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 34.7% to 42.7%.

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About renting in ZIP 20781

Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 20781 covers Edmonston, MD. The median rent here is $2,004/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,720/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,920/mo.

At 28% of local median household income ($86,018/yr), ZIP 20781 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 20781?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 20781 (Edmonston, MD) is $2,004. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 20781 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 20781's median rent of $2,004/mo is $39 (2%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 20781 compare to other ZIPs in Maryland?

ZIP 20781 falls in the middle range for Maryland, ranking #73 out of 140 ZIPs at $2,004/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 20781?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $80,000/year (~$38/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,004/mo in ZIP 20781. The local median household income is $86,018/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 20781?

Rent in ZIP 20781 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 20781 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 20781 is considered affordable for renters. At $2,004/mo, rent takes approximately 28% of the local median household income ($86,018/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 20781 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 20781 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 45.5% of ZIP 20781 households are renters, while 54.5% are owner-occupied. ZIP 20781 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

When was rent data for ZIP 20781 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 20781 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
28%
AFFORDABLE

At $2,004/mo, rent takes ~28% of ZIP 20781's median household income ($86,018/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 20781 28%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5.75%
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