ZIP Code · MD

ZIP 20783

Pop. 50,333·Prince Georges County·97th most expensive ZIP in Maryland
Median rent (all units)
$1,761/mo
Year-over-Year
+3.7%
Month-over-Month
-0.8%
vs US Median
-$171
Reported rents
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ZIP 20783 · $1,761
More affordable than 54% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo
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Studio
$1,416
1 BR
$1,464
2 BR
$1,630
3 BR
$2,057
4 BR+
$2,421
Research median
$1,630/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 20783 is 2.2% below its high of $1,800 in July 2024, at $1,761 as of September 2026.

Past year vs. the rest of Maryland

Rent in ZIP 20783 changed +3.7% over the year to September 2026. Across the 124 Maryland ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +2.6%.

Recent direction

Rent rose in 6 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($86,737) is $2,168 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 2-bedroom ($2,060); a 3-bedroom is $2,600.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 20710, 4 miles away, rents for 15% less ($1,501/mo), about $3,100 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 20783. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost
$21,132/yr
At $1,761/mo median
Location
StateMD
CountyPrince Georges County
Rent Market Meter
Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are climbing (3.7% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+3.7% YoY, -0.8% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 20783 (Langley Park, MD) is majority renter-occupied, has a large share of families with children, 20% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
50,333
Median income
$86,737
Median age
32.8
Renters
57.7%
Age distribution
28.3%
24.9%
26.6%
Under 1828.3%
18–3424.9%
35–5426.6%
55–6410.9%
65+9.4%
Gender
53.6%
46.4%
Male53.6%
Female46.4%
Race & ethnicity
20.5%
69.6%
White6.8%
Black20.5%
Hispanic69.6%
Asian3.9%
Education (25+)
43.3%
22.3%
14.4%
20%
No HS diploma43.3%
HS diploma22.3%
Some college14.4%
Bachelor's+20%
Housing tenure
42.3%
57.7%
Owner42.3%
Renter57.7%

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

2023 vs 2026

How ZIP 20783 in Langley Park, MD has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,552 → $1,761
up 13.5%
Income
$71,391 → $86,737
up 21.5%
Population
49,648 → 50,333
up 1.4%
Renter share
58.3% → 57.7%
-0.6 pts
Bachelor's+
20.2% → 20%
-0.2 pts
Median age
31.6 → 32.8
+1.2 yrs

Rent in ZIP 20783 in Langley Park, MD has climbed 13.5% since 2023, going from about $1,552 per month to roughly $1,761 today. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 20783 in Langley Park, MD now reports about $86,737, up from $71,391 in 2021. Income growth outran rent by about 8.0 percentage points, easing the affordability math somewhat compared with 2021. Headcount in the area went from 49,648 to 50,333 between 2021 and 2024, a 1.4% change. For context, the 2023 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 20783 in Langley Park, MD reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 20783 covers Langley Park, MD. The median rent here is $1,761/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,464/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,630/mo.

At 24% of local median household income ($86,737/yr), ZIP 20783 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 3.7% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 20783?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $70,000/year (about $34/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,761/mo in ZIP 20783. The local median household income is $86,737/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 20783?

Rent in ZIP 20783 has risen 3.7% over the past year as of September 2026. It sits 2.2% below its high of $1,800 in July 2024.

How does ZIP 20783 compare to other ZIPs in Maryland?

ZIP 20783 is one of the more affordable among Maryland ZIP codes for rent, ranking #97 of 140 at $1,761/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 20783 changed +3.7%, against a typical +2.6% across the 124 Maryland ZIP codes Zillow tracks.
Income Affordability
24%
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At $1,761/mo, rent takes ~24% of ZIP 20783's median household income ($86,737/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 20783 24%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5.75%
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