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ZIP 20785

Pop. 40,066·Prince Georges County·67th most expensive ZIP in Maryland
Median rent (all units)
$2,029/mo
Year-over-Year
+3.8%
Month-over-Month
+3.9%
vs US Median
+$64
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ZIP 20785 · $2,029
More expensive than 62% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,750
1 BR
$1,800
2 BR
$2,010
3 BR
$2,540
4 BR+
$2,980
Research median
$2,010/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
$24,348/yr
At $2,029/mo median
Location
StateMD
CountyPrince Georges County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 3.8% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+3.8% YoY, +3.9% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 20785 (Greater Landover, MD) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a large share of families with children, 30.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
40,066
Median income
$85,994
Median age
36.2
Renters
48.4%
Age distribution
26.7%
21.8%
27.4%
12.5%
Under 1826.7%
18–3421.8%
35–5427.4%
55–6411.5%
65+12.5%
Gender
46.4%
53.6%
Male46.4%
Female53.6%
Race & ethnicity
69%
18.5%
White6.9%
Black69%
Hispanic18.5%
Asian2.9%
Other2.7%
Education (25+)
12.7%
31.8%
25.2%
30.2%
No HS diploma12.7%
HS diploma31.8%
Some college25.2%
Bachelor's+30.2%
Housing tenure
51.6%
48.4%
Owner51.6%
Renter48.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 20785 in Greater Landover, MD has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,577 → $2,029
up 28.7%
Income
$77,829 → $85,994
up 10.5%
Population
41,655 → 40,066
down 3.8%
Renter share
48.7% → 48.4%
-0.3 pts
Bachelor's+
28.9% → 30.2%
+1.3 pts

Compared with 2021, rent in ZIP 20785 in Greater Landover, MD has climbed by $452 per month, settling near $2,029 after starting the period at $1,577. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $77,829 in 2021 to $85,994 more recently. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 18.2 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 41,655 to 40,066 between 2021 and 2024, a 3.8% change. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the ZIP 20785 in Greater Landover, MD market of 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 20785 covers Greater Landover, MD. The median rent here is $2,029/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,800/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,010/mo.

At 28% of local median household income ($85,994/yr), ZIP 20785 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 3.8% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 20785?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 20785 (Greater Landover, MD) is $2,029. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 20785 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 20785's median rent of $2,029/mo is $64 (3%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 20785 compare to other ZIPs in Maryland?

ZIP 20785 falls in the middle range for Maryland, ranking #67 out of 140 ZIPs at $2,029/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 20785?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $81,000/year (~$39/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,029/mo in ZIP 20785. The local median household income is $85,994/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 20785?

Rent in ZIP 20785 has increased 3.8% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 20785 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 20785 is considered affordable for renters. At $2,029/mo, rent takes approximately 28% of the local median household income ($85,994/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 20785 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 20785 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 48.4% of ZIP 20785 households are renters, while 51.6% are owner-occupied. ZIP 20785 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 20785 compare to the rest of Greater Landover?

ZIP 20785 is pricier than Greater Landover as a whole. At $2,029/mo, it's $271 above the Greater Landover citywide median of $1,758/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 20785 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 20785 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
28%
AFFORDABLE

At $2,029/mo, rent takes ~28% of ZIP 20785's median household income ($85,994/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 20785 28%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5.75%
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