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ZIP 20850

Pop. 50,353·Montgomery County·18th most expensive ZIP in Maryland
Median rent (all units)
$2,547/mo
Year-over-Year
+8.7%
Month-over-Month
+1.1%
vs US Median
+$582
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ZIP 20850 · $2,547
More expensive than 80% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,380
1 BR
$2,460
2 BR
$2,740
3 BR
$3,460
4 BR+
$4,060
Research median
$2,740/mo

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$30,564/yr
At $2,547/mo median
Location
StateMD
CountyMontgomery County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 8.7% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+8.7% YoY, +1.1% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 20850 (Rockville, MD) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 67.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
50,353
Median income
$125,950
Median age
41.2
Renters
49.7%
Age distribution
18.5%
22.5%
26.3%
12.3%
20.4%
Under 1818.5%
18–3422.5%
35–5426.3%
55–6412.3%
65+20.4%
Gender
45.9%
54.1%
Male45.9%
Female54.1%
Race & ethnicity
43.8%
12.1%
12.6%
28.2%
White43.8%
Black12.1%
Hispanic12.6%
Asian28.2%
Other3.4%
Education (25+)
18.1%
67.5%
No HS diploma5.6%
HS diploma8.8%
Some college18.1%
Bachelor's+67.5%
Housing tenure
50.3%
49.7%
Owner50.3%
Renter49.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 20850 in Rockville, MD has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,925 → $2,547
up 32.3%
Income
$117,093 → $125,950
up 7.6%
Population
51,707 → 50,353
down 2.6%
Renter share
46.2% → 49.7%
+3.5 pts
Bachelor's+
66% → 67.5%
+1.5 pts
Median age
40.3 → 41.2
+0.9 yrs

Across the past five years, the going rent in ZIP 20850 in Rockville, MD has shifted from $1,925 to $2,547, up 32.3% since 2021. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 20850 in Rockville, MD now reports about $125,950, up from $117,093 in 2021. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show ZIP 20850 in Rockville, MD losing about 1,354 residents over the five-year window, down 2.6% on net. The renter share has risen from 46.2% to 49.7%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. For context, the 2021 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 20850 in Rockville, MD reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 20850 covers Rockville, MD. The median rent here is $2,547/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,460/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,740/mo.

At 24% of local median household income ($125,950/yr), ZIP 20850 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 8.7% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 20850?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 20850 (Rockville, MD) is $2,547. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 20850 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 20850's median rent of $2,547/mo is $582 (30%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 20850 compare to other ZIPs in Maryland?

ZIP 20850 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Maryland, ranking #18 out of 140 ZIPs tracked at $2,547/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 20850?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $102,000/year (~$49/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,547/mo in ZIP 20850. The local median household income is $125,950/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 20850?

Rent in ZIP 20850 has increased 8.7% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 20850 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 20850 is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,547/mo, rent takes approximately 24% of the local median household income ($125,950/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 20850 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 20850 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 49.7% of ZIP 20850 households are renters, while 50.3% are owner-occupied. ZIP 20850 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 20850 compare to the rest of Rockville?

ZIP 20850 is pricier than Rockville as a whole. At $2,547/mo, it's $121 above the Rockville citywide median of $2,426/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 20850 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 20850 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
24%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,547/mo, rent takes ~24% of ZIP 20850's median household income ($125,950/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 20850 24%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5.75%
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