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ZIP 20855

Part of Derwood, MD
Pop. 17,279·Montgomery County·19th most expensive ZIP in Maryland
Median rent (all units)
$2,539/mo
Year-over-Year
+15.2%
Month-over-Month
+3.0%
vs US Median
+$574
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ZIP 20855 · $2,539
More expensive than 80% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,350
1 BR
$2,420
2 BR
$2,700
3 BR
$3,410
4 BR+
$4,010
Research median
$2,700/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
$30,468/yr
At $2,539/mo median
Location
StateMD
CountyMontgomery County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 15.2% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+15.2% YoY, +3.0% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 20855 (Derwood, MD) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 66.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
17,279
Median income
$149,110
Median age
41.3
Renters
25.6%
Age distribution
20.7%
18.7%
25.4%
15.6%
19.6%
Under 1820.7%
18–3418.7%
35–5425.4%
55–6415.6%
65+19.6%
Gender
47%
53%
Male47%
Female53%
Race & ethnicity
45.5%
15.9%
20.7%
White45.5%
Black15.9%
Hispanic11.7%
Asian20.7%
Other6.1%
Education (25+)
19.3%
66.8%
No HS diploma4.2%
HS diploma9.6%
Some college19.3%
Bachelor's+66.8%
Housing tenure
74.4%
25.6%
Owner74.4%
Renter25.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 20855 in Derwood, MD has changed in 5 years

Income
$139,899 → $149,110
up 6.6%
Population
17,123 → 17,279
up 0.9%
Renter share
20.6% → 25.6%
+5.0 pts
Bachelor's+
65.3% → 66.8%
+1.5 pts

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $139,899 in 2021 to $149,110 more recently. Renters now make up 25.6% of households, compared with 20.6% five years ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 20855 covers Derwood, MD. The median rent here is $2,539/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,420/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,700/mo.

At 20% of local median household income ($149,110/yr), ZIP 20855 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 15.2% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 20855?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 20855 (Derwood, MD) is $2,539. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 20855 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 20855's median rent of $2,539/mo is $574 (29%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 20855 compare to other ZIPs in Maryland?

ZIP 20855 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Maryland, ranking #19 out of 140 ZIPs tracked at $2,539/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 20855?

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 $2,539/mo in ZIP 20855. The local median household income is $149,110/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 20855?

Rent in ZIP 20855 has increased 15.2% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 20855 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 20855 is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,539/mo, rent takes approximately 20% of the local median household income ($149,110/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 20855 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 20855 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 25.6% of ZIP 20855 households are renters, while 74.4% are owner-occupied. ZIP 20855 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 20855 compare to the rest of Derwood?

ZIP 20855 is more affordable than Derwood overall. At $2,539/mo, it's $224 below the Derwood citywide median of $2,763/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 20855 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 20855 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
20%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,539/mo, rent takes ~20% of ZIP 20855's median household income ($149,110/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 20855 20%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5.75%
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