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ZIP 20886

Pop. 34,718·Montgomery County·23rd most expensive ZIP in Maryland
Median rent (all units)
$2,457/mo
Year-over-Year
+5.6%
Month-over-Month
-0.3%
vs US Median
+$492
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ZIP 20886 · $2,457
More expensive than 78% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,810
1 BR
$1,870
2 BR
$2,080
3 BR
$2,630
4 BR+
$3,090
Research median
$2,080/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
$29,484/yr
At $2,457/mo median
Location
StateMD
CountyMontgomery County
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Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are climbing (5.6% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+5.6% YoY, -0.3% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 20886 (Montgomery Village, MD) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 43.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
34,718
Median income
$98,542
Median age
37.9
Renters
31.1%
Age distribution
23.4%
22.3%
27.2%
13.1%
14.1%
Under 1823.4%
18–3422.3%
35–5427.2%
55–6413.1%
65+14.1%
Gender
50.1%
49.9%
Male50.1%
Female49.9%
Race & ethnicity
29%
23.7%
33.1%
14.6%
White29%
Black23.7%
Hispanic33.1%
Asian14.6%
Education (25+)
21.3%
23.6%
43.3%
No HS diploma11.9%
HS diploma21.3%
Some college23.6%
Bachelor's+43.3%
Housing tenure
68.9%
31.1%
Owner68.9%
Renter31.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 20886 in Montgomery Village, MD has changed in 5 years

Income
$85,789 → $98,542
up 14.9%
Population
34,436 → 34,718
up 0.8%
Renter share
32.6% → 31.1%
-1.5 pts
Bachelor's+
42.2% → 43.3%
+1.1 pts

Household income in the area moved from $85,789 to $98,542 across the same window, up 14.9% versus 2021. The renter share has eased from 32.6% to 31.1%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 20886 covers Montgomery Village, MD. The median rent here is $2,457/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,870/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,080/mo.

At 30% of local median household income ($98,542/yr), ZIP 20886 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 5.6% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 20886?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 20886 (Montgomery Village, MD) is $2,457. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 20886 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 20886's median rent of $2,457/mo is $492 (25%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 20886 compare to other ZIPs in Maryland?

ZIP 20886 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Maryland, ranking #23 out of 140 ZIPs tracked at $2,457/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 20886?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $98,000/year (~$47/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,457/mo in ZIP 20886. The local median household income is $98,542/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 20886?

Rent in ZIP 20886 has increased 5.6% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 20886 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 20886 is considered moderate for renters. At $2,457/mo, rent takes approximately 30% of the local median household income ($98,542/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 20886 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 20886 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 31.1% of ZIP 20886 households are renters, while 68.9% are owner-occupied. ZIP 20886 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 20886 compare to the rest of Montgomery Village?

ZIP 20886 is pricier than Montgomery Village as a whole. At $2,457/mo, it's $47 above the Montgomery Village citywide median of $2,410/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 20886 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 20886 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
30%
MODERATE

At $2,457/mo, rent takes ~30% of ZIP 20886's median household income ($98,542/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 20886 30%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5.75%
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