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ZIP 20895

Pop. 19,184·Montgomery County·3rd most expensive ZIP in Maryland
Median rent (all units)
$3,361/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+2.9%
vs US Median
+$1,396
Rising (Monthly)
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ZIP 20895 · $3,361
More expensive than 94% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,040
1 BR
$2,110
2 BR
$2,350
3 BR
$2,970
4 BR+
$3,490
Research median
$2,350/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
$40,332/yr
At $3,361/mo median
Location
StateMD
CountyMontgomery County
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Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
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Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 20895 (Kensington, MD) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 74.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
19,184
Median income
$173,625
Median age
41.9
Renters
21.3%
Age distribution
27.1%
12.4%
30%
18.7%
Under 1827.1%
18–3412.4%
35–5430%
55–6411.9%
65+18.7%
Gender
50%
50%
Male50%
Female50%
Race & ethnicity
67.5%
16.5%
White67.5%
Black5.5%
Hispanic16.5%
Asian5.8%
Other4.7%
Education (25+)
74.3%
No HS diploma3.3%
HS diploma10.6%
Some college11.8%
Bachelor's+74.3%
Housing tenure
78.7%
21.3%
Owner78.7%
Renter21.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 20895 in Kensington, MD has changed in 5 years

Income
$158,204 → $173,625
up 9.7%
Population
19,051 → 19,184
up 0.7%
Renter share
18.1% → 21.3%
+3.2 pts
Bachelor's+
74.3% → 74.3%
+0.0 pts

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 20895 in Kensington, MD now reports about $173,625, up from $158,204 in 2021. Renters now make up 21.3% of households, compared with 18.1% five years ago.

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About renting in ZIP 20895

Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 20895 covers Kensington, MD. The median rent here is $3,361/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,110/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,350/mo.

At 23% of local median household income ($173,625/yr), ZIP 20895 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 20895?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 20895 (Kensington, MD) is $3,361. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 20895 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 20895's median rent of $3,361/mo is $1,396 (71%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 20895 compare to other ZIPs in Maryland?

ZIP 20895 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Maryland, ranking #3 out of 140 ZIPs tracked at $3,361/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 20895?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $134,000/year (~$64/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $3,361/mo in ZIP 20895. The local median household income is $173,625/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 20895?

Rent in ZIP 20895 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 20895 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 20895 is considered very affordable for renters. At $3,361/mo, rent takes approximately 23% of the local median household income ($173,625/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 20895 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 20895 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 21.3% of ZIP 20895 households are renters, while 78.7% are owner-occupied. ZIP 20895 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 20895 compare to the rest of Kensington?

ZIP 20895 is more affordable than Kensington overall. At $3,361/mo, it's $21 below the Kensington citywide median of $3,382/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 20895 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 20895 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
23%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $3,361/mo, rent takes ~23% of ZIP 20895's median household income ($173,625/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 20895 23%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5.75%
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