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ZIP 20912

Pop. 25,749·Montgomery County·118th most expensive ZIP in Maryland
Median rent (all units)
$1,611/mo
Year-over-Year
+8.6%
Month-over-Month
-0.3%
vs US Median
-$354
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ZIP 20912 · $1,611
More affordable than 66% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,295
1 BR
$1,335
2 BR
$1,492
3 BR
$1,884
4 BR+
$2,214
Research median
$1,492/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
$19,332/yr
At $1,611/mo median
Location
StateMD
CountyMontgomery County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 8.6% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+8.6% YoY, -0.3% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 20912 (Takoma Park, MD) is majority renter-occupied, has a large share of families with children, 51.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
25,749
Median income
$83,870
Median age
38.2
Renters
55.1%
Age distribution
27.3%
18%
31.2%
Under 1827.3%
18–3418%
35–5431.2%
55–6411.8%
65+11.7%
Gender
50.1%
49.9%
Male50.1%
Female49.9%
Race & ethnicity
38.1%
28.7%
26.2%
White38.1%
Black28.7%
Hispanic26.2%
Asian4.1%
Other3%
Education (25+)
13.2%
18.4%
16.7%
51.7%
No HS diploma13.2%
HS diploma18.4%
Some college16.7%
Bachelor's+51.7%
Housing tenure
44.9%
55.1%
Owner44.9%
Renter55.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 20912 in Takoma Park, MD has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,265 → $1,611
up 27.4%
Income
$67,427 → $83,870
up 24.4%
Population
26,120 → 25,749
down 1.4%
Renter share
58.7% → 55.1%
-3.6 pts
Bachelor's+
51.4% → 51.7%
+0.3 pts
Median age
36.4 → 38.2
+1.8 yrs

Five years ago, renters in ZIP 20912 in Takoma Park, MD paid around $1,265 a month. That figure now sits near $1,611, up 27.4% from the 2021 baseline. Census figures show median household income at $83,870 today, compared with $67,427 five years earlier. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show ZIP 20912 in Takoma Park, MD losing about 371 residents over the five-year window, down 1.4% on net. The renter share has eased from 58.7% to 55.1%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 20912 covers Takoma Park, MD. The median rent here is $1,611/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,335/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,492/mo.

At 23% of local median household income ($83,870/yr), ZIP 20912 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 8.6% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 20912?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 20912 (Takoma Park, MD) is $1,611. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 20912 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 20912's median rent of $1,611/mo is $354 (18%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 20912 compare to other ZIPs in Maryland?

ZIP 20912 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Maryland, ranking #118 out of 140 ZIPs at $1,611/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 20912?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $64,000/year (~$31/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,611/mo in ZIP 20912. The local median household income is $83,870/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 20912?

Rent in ZIP 20912 has increased 8.6% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 20912 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 20912 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,611/mo, rent takes approximately 23% of the local median household income ($83,870/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 20912 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 20912 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 55.1% of ZIP 20912 households are renters, while 44.9% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 20912 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 20912 compare to the rest of Takoma Park?

ZIP 20912 is more affordable than Takoma Park overall. At $1,611/mo, it's $12 below the Takoma Park citywide median of $1,623/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 20912 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 20912 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
23%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,611/mo, rent takes ~23% of ZIP 20912's median household income ($83,870/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 20912 23%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5.75%
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