20706 ZIP Code
Lanham, Maryland
December 15, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 20706 |
| City/Town: | Lanham |
| County: | Prince George's |
| State: | Maryland |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 43,797 |
| Median Household Income: | $99,555 |
| Per Capita Income: | $42,439 |
| Total Housing Units: | 13,723 |
| Median Home Value: | $383,600 |
| Land Area: | 10.1 sq miles
26.0 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.1 sq miles
0.3 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 38.9659, -76.8511 |
Population Information (20706 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 43,797 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 21,965 | 50.2% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 21,832 | 49.8% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 38.5 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,754 | 6.3% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 3,142 | 7.2% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,804 | 6.4% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,884 | 6.6% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,362 | 5.4% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 5,747 | 13.1% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 6,395 | 14.6% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 5,527 | 12.6% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,723 | 6.2% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 3,203 | 7.3% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,857 | 8.8% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,545 | 3.5% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 854 | 1.9% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (20706 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $383,600 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.6 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,794 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 13,723 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 13,119 | 95.6% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 604 | 4.4% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 9,246 | 70.5% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 3,873 | 29.5% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (20706 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 29,851 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 2,913 | 9.8% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 2,013 | 6.7% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 7,447 | 24.9% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 5,520 | 18.5% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,726 | 5.8% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 6,404 | 21.5% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 3,828 | 12.8% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 83.5% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 34.3% | 34.3% |
Income Information (20706 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $99,555 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $116,162 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $108,400 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $42,439 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (20706 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 23,775 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 22,052 | 92.9% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,695 | 7.1% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 10,496 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 16,164 | 73.3% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 4,643 | 21.1% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 1,134 | 5.1% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 111 | 0.5% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (20706 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 3,556 | 8.1% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 27,026 | 61.7% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 137 | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 2,534 | 5.8% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 18 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 7,029 | 16.0% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 3,497 | 8.0% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 9,466 | 21.6% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 10,252 | 23.4% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 2,884 | 6.6% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 34 | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 11 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 7,323 | 16.7% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (20706 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 351 | 2.7% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 168 | 1.3% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 380 | 2.9% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 514 | 3.9% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,078 | 8.2% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,007 | 15.3% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 2,117 | 16.1% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 3,245 | 24.7% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,591 | 12.1% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,668 | 12.7% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (20706 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 14,536 | 65.9% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 2,433 | 11.0% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 1,365 | 6.2% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 258 | 1.2% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 541 | 2.5% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 2,214 | 10.0% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 33.6 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (20706 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 45 | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 2,354 | 10.7% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 636 | 2.9% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 327 | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,929 | 8.7% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,479 | 6.7% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 375 | 1.7% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 895 | 4.1% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 2,954 | 13.4% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 5,495 | 24.9% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,881 | 8.5% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 1,418 | 6.4% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 2,264 | 10.3% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (20706 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 8.9% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (20706 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 38,182 | 87.2% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 25,894 | 59.1% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 17,394 | 39.7% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 5,467 | 12.5% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (20706 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 11,116 | 84.7% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,635 | 27.7% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,789 | 28.9% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 404 | 3.1% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 175 | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,432 | 10.9% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (20706 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 9,212 | 67.1% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 1,810 | 13.2% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 17 | 0.1% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 71 | 0.5% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 356 | 2.6% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 1,670 | 12.2% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 580 | 4.2% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 7 | 0.1% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (20706 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 139 | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,352 | 9.9% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 463 | 3.4% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,296 | 9.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,822 | 13.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 2,171 | 15.8% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 4,279 | 31.2% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,739 | 12.7% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 269 | 2.0% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 193 | 1.4% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (20706 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 220 | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 841 | 6.1% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,723 | 12.6% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 5,067 | 36.9% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 3,745 | 27.3% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 2,127 | 15.5% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (20706 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 7,509 | 57.2% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 81 | 0.6% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 4,811 | 36.7% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 503 | 3.8% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 21 | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 37 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 26 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 131 | 1.0% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (20706 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 719 | 5.5% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 3,892 | 29.7% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 4,358 | 33.2% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 4,150 | 31.6% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (20706 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 448 | 4.8% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 81 | 0.9% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 21 | 0.2% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 116 | 1.3% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,210 | 13.1% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 6,151 | 66.5% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 1,137 | 12.3% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 82 | 0.9% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (20706 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,349 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $795 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,794 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 3.34 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 3.28 | 2.38 |
Households (20706 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 13,119 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 5,725 | 43.6% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,657 | 20.3% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,867 | 14.2% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 4,866 | 37.1% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 4,986 | 38.0% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 4,538 | 34.6% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 3.32 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.84 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (20706 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 17,278 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 7,383 | 42.7% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 7,691 | 44.5% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 385 | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,389 | 8.0% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 6,901 | 39.9% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (20706 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 11,936 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 423 | 3.5% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 809 | 6.8% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 4,697 | 39.4% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 2,546 | 21.3% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 3,461 | 29.0% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (20706 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 32,979 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,801 | 5.5% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 43,649 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 4,989 | 11.4% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 318 | 6.4% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,802 | 56.2% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,869 | 37.5% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (20706 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 38,851 | 88.7% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 4,457 | 10.2% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,634 | 59.1% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,378 | 30.9% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 939 | 21.1% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 445 | 10.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (20706 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 27,715 | 63.3% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 1,302 | 3.0% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 16,082 | 1235.2% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 16,082 | 1235.2% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 16,082 | 1235.2% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 420 | 32.3% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 5,913 | 454.1% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 7,966 | 611.8% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 22 | 1.7% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (20706 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 41,043 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 24,920 | 60.7% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 16,123 | 39.3% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 8,547 | 20.8% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 2,545 | 6.2% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 1,403 | 3.4% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 3,628 | 8.8% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (20706 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 13,119 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 12,745 | 97.1% | 89.4% |
Lanham, MD20706