20712 ZIP Code
Mount Rainier, Maryland
December 16, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 20712 |
| City/Town: | Mount Rainier |
| County: | Prince George's |
| State: | Maryland |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 9,630 |
| Median Household Income: | $64,674 |
| Per Capita Income: | $42,046 |
| Total Housing Units: | 4,726 |
| Median Home Value: | $497,800 |
| Land Area: | 0.7 sq miles
1.9 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 38.9424, -76.9646 |
Population Information (20712 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 9,630 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 4,639 | 48.2% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 4,991 | 51.8% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 39.0 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 633 | 6.6% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 476 | 4.9% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 564 | 5.9% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 568 | 5.9% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 536 | 5.6% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,335 | 13.9% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,844 | 19.1% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,050 | 10.9% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 523 | 5.4% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 943 | 9.8% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 877 | 9.1% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 153 | 1.6% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 128 | 1.3% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (20712 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $497,800 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 3.9 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,417 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 4,726 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 4,556 | 96.4% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 170 | 3.6% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 1,145 | 25.1% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 3,411 | 74.9% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (20712 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 6,853 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 800 | 11.7% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 464 | 6.8% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 1,680 | 24.5% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,307 | 19.1% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 211 | 3.1% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,325 | 19.3% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,066 | 15.6% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 81.6% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 34.9% | 34.3% |
Income Information (20712 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $64,674 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $79,917 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $85,971 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $42,046 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (20712 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 6,051 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 5,629 | 93.8% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 375 | 6.2% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 1,807 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 4,015 | 71.3% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,293 | 23.0% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 321 | 5.7% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (20712 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 1,924 | 20.0% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 4,126 | 42.8% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 114 | 1.2% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 2,888 | 30.0% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 578 | 6.0% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 3,308 | 34.4% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 3,674 | 38.2% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 158 | 1.6% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 251 | 2.6% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 3,265 | 33.9% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (20712 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 295 | 6.5% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 79 | 1.7% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 165 | 3.6% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 371 | 8.1% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 609 | 13.4% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,295 | 28.4% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 666 | 14.6% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 589 | 12.9% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 214 | 4.7% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 273 | 6.0% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (20712 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 2,857 | 50.8% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 269 | 4.8% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 1,179 | 20.9% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 213 | 3.8% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 156 | 2.8% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 677 | 12.0% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 32.6 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (20712 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 25 | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 589 | 10.5% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 5 | 0.1% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 9 | 0.2% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 641 | 11.4% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 200 | 3.6% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 170 | 3.0% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 332 | 5.9% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 694 | 12.3% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,453 | 25.8% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 624 | 11.1% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 320 | 5.7% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 567 | 10.1% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (20712 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 7.2% | 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 (20712 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 8,179 | 84.9% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 5,162 | 53.6% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 3,938 | 40.9% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,404 | 14.6% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (20712 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 4,133 | 90.7% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 916 | 20.1% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 582 | 12.8% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 85 | 1.9% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 147 | 3.2% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 453 | 9.9% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (20712 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 1,316 | 27.8% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 58 | 1.2% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 14 | 0.3% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 707 | 15.0% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 1,871 | 39.6% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 488 | 10.3% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 272 | 5.8% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (20712 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 149 | 3.2% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 172 | 3.6% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 371 | 7.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 254 | 5.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 413 | 8.7% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 267 | 5.6% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 644 | 13.6% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 900 | 19.0% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,556 | 32.9% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (20712 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 478 | 10.1% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,460 | 30.9% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,665 | 35.2% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 633 | 13.4% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 402 | 8.5% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 88 | 1.9% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (20712 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 2,016 | 44.2% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 47 | 1.0% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 2,455 | 53.9% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 25 | 0.5% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 13 | 0.3% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (20712 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,028 | 22.6% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,372 | 52.1% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 805 | 17.7% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 351 | 7.7% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (20712 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 0 | 0.0% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 0 | 0.0% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 38 | 3.3% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 43 | 3.8% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 497 | 43.4% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 567 | 49.5% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (20712 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,323 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $726 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,417 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.67 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.92 | 2.38 |
Households (20712 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 4,556 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 1,645 | 36.1% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 763 | 16.7% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,106 | 24.3% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,595 | 35.0% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,089 | 23.9% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 964 | 21.2% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.11 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.15 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (20712 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 3,830 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,432 | 37.4% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 1,754 | 45.8% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 204 | 5.3% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 349 | 9.1% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,762 | 46.0% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (20712 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 2,192 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 38 | 1.7% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 101 | 4.6% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 877 | 40.0% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 564 | 25.7% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 612 | 27.9% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (20712 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 7,477 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 296 | 4.0% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 9,583 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 866 | 9.0% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 80 | 9.2% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 456 | 52.7% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 330 | 38.1% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (20712 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 8,155 | 84.7% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,325 | 13.8% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 781 | 58.9% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 528 | 39.8% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 421 | 31.8% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 16 | 1.2% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (20712 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 6,149 | 63.9% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 244 | 2.5% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 3,481 | 1426.6% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 3,481 | 1426.6% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 3,481 | 1426.6% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 72 | 29.5% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 605 | 248.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 2,683 | 1099.6% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 11 | 4.5% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (20712 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 8,997 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 4,639 | 51.6% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 4,358 | 48.4% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 3,526 | 39.2% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 382 | 4.2% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 118 | 1.3% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 332 | 3.7% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (20712 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 4,556 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 4,383 | 96.2% | 89.4% |
Mount Rainier, MD20712