20716 ZIP Code
Bowie, Maryland
January 10, 2026
| ZIP Code: | 20716 |
| City/Town: | Bowie |
| County: | Prince George's |
| State: | Maryland |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 22,340 |
| Median Household Income: | $119,507 |
| Per Capita Income: | $64,572 |
| Total Housing Units: | 9,044 |
| Median Home Value: | $379,600 |
| Land Area: | 11.5 sq miles
29.8 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.1 sq miles
0.2 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 38.9264, -76.7150 |
Population Information (20716 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 22,340 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 10,234 | 45.8% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 12,106 | 54.2% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 42.0 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,004 | 4.5% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,087 | 4.9% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,416 | 6.3% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,441 | 6.5% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,180 | 5.3% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,797 | 12.5% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,067 | 13.7% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,544 | 15.9% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,912 | 8.6% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,620 | 7.3% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,123 | 9.5% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 793 | 3.5% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 356 | 1.6% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (20716 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $379,600 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.2 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $2,070 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 9,044 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 8,794 | 97.2% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 250 | 2.8% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 6,355 | 72.3% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,439 | 27.7% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (20716 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 16,212 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 303 | 1.9% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 657 | 4.1% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 3,655 | 22.5% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,735 | 16.9% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,203 | 7.4% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3,997 | 24.7% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 3,662 | 22.6% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 94.1% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 47.2% | 34.3% |
Income Information (20716 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $119,507 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $140,526 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $140,983 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $64,572 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (20716 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 13,682 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 12,835 | 94.5% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 751 | 5.5% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 4,677 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 7,935 | 61.8% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 4,222 | 32.9% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 669 | 5.2% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 9 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (20716 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 4,213 | 18.9% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 15,347 | 68.7% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 101 | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 648 | 2.9% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 812 | 3.6% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,219 | 5.5% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,308 | 5.9% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,776 | 7.9% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 502 | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 341 | 1.5% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 59 | 0.3% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 874 | 3.9% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (20716 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 196 | 2.2% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 91 | 1.0% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 226 | 2.6% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 345 | 3.9% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 503 | 5.7% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,218 | 13.9% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 847 | 9.6% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,042 | 23.2% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,578 | 17.9% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,748 | 19.9% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (20716 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 8,147 | 63.5% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,009 | 7.9% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 648 | 5.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 18 | 0.1% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 63 | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 2,432 | 18.9% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 36.9 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (20716 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 29 | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 488 | 3.8% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 296 | 2.3% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 69 | 0.5% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,034 | 8.1% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 513 | 4.0% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 306 | 2.4% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 912 | 7.1% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 2,179 | 17.0% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 3,164 | 24.7% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 763 | 5.9% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 693 | 5.4% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 2,389 | 18.6% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (20716 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 3.4% | 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 (20716 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 21,182 | 94.8% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 18,399 | 82.4% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 5,609 | 25.1% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 897 | 4.0% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (20716 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 7,591 | 86.3% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,044 | 23.2% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,622 | 29.8% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 488 | 5.5% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 163 | 1.9% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 596 | 6.8% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (20716 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 4,346 | 48.1% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 2,724 | 30.1% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 10 | 0.1% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 52 | 0.6% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 234 | 2.6% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 600 | 6.6% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,078 | 11.9% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (20716 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 65 | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 409 | 4.5% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 963 | 10.6% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 2,252 | 24.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 2,431 | 26.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,630 | 18.0% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 966 | 10.7% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 97 | 1.1% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 24 | 0.3% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 207 | 2.3% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (20716 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 153 | 1.7% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 836 | 9.2% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,741 | 19.3% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,407 | 37.7% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,195 | 24.3% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 712 | 7.9% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (20716 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 3,550 | 40.4% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 276 | 3.1% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 4,714 | 53.6% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 114 | 1.3% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 35 | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 37 | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 68 | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (20716 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 448 | 5.1% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 3,123 | 35.5% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,205 | 36.4% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,018 | 22.9% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (20716 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 84 | 1.3% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 0 | 0.0% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 135 | 2.1% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 116 | 1.8% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,223 | 19.2% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 3,656 | 57.5% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 1,079 | 17.0% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 62 | 1.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (20716 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,354 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $772 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $2,070 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.67 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.12 | 2.38 |
Households (20716 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 8,794 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,807 | 43.3% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,422 | 16.2% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,145 | 13.0% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,455 | 39.3% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,554 | 29.0% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,572 | 29.2% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.52 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.20 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (20716 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 8,477 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 3,228 | 38.1% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 4,376 | 51.6% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 176 | 2.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 560 | 6.6% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 3,444 | 40.6% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (20716 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 5,605 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 251 | 4.5% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 173 | 3.1% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,966 | 35.1% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,508 | 26.9% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,707 | 30.5% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (20716 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 17,609 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,375 | 7.8% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 22,079 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,077 | 9.4% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 186 | 9.0% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 967 | 46.6% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 924 | 44.5% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (20716 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 19,546 | 87.5% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,583 | 11.6% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,459 | 56.5% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,038 | 40.2% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 594 | 23.0% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 86 | 3.3% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (20716 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 18,690 | 83.7% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 278 | 1.2% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 3,650 | 1312.9% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 3,650 | 1312.9% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 3,650 | 1312.9% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 209 | 75.2% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 1,679 | 604.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 1,183 | 425.5% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 40 | 14.4% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (20716 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 21,336 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 17,810 | 83.5% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 3,526 | 16.5% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,305 | 6.1% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 776 | 3.6% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 299 | 1.4% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 1,146 | 5.4% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (20716 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 8,794 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 8,526 | 97.0% | 89.4% |
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