20720 ZIP Code
Bowie, Maryland
December 16, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 20720 |
| City/Town: | Bowie |
| County: | Prince George's |
| State: | Maryland |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 26,253 |
| Median Household Income: | $158,598 |
| Per Capita Income: | $69,241 |
| Total Housing Units: | 8,442 |
| Median Home Value: | $498,000 |
| Land Area: | 14.7 sq miles
38.2 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.3 sq miles
0.7 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 38.9964, -76.7834 |
Population Information (20720 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 26,253 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 12,424 | 47.3% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 13,829 | 52.7% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 40.9 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,843 | 7.0% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,086 | 7.9% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,749 | 6.7% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,595 | 6.1% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,702 | 6.5% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,546 | 9.7% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,172 | 12.1% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,792 | 14.4% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,270 | 8.6% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,952 | 7.4% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,377 | 9.1% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 757 | 2.9% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 412 | 1.6% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (20720 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $498,000 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 8.3 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $2,665 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 8,442 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 8,270 | 98.0% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 172 | 2.0% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 7,764 | 93.9% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 506 | 6.1% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (20720 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 17,278 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 516 | 3.0% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 409 | 2.4% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 2,765 | 16.0% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,560 | 14.8% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,292 | 7.5% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 5,263 | 30.5% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 4,473 | 25.9% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 94.6% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 56.3% | 34.3% |
Income Information (20720 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $158,598 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $181,984 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $170,916 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $69,241 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (20720 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 15,186 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 14,352 | 95.0% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 754 | 5.0% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 5,081 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 8,893 | 62.0% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 4,537 | 31.6% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 922 | 6.4% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (20720 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 3,687 | 14.0% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 18,326 | 69.8% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 12 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 1,298 | 4.9% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 1,267 | 4.8% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,663 | 6.3% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,979 | 7.5% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,879 | 7.2% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 73 | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 252 | 1.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 71 | 0.3% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 1,483 | 5.6% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (20720 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 108 | 1.3% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 52 | 0.6% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 95 | 1.1% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 93 | 1.1% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 85 | 1.0% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 534 | 6.5% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 884 | 10.7% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,070 | 25.0% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,239 | 15.0% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 3,110 | 37.6% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (20720 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 8,649 | 60.3% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,265 | 8.8% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 829 | 5.8% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 65 | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 50 | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 3,149 | 21.9% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 36.4 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (20720 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 52 | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 439 | 3.1% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 275 | 1.9% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 83 | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 964 | 6.7% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 554 | 3.9% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 376 | 2.6% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,039 | 7.2% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 2,443 | 17.0% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 3,413 | 23.8% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,106 | 7.7% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 888 | 6.2% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 2,720 | 19.0% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (20720 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 2.6% | 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 (20720 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 25,278 | 96.3% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 21,657 | 82.5% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 6,839 | 26.1% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 878 | 3.3% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (20720 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 7,645 | 92.4% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,888 | 22.8% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,400 | 29.0% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 245 | 3.0% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 202 | 2.4% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 660 | 8.0% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (20720 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 6,281 | 74.4% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 1,999 | 23.7% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 0 | 0.0% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 36 | 0.4% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 39 | 0.5% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 35 | 0.4% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 52 | 0.6% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (20720 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 10 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,127 | 13.3% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 2,589 | 30.7% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 2,142 | 25.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,548 | 18.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 287 | 3.4% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 376 | 4.5% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 88 | 1.0% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 34 | 0.4% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 241 | 2.9% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (20720 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 0 | 0.0% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 36 | 0.4% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 271 | 3.2% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,536 | 30.0% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 3,408 | 40.4% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 2,191 | 26.0% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (20720 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 5,468 | 66.1% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 87 | 1.1% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 2,315 | 28.0% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 274 | 3.3% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 25 | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 49 | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 52 | 0.6% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (20720 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 112 | 1.4% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,865 | 22.6% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,266 | 39.5% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 3,027 | 36.6% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (20720 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 122 | 1.6% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 13 | 0.2% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 0 | 0.0% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 13 | 0.2% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 585 | 7.5% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 3,187 | 41.0% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 3,648 | 47.0% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 196 | 2.5% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (20720 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,915 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $893 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $2,665 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 3.14 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 3.06 | 2.38 |
Households (20720 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 8,270 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 4,932 | 59.6% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,005 | 24.2% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 732 | 8.9% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,456 | 29.7% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,156 | 38.2% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,253 | 27.2% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 3.14 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.40 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (20720 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 9,465 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 3,259 | 34.4% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 5,568 | 58.8% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 194 | 2.0% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 370 | 3.9% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 3,286 | 34.7% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (20720 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 7,194 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 337 | 4.7% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 375 | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,976 | 41.4% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,090 | 15.2% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,416 | 33.6% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (20720 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 19,574 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,385 | 7.1% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 26,156 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,033 | 7.8% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 161 | 7.9% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 912 | 44.9% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 960 | 47.2% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (20720 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 23,003 | 87.6% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,771 | 10.6% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,561 | 56.3% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,017 | 36.7% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 367 | 13.2% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 193 | 7.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (20720 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 20,354 | 77.5% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 612 | 2.3% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 5,899 | 963.9% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 5,899 | 963.9% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 5,899 | 963.9% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 188 | 30.7% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 2,871 | 469.1% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 1,639 | 267.8% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 11 | 1.8% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (20720 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 24,410 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 19,167 | 78.5% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 5,243 | 21.5% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,829 | 7.5% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 752 | 3.1% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 773 | 3.2% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 1,889 | 7.7% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (20720 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 8,270 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 8,179 | 98.9% | 89.4% |
Bowie, MD20720