20740 ZIP Code
College Park, Maryland
December 16, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 20740 |
| City/Town: | College Park |
| County: | Prince George's |
| State: | Maryland |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 36,583 |
| Median Household Income: | $79,446 |
| Per Capita Income: | $26,962 |
| Total Housing Units: | 12,506 |
| Median Home Value: | $392,000 |
| Land Area: | 8.8 sq miles
22.8 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.1 sq miles
0.3 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 39.0027, -76.9308 |
Population Information (20740 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 36,583 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 18,829 | 51.5% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 17,754 | 48.5% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 24.5 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,883 | 5.1% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,009 | 2.8% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,183 | 3.2% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 4,981 | 13.6% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 9,465 | 25.9% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 5,484 | 15.0% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,816 | 10.4% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,773 | 7.6% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,403 | 3.8% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,589 | 4.3% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,821 | 5.0% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 831 | 2.3% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 345 | 0.9% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (20740 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $392,000 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.2 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,775 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 12,506 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 11,348 | 90.7% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,158 | 9.3% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 4,690 | 41.3% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 6,658 | 58.7% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (20740 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 18,062 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 1,708 | 9.5% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 880 | 4.9% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 3,038 | 16.8% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,378 | 13.2% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,201 | 6.6% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 4,537 | 25.1% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 4,320 | 23.9% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 85.7% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 49.0% | 34.3% |
Income Information (20740 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $79,446 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $97,635 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $107,529 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $26,962 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (20740 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 20,164 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 18,719 | 93.4% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,327 | 6.6% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 12,191 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 12,631 | 67.5% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 4,912 | 26.2% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 1,072 | 5.7% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 104 | 0.6% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (20740 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 15,229 | 41.6% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 8,329 | 22.8% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 70 | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 5,144 | 14.1% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 8 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 4,706 | 12.9% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 3,097 | 8.5% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 6,184 | 16.9% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 7,501 | 20.5% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 622 | 1.7% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 259 | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 145 | 0.4% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 6,475 | 17.7% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (20740 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 1,343 | 11.8% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 431 | 3.8% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 760 | 6.7% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 572 | 5.0% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 842 | 7.4% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,509 | 13.3% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,374 | 12.1% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,903 | 16.8% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,395 | 12.3% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,219 | 10.7% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (20740 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 9,656 | 51.6% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,623 | 8.7% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 1,719 | 9.2% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 1,886 | 10.1% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 839 | 4.5% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 2,801 | 15.0% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 27.5 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (20740 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 28 | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 2,241 | 12.0% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 403 | 2.2% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 104 | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,774 | 9.5% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 692 | 3.7% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 421 | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 773 | 4.1% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 2,744 | 14.7% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 5,674 | 30.3% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,884 | 10.1% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 619 | 3.3% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 1,362 | 7.3% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (20740 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 24.2% | 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 (20740 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 32,573 | 89.0% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 27,624 | 75.5% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 7,556 | 20.7% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 3,873 | 10.6% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (20740 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 9,418 | 83.0% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,943 | 17.1% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,768 | 15.6% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 354 | 3.1% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 227 | 2.0% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 919 | 8.1% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (20740 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 5,682 | 45.4% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 228 | 1.8% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 45 | 0.4% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 246 | 2.0% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 554 | 4.4% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 677 | 5.4% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 5,049 | 40.4% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 25 | 0.2% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (20740 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 13 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,947 | 15.6% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,364 | 10.9% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 836 | 6.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 992 | 7.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,133 | 9.1% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 2,303 | 18.4% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 2,074 | 16.6% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 919 | 7.3% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 925 | 7.4% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (20740 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 770 | 6.2% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 2,469 | 19.7% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,727 | 21.8% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,680 | 21.4% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,485 | 19.9% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 1,375 | 11.0% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (20740 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 6,739 | 59.4% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 157 | 1.4% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 4,141 | 36.5% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 186 | 1.6% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 8 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 56 | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 61 | 0.5% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (20740 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,854 | 16.3% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 4,113 | 36.2% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,085 | 27.2% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,296 | 20.2% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (20740 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 45 | 1.0% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 36 | 0.8% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 73 | 1.6% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 66 | 1.4% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 437 | 9.3% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 3,254 | 69.4% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 737 | 15.7% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 42 | 0.9% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (20740 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,302 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $753 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,775 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.88 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.55 | 2.38 |
Households (20740 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 11,348 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,400 | 30.0% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,296 | 11.4% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 3,262 | 28.7% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,453 | 30.4% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,084 | 18.4% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,222 | 19.6% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.69 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.31 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (20740 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 16,591 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 11,310 | 68.2% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 3,957 | 23.9% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 182 | 1.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 906 | 5.5% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 10,453 | 63.0% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (20740 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 17,109 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 275 | 1.6% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 255 | 1.5% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,727 | 10.1% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 590 | 3.4% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 14,262 | 83.4% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (20740 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 31,893 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,124 | 3.5% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 36,446 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,487 | 6.8% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 126 | 5.1% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,499 | 60.3% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 862 | 34.7% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (20740 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 24,713 | 67.6% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 11,559 | 31.6% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 4,295 | 37.2% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 6,511 | 56.3% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 2,541 | 22.0% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 753 | 6.5% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (20740 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 26,578 | 72.7% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 692 | 1.9% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 10,005 | 1445.8% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 10,005 | 1445.8% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 10,005 | 1445.8% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 391 | 56.5% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 701 | 101.3% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 6 | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 5,188 | 749.7% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 100 | 14.5% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (20740 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 34,700 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 23,274 | 67.1% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 11,426 | 32.9% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 5,671 | 16.3% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 2,211 | 6.4% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 2,870 | 8.3% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 674 | 1.9% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (20740 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 11,348 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 11,109 | 97.9% | 89.4% |
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