20743 ZIP Code
Capitol Heights, Maryland
December 15, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 20743 |
| City/Town: | Capitol Heights |
| County: | Prince George's |
| State: | Maryland |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 38,692 |
| Median Household Income: | $73,023 |
| Per Capita Income: | $47,172 |
| Total Housing Units: | 16,049 |
| Median Home Value: | $296,000 |
| Land Area: | 9.6 sq miles
25.0 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 38.8839, -76.8942 |
Population Information (20743 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 38,692 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 18,039 | 46.6% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 20,653 | 53.4% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 38.6 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,415 | 6.2% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,292 | 5.9% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,635 | 6.8% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,066 | 5.3% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,755 | 4.5% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 6,342 | 16.4% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 4,548 | 11.8% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 5,337 | 13.8% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,570 | 6.6% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,603 | 6.7% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,471 | 9.0% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,934 | 5.0% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 724 | 1.9% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (20743 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $296,000 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.1 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,505 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 16,049 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 15,158 | 94.4% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 891 | 5.6% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 10,131 | 66.8% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 5,027 | 33.2% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (20743 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 27,529 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 1,550 | 5.6% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 2,193 | 8.0% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 10,356 | 37.6% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 6,380 | 23.2% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,455 | 5.3% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3,796 | 13.8% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,799 | 6.5% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 86.4% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 20.3% | 34.3% |
Income Information (20743 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $73,023 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $93,966 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $90,136 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $47,172 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (20743 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 21,142 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 19,259 | 91.4% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,804 | 8.6% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 9,606 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 13,315 | 69.1% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 5,281 | 27.4% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 642 | 3.3% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 21 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (20743 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 1,545 | 4.0% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 32,082 | 82.9% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 153 | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 247 | 0.6% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 3,541 | 9.2% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,124 | 2.9% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 4,015 | 10.4% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 4,907 | 12.7% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 712 | 1.8% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 329 | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 1 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 3,865 | 10.0% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (20743 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 950 | 6.3% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 509 | 3.4% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 473 | 3.1% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 808 | 5.3% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,865 | 12.3% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 3,178 | 21.0% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,858 | 12.3% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 3,196 | 21.1% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,320 | 8.7% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,001 | 6.6% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (20743 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 11,825 | 61.4% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,713 | 8.9% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 2,981 | 15.5% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 172 | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 528 | 2.7% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,715 | 8.9% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 36.5 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (20743 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,539 | 8.0% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 510 | 2.6% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 222 | 1.2% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,024 | 10.5% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,581 | 8.2% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 379 | 2.0% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 486 | 2.5% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 2,647 | 13.7% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 4,132 | 21.5% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,949 | 10.1% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 876 | 4.5% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 2,914 | 15.1% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (20743 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 9.7% | 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 (20743 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 35,904 | 92.8% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 24,077 | 62.2% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 17,452 | 45.1% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,679 | 6.9% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (20743 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 12,273 | 81.0% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 4,171 | 27.5% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 4,026 | 26.6% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 1,005 | 6.6% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 642 | 4.2% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 2,704 | 17.8% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (20743 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 9,003 | 56.1% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 3,084 | 19.2% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 127 | 0.8% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 279 | 1.7% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 1,238 | 7.7% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 1,347 | 8.4% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 719 | 4.5% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 252 | 1.6% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (20743 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 25 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 811 | 5.1% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 883 | 5.5% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,777 | 11.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,638 | 10.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 2,118 | 13.2% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 2,979 | 18.6% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 2,755 | 17.2% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 1,643 | 10.2% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,420 | 8.8% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (20743 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 75 | 0.5% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,504 | 9.4% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,906 | 18.1% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 7,336 | 45.7% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 3,532 | 22.0% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 696 | 4.3% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (20743 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 8,879 | 58.6% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 384 | 2.5% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 5,314 | 35.1% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 288 | 1.9% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 14 | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 65 | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 96 | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 118 | 0.8% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (20743 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 2,066 | 13.6% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 6,124 | 40.4% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 4,750 | 31.3% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,218 | 14.6% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (20743 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 461 | 4.6% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 176 | 1.7% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 163 | 1.6% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 639 | 6.3% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 3,816 | 37.7% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 4,702 | 46.4% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 150 | 1.5% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 24 | 0.2% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (20743 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,981 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $637 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,505 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.62 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.38 | 2.38 |
Households (20743 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 15,158 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 4,585 | 30.2% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,508 | 9.9% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,907 | 19.2% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 6,934 | 45.7% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 4,370 | 28.8% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 4,615 | 30.4% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.54 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.33 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (20743 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 14,300 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 6,364 | 44.5% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 5,477 | 38.3% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 415 | 2.9% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,643 | 11.5% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 7,685 | 53.7% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (20743 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 8,208 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 431 | 5.3% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 559 | 6.8% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 4,005 | 48.8% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,961 | 23.9% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,252 | 15.3% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (20743 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 30,021 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 2,434 | 8.1% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 38,583 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 5,134 | 13.3% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 307 | 6.0% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,476 | 48.2% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 2,351 | 45.8% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (20743 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 34,308 | 88.7% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 3,946 | 10.2% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,425 | 61.5% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,417 | 35.9% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 1,307 | 33.1% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 104 | 2.6% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (20743 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 33,810 | 87.4% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 562 | 1.5% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 4,882 | 868.7% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 4,882 | 868.7% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 4,882 | 868.7% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 129 | 23.0% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 1,376 | 244.8% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 3,213 | 571.7% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (20743 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 36,277 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 30,394 | 83.8% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 5,883 | 16.2% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 4,106 | 11.3% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 379 | 1.0% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 248 | 0.7% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 1,150 | 3.2% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (20743 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 15,158 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 14,175 | 93.5% | 89.4% |
Capitol Heights, MD20743