20744 ZIP Code
Fort Washington, Maryland
December 14, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 20744 |
| City/Town: | Fort Washington |
| County: | Prince George's |
| State: | Maryland |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 55,820 |
| Median Household Income: | $121,068 |
| Per Capita Income: | $58,486 |
| Total Housing Units: | 21,108 |
| Median Home Value: | $390,200 |
| Land Area: | 26.1 sq miles
67.6 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.1 sq miles
0.3 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 38.7459, -76.9832 |
Population Information (20744 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 55,820 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 27,129 | 48.6% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 28,691 | 51.4% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 44.2 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,923 | 5.2% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,836 | 5.1% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 3,328 | 6.0% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,926 | 5.2% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,651 | 4.7% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 6,448 | 11.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 7,217 | 12.9% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 7,990 | 14.3% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 4,568 | 8.2% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 3,730 | 6.7% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 7,259 | 13.0% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 3,044 | 5.5% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 900 | 1.6% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (20744 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $390,200 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 8.0 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,727 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 21,108 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 19,689 | 93.3% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,419 | 6.7% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 16,074 | 81.6% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 3,615 | 18.4% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (20744 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 41,156 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 2,122 | 5.2% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,524 | 3.7% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 9,817 | 23.9% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 9,854 | 23.9% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,925 | 7.1% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 8,833 | 21.5% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 6,081 | 14.8% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 91.1% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 36.2% | 34.3% |
Income Information (20744 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $121,068 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $141,110 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $144,990 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $58,486 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (20744 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 31,447 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 28,964 | 92.8% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 2,231 | 7.2% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 14,642 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 18,576 | 64.1% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 8,792 | 30.4% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 1,569 | 5.4% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 27 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (20744 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 5,366 | 9.6% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 37,457 | 67.1% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 884 | 1.6% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 2,648 | 4.7% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 6,393 | 11.5% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 3,072 | 5.5% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 7,858 | 14.1% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 9,056 | 16.2% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 820 | 1.5% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 534 | 1.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 71 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 7,631 | 13.7% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (20744 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 481 | 2.4% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 168 | 0.9% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 715 | 3.6% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 549 | 2.8% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,073 | 5.4% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,998 | 10.1% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 2,736 | 13.9% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 4,707 | 23.9% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 2,702 | 13.7% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 4,560 | 23.2% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (20744 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 19,099 | 65.9% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 2,227 | 7.7% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 1,920 | 6.6% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 167 | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 366 | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 4,676 | 16.1% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 39.5 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (20744 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 8 | 0.0% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 2,294 | 7.9% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 356 | 1.2% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 194 | 0.7% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,225 | 7.7% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 2,269 | 7.8% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 518 | 1.8% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,574 | 5.4% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 5,349 | 18.5% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 5,705 | 19.7% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 2,217 | 7.7% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 1,509 | 5.2% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 4,746 | 16.4% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (20744 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 5.8% | 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 (20744 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 50,541 | 90.5% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 42,063 | 75.4% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 18,667 | 33.4% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 4,803 | 8.6% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (20744 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 16,156 | 82.1% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 6,336 | 32.2% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 7,524 | 38.2% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 860 | 4.4% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 315 | 1.6% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,672 | 8.5% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (20744 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 16,703 | 79.1% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 1,518 | 7.2% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 72 | 0.3% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 108 | 0.5% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 472 | 2.2% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 977 | 4.6% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,178 | 5.6% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 13 | 0.1% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 67 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (20744 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 7 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 512 | 2.4% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,960 | 9.3% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 3,940 | 18.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 3,767 | 17.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 5,006 | 23.7% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 3,834 | 18.2% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,405 | 6.7% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 455 | 2.2% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 222 | 1.1% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (20744 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 131 | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,217 | 5.8% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,838 | 8.7% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 5,950 | 28.2% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 7,915 | 37.5% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 4,057 | 19.2% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (20744 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 8,602 | 43.7% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 147 | 0.7% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 8,731 | 44.3% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 1,565 | 7.9% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 19 | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 456 | 2.3% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 71 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 98 | 0.5% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (20744 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 757 | 3.8% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 5,724 | 29.1% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 6,677 | 33.9% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 6,531 | 33.2% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (20744 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 348 | 2.2% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 103 | 0.6% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 165 | 1.0% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 461 | 2.9% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,922 | 12.0% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 9,488 | 59.0% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 3,425 | 21.3% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 162 | 1.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (20744 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,445 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $787 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,727 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.87 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.58 | 2.38 |
Households (20744 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 19,689 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 9,250 | 47.0% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,778 | 14.1% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 3,346 | 17.0% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 6,103 | 31.0% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 5,503 | 27.9% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 7,744 | 39.3% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.82 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.36 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (20744 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 22,432 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 7,989 | 35.6% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 11,055 | 49.3% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 939 | 4.2% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 2,053 | 9.2% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 8,373 | 37.3% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (20744 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 12,264 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 745 | 6.1% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 671 | 5.5% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 4,796 | 39.1% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 2,721 | 22.2% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 3,331 | 27.2% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (20744 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 44,450 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 5,237 | 11.8% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 55,344 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 5,400 | 9.8% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 237 | 4.4% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,446 | 45.3% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 2,717 | 50.3% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (20744 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 50,880 | 91.2% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 4,430 | 7.9% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,204 | 49.8% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,928 | 43.5% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 1,451 | 32.8% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 298 | 6.7% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (20744 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 45,236 | 81.0% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 680 | 1.2% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 10,584 | 1556.5% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 10,584 | 1556.5% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 10,584 | 1556.5% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 258 | 37.9% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 1,029 | 151.3% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 6,866 | 1009.7% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 6 | 0.9% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (20744 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 52,897 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 40,614 | 76.8% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 12,283 | 23.2% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 8,216 | 15.5% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 1,091 | 2.1% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 2,172 | 4.1% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 804 | 1.5% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (20744 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 19,689 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 19,132 | 97.2% | 89.4% |
Fort Washington, MD20744