20747 ZIP Code
District Heights, Maryland
December 16, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 20747 |
| City/Town: | District Heights |
| County: | Prince George's |
| State: | Maryland |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 39,279 |
| Median Household Income: | $71,259 |
| Per Capita Income: | $46,411 |
| Total Housing Units: | 17,202 |
| Median Home Value: | $313,100 |
| Land Area: | 7.9 sq miles
20.5 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 38.8533, -76.8830 |
Population Information (20747 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 39,279 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 17,545 | 44.7% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 21,734 | 55.3% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 38.7 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,718 | 6.9% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,269 | 5.8% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,046 | 5.2% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,052 | 5.2% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,582 | 6.6% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 6,423 | 16.4% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 4,637 | 11.8% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 5,086 | 12.9% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,664 | 6.8% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 3,350 | 8.5% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,381 | 8.6% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,482 | 3.8% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 589 | 1.5% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (20747 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $313,100 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.5 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,569 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 17,202 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 16,158 | 93.9% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,044 | 6.1% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 8,058 | 49.9% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 8,100 | 50.1% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (20747 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 27,612 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 905 | 3.3% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,876 | 6.8% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 9,837 | 35.6% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 7,309 | 26.5% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,466 | 5.3% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 4,048 | 14.7% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2,171 | 7.9% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 89.9% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 22.5% | 34.3% |
Income Information (20747 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $71,259 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $87,586 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $85,570 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $46,411 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (20747 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 21,917 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 20,267 | 92.5% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,634 | 7.5% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 9,755 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 13,666 | 67.4% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 5,888 | 29.1% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 713 | 3.5% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (20747 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 851 | 2.2% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 34,044 | 86.7% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 343 | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 306 | 0.8% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 133 | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 1,844 | 4.7% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,758 | 4.5% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 2,662 | 6.8% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 3,059 | 7.8% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 346 | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 200 | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 20 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 2,493 | 6.3% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (20747 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 660 | 4.1% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 354 | 2.2% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,033 | 6.4% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,297 | 8.0% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,855 | 11.5% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 3,333 | 20.6% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 2,106 | 13.0% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 3,166 | 19.6% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,384 | 8.6% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 970 | 6.0% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (20747 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 12,298 | 60.7% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,682 | 8.3% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 3,488 | 17.2% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 128 | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 698 | 3.4% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,773 | 8.7% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 39.6 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (20747 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 15 | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,522 | 7.5% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 353 | 1.7% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 282 | 1.4% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,225 | 11.0% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 2,115 | 10.4% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 433 | 2.1% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 961 | 4.7% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 2,923 | 14.4% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 4,053 | 20.0% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,352 | 6.7% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 1,229 | 6.1% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 2,804 | 13.8% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (20747 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 10.6% | 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 (20747 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 36,682 | 93.4% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 25,630 | 65.3% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 16,332 | 41.6% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,407 | 6.1% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (20747 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 13,360 | 82.7% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 4,063 | 25.1% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,952 | 24.5% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 1,181 | 7.3% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 614 | 3.8% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 2,784 | 17.2% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (20747 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 6,378 | 37.1% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 3,141 | 18.3% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 300 | 1.7% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 388 | 2.3% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 2,145 | 12.5% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 3,103 | 18.0% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,687 | 9.8% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 56 | 0.3% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 4 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (20747 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 4 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 123 | 0.7% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 718 | 4.2% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 2,618 | 15.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,848 | 10.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 3,170 | 18.4% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 4,613 | 26.8% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 2,497 | 14.5% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 1,139 | 6.6% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 472 | 2.7% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (20747 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 723 | 4.2% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 2,845 | 16.5% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 3,949 | 23.0% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 5,870 | 34.1% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,769 | 16.1% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 1,046 | 6.1% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (20747 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 7,719 | 47.8% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 197 | 1.2% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 7,898 | 48.9% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 251 | 1.6% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 58 | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 7 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 28 | 0.2% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (20747 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 2,201 | 13.6% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 7,708 | 47.7% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 4,206 | 26.0% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,043 | 12.6% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (20747 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 227 | 2.8% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 158 | 2.0% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 180 | 2.2% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 146 | 1.8% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 2,898 | 36.0% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 3,967 | 49.2% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 388 | 4.8% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 94 | 1.2% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (20747 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,002 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $747 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,569 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.55 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.29 | 2.38 |
Households (20747 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 16,158 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,855 | 23.9% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,153 | 7.1% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 3,717 | 23.0% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 7,862 | 48.7% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 4,497 | 27.8% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 4,181 | 25.9% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.42 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.17 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (20747 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 14,104 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 7,277 | 51.6% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 4,643 | 32.9% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 351 | 2.5% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,371 | 9.7% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 9,364 | 66.4% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (20747 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 7,993 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 579 | 7.2% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 360 | 4.5% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 3,514 | 44.0% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,530 | 19.1% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,010 | 25.1% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (20747 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 30,972 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 2,453 | 7.9% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 39,089 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 5,489 | 14.0% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 426 | 7.8% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 3,058 | 55.7% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 2,005 | 36.5% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (20747 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 34,283 | 87.3% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 4,490 | 11.4% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 3,023 | 67.3% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,408 | 31.4% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 1,312 | 29.2% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 59 | 1.3% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (20747 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 36,326 | 92.5% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 505 | 1.3% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 2,953 | 584.8% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 2,953 | 584.8% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 2,953 | 584.8% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 96 | 19.0% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 850 | 168.3% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 13 | 2.6% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 1,618 | 320.4% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (20747 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 36,561 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 32,562 | 89.1% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 3,999 | 10.9% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 2,203 | 6.0% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 637 | 1.7% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 369 | 1.0% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 790 | 2.2% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (20747 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 16,158 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 15,529 | 96.1% | 89.4% |
District Heights, MD20747