College Park, MD

Census ZIP code profile for College Park, MD — 2 ZIPs, total population 36,588. Median income, home value, education, commute, and demographics from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates.

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College Park, MD is covered by 2 USPS ZIP codes serving a combined population of 36,588 according to Census ACS 5-Year Estimates. U.S. cities rarely map cleanly to a single ZIP — College Park splits its residents across 2 delivery areas, each with its own demographic and housing profile. The table below lists every ZIP by population, so you can see which neighborhoods carry the weight of the city total and which are smaller pockets of the same municipal boundary.

Aggregated across every ZIP in College Park, the median household income averages $77,317 and per-capita income averages $17,581. Poverty rate runs at 64.4% and unemployment at 9.9%. On housing, the average median home value is $423,900 with median rent of $1,839 per month, and 18.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied. These are arithmetic averages across the 2 ZIPs — not population-weighted — so small ZIPs influence the headline numbers the same as large ones.

Use this city view to compare ZIPs inside College Park against each other rather than hunting for a single "city average." The Affordability Dashboard linked below combines these Census inputs with HUD Fair Market Rents, FBI crime data, and Department of Labor childcare costs into a graded scorecard for College Park as a whole, while individual ZIP pages show fine-grained household income, housing profile, education attainment, commute time, and nearby-ZIP benchmarks. Every field on this page is sourced directly from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates — no estimates, no proprietary scoring, no editorial adjustment.

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ZIP Codes

36,588

Population

$77,317

Median Income

$423,900

Median Home Value

21.3

Median Age

How much do residents of College Park earn?

Median Household Income
$77,317
Per Capita Income
$17,581
Unemployment Rate
9.9%
Poverty Rate
64.4%

What does housing look like in College Park?

Median Home Value
$423,900
Median Rent
$1,839/mo
Owner Occupied
18.4%
Housing Units
12,979

Who lives in College Park?

Bachelor's Degree+
50.1%
High School+
66.7%
Avg Commute
28 min
Foreign Born
19.6%

ZIP Codes in College Park, MD

Side-by-side: Compare 20740 vs 20742 →

ZIP Code Population Density Timezone
20740 28,780 1,396 America/New_York
20742 7,808 4,075 America/New_York

Frequently Asked Questions

How many ZIP codes are in College Park, MD?
College Park, MD has 2 ZIP codes with a combined population of 36,588, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the median household income in College Park?
The average median household income across College Park, MD ZIP codes is $77,317. The poverty rate is 64.4%.
What is the cost of living in College Park?
The average median home value in College Park, MD is $423,900. Median rent is $1,839/month. 18.4% of homes are owner-occupied.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2023). Verify with Census Bureau →

Source: HUD USPS Crosswalk (ZIP-to-county mapping) and Source: simplemaps.com (ZIP coordinates & timezones). Verify with HUD →

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Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS). Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.