PlainZIP

Beltsville, MD · standard

ZIP Code 20705

Prince George's County, Maryland - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

26,188
637/sq mi
$110,351
Median income
$446,700
Median home value
34.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Beltsville pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 13%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 17%
home value, US ZIPs
637
people per sq mi
67%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 20705 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 20705 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Beltsville, Prince George's County, Maryland, with 26,188 residents across 41.1 square miles, a density of 637 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 20705 skews affluent, with a median household income of $110,351 (3% below the Maryland average), while per-capita income is $40,450. Poverty here runs at 12.0%, with unemployment measured at 6.1%. On housing, the median home value is $446,700 (0% below the state average) with median rent at $1,814 per month, and 67.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 34.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.2, and the average commute is 31 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Prince George's County, so you can benchmark 20705 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 20705

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Beltsville, MD

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 20705.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 20705, Beltsville, MD · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

26,188

Population

41.1

Area (sq mi)

637

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 20705?

37.2

Median Age

48.2%

Male

51.8%

Female

42.3%

Foreign-Born

White 10.9%
African American 37.3%
Asian 10.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.0%
Hispanic or Latino 37.3%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$110,351

Median Household Income

-3% vs state

$40,450

Per Capita Income

12.0%

Poverty Rate

6.1%

Unemployment Rate

31.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 20705 ranks nationally

Beltsville, MD household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$110,351 Top 13% higher than 87% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 59.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 34.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

9,390

Total Housing Units

9,012

Occupied Units

378

Vacant Units

3.15

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 67.0%
Renter 33.0%

$446,700

Median Home Value

-0% vs state

$1,814

Median Rent

1976

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+7.7%

YoY Change (2024)

290

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+190%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 20705 have increased 7.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +190% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.7% 210
2021 +9.9% 231
2022 +11.8% 258
2023 +4.5% 269
2024 +7.7% 290

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 1,140 business establishments in ZIP 20705, employing approximately 30,389 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,227,405,000.

1,140

Businesses

30,389

Employees

$2.2B

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 223 19.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 122 10.7%
Retail trade 120 10.5%
Other services (except public administration) 118 10.3%
Wholesale trade 100 8.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 78 6.8%
Health care and social assistance 74 6.5%
Accommodation and food services 60 5.3%
Manufacturing 58 5.1%
Transportation and warehousing 50 4.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 49 4.3%
Finance and insurance 34 3.0%
Information 26 2.3%
Educational services 12 1.1%
Management of companies and enterprises 9 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 0.3%
Industries not classified 3 0.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 20705 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 20705 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 20705 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 20705 ranks #2 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
20770 Greenbelt, MD 25,173 3.2 mi
20707 Laurel, MD 31,538 3.6 mi
20740 College Park, MD 28,780 3.5 mi
20708 Laurel, MD 25,546 4.0 mi
20866 Burtonsville, MD 13,344 4.6 mi
20737 Riverdale, MD 20,684 5.8 mi
20904 Silver Spring, MD 54,612 4.4 mi
20742 College Park, MD 7,808 4.7 mi
20903 Silver Spring, MD 23,625 4.7 mi
20784 Hyattsville, MD 29,449 6.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Prince George's County

20744 standard
Fort Washington, MD
Pop: 50,722
20783 standard
Hyattsville, MD
Pop: 44,487
20774 standard
Upper Marlboro, MD
Pop: 43,013
20772 standard
Upper Marlboro, MD
Pop: 42,625
20747 standard
District Heights, MD
Pop: 40,054
20748 standard
Temple Hills, MD
Pop: 38,792

Related Areas

Prince George's County Beltsville, MD Maryland

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 20705 in? ▼
ZIP code 20705 (Beltsville) is located in Prince George's County, Maryland. Prince George's County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/prince-georges-md.
What is the population of ZIP code 20705? ▼
ZIP code 20705 in Beltsville, MD has a population of 26,188 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 20705? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 20705 is $110,351, which is 45% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 20705? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 20705 is $446,700, which is 61% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 20705? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 20705 is African American at 37.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 37.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 20705? ▼
ZIP code 20705 has 1,140 business establishments employing approximately 30,389 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 20705? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 20705 are: Construction (223), Professional, scientific, and technical services (122), Retail trade (120). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 20705? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 20705 increased by 7.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 190%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 20705? ▼
In ZIP code 20705, 59.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 34.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 20705? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 20705 is 31.1 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 20705? ▼
In ZIP code 20705, approximately 67.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 33.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 20705? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 20705 is 12.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.