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 High-density area
- $110,351
- Median income Above-median income area
- $446,700
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 34.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 20705 (Beltsville, MD) rose +7.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 269.2 in 2023 to 289.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Maryland ZIP), while per-capita income is $40,450. The poverty rate is 12.0%, with unemployment at 6.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $446,700 (0% below the average Maryland ZIP) and median rent is $1,814; 67.0% of occupied homes 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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Prince George's County, so 20705 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- Construction
Construction
223 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
122 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
120 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
118 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
100 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, 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
Who lives in ZIP 20705?
37.2
Median Age
48.2%
Male
51.8%
Female
42.3%
Foreign-Born
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 ZIP avg
$40,450
Per Capita Income
12.0%
Poverty Rate
6.1%
Unemployment Rate
31.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 20705 ranks among Maryland ZIPs
Beltsville, MD household income vs. every Maryland ZIP code
Median household income among 419 reporting Maryland ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$110,351 Top 47% higher than 53% of 419 Maryland ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
9,390housing units
9,390
Total Housing Units
9,012
Occupied Units
378
Vacant Units
3.15
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$446,700
Median Home Value
-0% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 20705 vs 20770 →
ZIP 20705 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 20904
Silver Spring (20904)
54,612 residents
- 20707
Laurel (20707)
31,538 residents
- 20784
Hyattsville (20784)
29,449 residents
- 20740
College Park (20740)
28,780 residents
- 20705
Beltsville (20705)
26,188 residents
- 20708
Laurel (20708)
25,546 residents
- 20770
Greenbelt (20770)
25,173 residents
- 20903
Silver Spring (20903)
23,625 residents
- 20737 20,684
Riverdale (20737)
20,684 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 20705 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 20705 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 20866
Burtonsville (20866)
$140,308 median income
- 20705
Beltsville (20705)
$110,351 median income
- 20707
Laurel (20707)
$107,706 median income
- 20904
Silver Spring (20904)
$96,025 median income
- 20737
Riverdale (20737)
$86,951 median income
- 20784
Hyattsville (20784)
$86,509 median income
- 20770
Greenbelt (20770)
$84,096 median income
- 20708
Laurel (20708)
$83,367 median income
- 20903
Silver Spring (20903)
$80,768 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 20705, both outside MD so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (26,188 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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