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Lanham, MD · standard

ZIP Code 20706

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

38,692
1,444/sq mi
$104,523
Median income
$429,000
Median home value
33.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 16%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 18%
home value, US ZIPs
1,444
people per sq mi
72%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 20706 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 20706 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Lanham, Prince George's County, Maryland, with 38,692 residents across 26.8 square miles, a density of 1,444 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 20706 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $104,523 (8% below the Maryland average), while per-capita income is $38,989. The poverty rate stands at 9.8% and the unemployment rate at 5.2%. Median home value sits at $429,000 (4% below the state average), median rent at $1,840 a month, and owner-occupancy at 71.9%.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 33.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38, and the average commute is 32 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Prince George's County, letting you compare 20706 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 20706

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lanham, MD

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 20706.

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 20706, Lanham, 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

38,692

Population

26.8

Area (sq mi)

1,444

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 20706?

38.0

Median Age

49.1%

Male

50.9%

Female

36.7%

Foreign-Born

White 6.6%
African American 58.0%
Asian 5.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 11.8%
Hispanic or Latino 26.3%

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?

$104,523

Median Household Income

-8% vs state

$38,989

Per Capita Income

9.8%

Poverty Rate

5.2%

Unemployment Rate

32.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 20706 ranks nationally

Lanham, MD household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$104,523 Top 16% higher than 84% 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 58.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 33.9%

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

What does housing look like?

13,927

Total Housing Units

13,165

Occupied Units

762

Vacant Units

3.22

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 71.9%
Renter 28.1%

$429,000

Median Home Value

-4% vs state

$1,840

Median Rent

1972

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

+11.7%

YoY Change (2024)

294

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+194%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 20706 have increased 11.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +194% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.5% 212
2021 +11.7% 237
2022 +10.4% 261
2023 +0.8% 263
2024 +11.7% 294

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 1,066 business establishments in ZIP 20706, employing approximately 24,760 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,652,186,000.

1,066

Businesses

24,760

Employees

$1.7B

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 170 15.9%
Construction 146 13.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 136 12.8%
Other services (except public administration) 129 12.1%
Retail trade 113 10.6%
Accommodation and food services 77 7.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 73 6.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 46 4.3%
Transportation and warehousing 45 4.2%
Wholesale trade 29 2.7%
Information 26 2.4%
Finance and insurance 26 2.4%
Educational services 20 1.9%
Management of companies and enterprises 11 1.0%
Manufacturing 9 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 6 0.6%

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 20706 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 20706 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 20706 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 20706 ranks #4 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
20784 Hyattsville, MD 29,449 2.4 mi
20769 Glenn Dale, MD 6,604 2.5 mi
20737 Riverdale, MD 20,684 3.4 mi
20770 Greenbelt, MD 25,173 3.1 mi
20785 Hyattsville, MD 35,052 3.7 mi
20720 Bowie, MD 21,031 3.8 mi
20710 Bladensburg, MD 9,313 4.4 mi
20708 Laurel, MD 25,546 5.7 mi
20721 Bowie, MD 27,016 4.5 mi
20781 Hyattsville, MD 11,440 4.9 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 Lanham, MD Maryland

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 20706 in? ▼
ZIP code 20706 (Lanham) 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 20706? ▼
ZIP code 20706 in Lanham, MD has a population of 38,692 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 20706? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 20706 is $104,523, which is 37% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 20706? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 20706 is $429,000, which is 54% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 20706? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 20706 is African American at 58.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 26.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 20706? ▼
ZIP code 20706 has 1,066 business establishments employing approximately 24,760 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 20706? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 20706 are: Health care and social assistance (170), Construction (146), Professional, scientific, and technical services (136). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 20706? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 20706 increased by 11.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 194%. 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 20706? ▼
In ZIP code 20706, 58.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 33.9% 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 20706? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 20706 is 32.3 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 20706? ▼
In ZIP code 20706, approximately 71.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 28.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 20706? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 20706 is 9.8% 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.