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 High-density area
- $104,523
- Median income Above-median income area
- $429,000
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 33.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 20706 (Lanham, MD) rose +11.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 263.4 in 2023 to 294.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Maryland ZIP), while per-capita income is $38,989. The poverty rate is 9.8%, with unemployment at 5.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $429,000 (4% below the average Maryland ZIP) and median rent is $1,840; 71.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Prince George's County, so 20706 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 20706
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lanham, MD
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 20706.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
170 establishments
- Construction
Construction
146 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
136 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
129 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
113 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 20706?
38.0
Median Age
49.1%
Male
50.9%
Female
36.7%
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?
$104,523
Median Household Income
-8% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
13,927housing units
13,927
Total Housing Units
13,165
Occupied Units
762
Vacant Units
3.22
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$429,000
Median Home Value
-4% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 20706 vs 20784 →
ZIP 20706 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 20706
Lanham (20706)
38,692 residents
- 20785
Hyattsville (20785)
35,052 residents
- 20784
Hyattsville (20784)
29,449 residents
- 20721
Bowie (20721)
27,016 residents
- 20708
Laurel (20708)
25,546 residents
- 20770
Greenbelt (20770)
25,173 residents
- 20720
Bowie (20720)
21,031 residents
- 20737
Riverdale (20737)
20,684 residents
- 20781 11,440
Hyattsville (20781)
11,440 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 20706 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 20706 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 20721
Bowie (20721)
$163,105 median income
- 20720
Bowie (20720)
$158,997 median income
- 20769
Glenn Dale (20769)
$139,773 median income
- 20706
Lanham (20706)
$104,523 median income
- 20737
Riverdale (20737)
$86,951 median income
- 20784
Hyattsville (20784)
$86,509 median income
- 20781
Hyattsville (20781)
$86,018 median income
- 20785
Hyattsville (20785)
$85,994 median income
- 20770
Greenbelt (20770)
$84,096 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 20706, 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 (38,692 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 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.
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