Bladensburg, MD · standard
ZIP Code 20710
Prince George's County, Maryland - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 9,313
- 3,256/sq mi High-density area
- $63,810
- Median income Near-median income area
- $337,800
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 18.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Bladensburg pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a suburban-density, renter-heavy area.
- 36th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 28%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 3,256
- people per sq mi
- 21%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 20710 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 20710 (Bladensburg, MD) rose +2.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 286.1 in 2023 to 293.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 20710 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Bladensburg, Prince George's County, Maryland, home to 9,313 residents across 2.9 square miles, a density of 3,256 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 20710 reports a modest median household income of $63,810 (44% below the average Maryland ZIP), while per-capita income is $25,574. The poverty rate is 21.2%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $337,800 (25% below the average Maryland ZIP), and median rent is $1,663; owner occupancy is 21.2%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 31.7, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Prince George's County, so 20710 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 20710
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Bladensburg, MD
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 20710.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
33 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
24 establishments
- Construction
Construction
22 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
19 establishments
- Wholesale trade 11
Wholesale trade
11 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 20710, Bladensburg, 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
9,313
Population
2.9
Area (sq mi)
3,256
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 20710?
31.7
Median Age
46.9%
Male
53.1%
Female
35.1%
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?
$63,810
Median Household Income
-44% vs state ZIP avg
$25,574
Per Capita Income
21.2%
Poverty Rate
9.2%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 20710 ranks among Maryland ZIPs
Bladensburg, 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)
$63,810 11th percentile higher than 11% 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
3,574housing units
3,574
Total Housing Units
3,233
Occupied Units
341
Vacant Units
3.03
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$337,800
Median Home Value
-25% vs state ZIP avg
$1,663
Median Rent
1973
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
+2.4%
YoY Change (2024)
293
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+193%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 20710 have increased 2.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +193% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.9% | 237 |
| 2021 | +9.0% | 258 |
| 2022 | -0.5% | 257 |
| 2023 | +11.4% | 286 |
| 2024 | +2.4% | 293 |
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 153 business establishments in ZIP 20710, employing approximately 1,883 people with a combined annual payroll of $109,259,000.
153
Businesses
1,883
Employees
$109.3M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 33 | 21.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 24 | 15.7% |
| Construction | 22 | 14.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 19 | 12.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 11 | 7.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 11 | 7.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 9 | 5.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 7 | 4.6% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 2.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 2.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 2.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 2.0% |
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 20710 vs 20781 →
ZIP 20710 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 20019
Washington (20019)
54,358 residents
- 20782
Hyattsville (20782)
30,560 residents
- 20784
Hyattsville (20784)
29,449 residents
- 20740
College Park (20740)
28,780 residents
- 20737 20,684
Riverdale (20737)
20,684 residents
- 20018 16,894
Washington (20018)
16,894 residents
- 20781 11,440
Hyattsville (20781)
11,440 residents
- 20710 9,313
Bladensburg (20710)
9,313 residents
- 20712 9,031
Mount Rainier (20712)
9,031 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 20710 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 20710 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 20722
Brentwood (20722)
$91,875 median income
- 20018
Washington (20018)
$90,639 median income
- 20782
Hyattsville (20782)
$90,205 median income
- 20737
Riverdale (20737)
$86,951 median income
- 20784
Hyattsville (20784)
$86,509 median income
- 20781
Hyattsville (20781)
$86,018 median income
- 20740
College Park (20740)
$77,317 median income
- 20712
Mount Rainier (20712)
$68,846 median income
- 20710
Bladensburg (20710)
$63,810 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 20710 ranks #9 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20781 | Hyattsville, MD | 11,440 | 0.6 mi |
| 20722 | Brentwood, MD | 5,711 | 1.3 mi |
| 20737 | Riverdale, MD | 20,684 | 1.7 mi |
| 20712 | Mount Rainier, MD | 9,031 | 2.1 mi |
| 20784 | Hyattsville, MD | 29,449 | 2.0 mi |
| 20782 | Hyattsville, MD | 30,560 | 2.6 mi |
| 20018 | Washington, DC | 16,894 | 2.7 mi |
| 20740 | College Park, MD | 28,780 | 4.2 mi |
| 20019 | Washington, DC | 54,358 | 3.6 mi |
| 20742 | College Park, MD | 7,808 | 3.4 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 20710, 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 (9,313 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 20710 in?
ZIP code 20710 (Bladensburg) 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 20710?
ZIP code 20710 in Bladensburg, MD has a population of 9,313 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 20710?
The median household income in ZIP 20710 is $63,810, which is 16% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 20710?
The median home value in ZIP 20710 is $337,800, which is 21% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 20710?
The largest racial group in ZIP 20710 is African American at 53.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 42.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 20710?
ZIP code 20710 has 153 business establishments employing approximately 1,883 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 20710?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 20710 are: Retail trade (33), Other services (except public administration) (24), Construction (22). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 20710?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 20710 increased by 2.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 193%. 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 20710?
In ZIP code 20710, 57.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 20710?
In ZIP code 20710, approximately 21.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 78.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 20710?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 20710 is 21.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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