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
$63,810
Median income
$337,800
Median home value
18.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

ZIP code 20710 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 2.9 square miles in Bladensburg, Prince George's County, Maryland. The area is home to 9,313 residents, producing a population density of 3,256 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 20710 against Maryland and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 20710 sits at $63,810 (44% below the Maryland average), while per-capita income is $25,574. The poverty rate stands at 21.2% and the unemployment rate at 9.2%. On housing, the median home value is $337,800 (25% below the state average) with median rent at $1,663 per month, and 21.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 20710 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 18.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 31.7, and the average commute is . We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Prince George's County, so you can benchmark 20710 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 20710

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 20710.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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

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Who lives in ZIP 20710?

31.7

Median Age

46.9%

Male

53.1%

Female

35.1%

Foreign-Born

White 3.1%
African American 53.4%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.6%
Hispanic or Latino 42.6%

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

$25,574

Per Capita Income

21.2%

Poverty Rate

9.2%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 20710 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$63,810 36th percentile higher than 36% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $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 57.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.1%

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

What does housing look like?

3,574

Total Housing Units

3,233

Occupied Units

341

Vacant Units

3.03

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 21.2%
Renter 78.8%

$337,800

Median Home Value

-25% vs state

$1,663

Median Rent

1973

Median Year Built

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

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

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ZIP 20710 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 20710 ranks #8 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 20710 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 20710 ranks #9 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
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

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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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