Mount Rainier, MD · standard
ZIP Code 20712
Prince George's County, Maryland - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 9,031
- 4,781/sq mi High-density area
- $68,846
- Median income Near-median income area
- $527,900
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 35.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Mount Rainier pairs a below-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a suburban-density, renter-heavy area.
- 45th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 12%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 4,781
- people per sq mi
- 24%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 20712 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 20712 (Mount Rainier, MD) fell -12.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 447.7 in 2023 to 392.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 20712 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Mount Rainier, Prince George's County, Maryland, home to 9,031 residents across 1.9 square miles, a density of 4,781 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 20712 reports a modest median household income of $68,846 (40% below the average Maryland ZIP), while per-capita income is $39,649. The poverty rate is 5.9%, with unemployment at 5.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing costs run above the statewide ZIP benchmark while renting is common: median home value is $527,900 (18% above the average Maryland ZIP), with only 23.5% owner-occupied homes and median rent of $1,463.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 35.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.3, 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 20712 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 20712
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Mount Rainier, MD
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 20712.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
16 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
16 establishments
- Construction
Construction
8 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
7 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 6
Accommodation and food services
6 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 20712, Mount Rainier, 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
9,031
Population
1.9
Area (sq mi)
4,781
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 20712?
39.3
Median Age
48.2%
Male
51.8%
Female
35.4%
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?
$68,846
Median Household Income
-40% vs state ZIP avg
$39,649
Per Capita Income
5.9%
Poverty Rate
5.6%
Unemployment Rate
32.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 20712 ranks among Maryland ZIPs
Mount Rainier, 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)
$68,846 15th percentile higher than 15% 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
4,526housing units
4,526
Total Housing Units
4,384
Occupied Units
142
Vacant Units
2.18
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$527,900
Median Home Value
+18% vs state ZIP avg
$1,463
Median Rent
1957
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
-12.3%
YoY Change (2024)
393
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+293%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 20712 have decreased 12.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +293% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.6% | 326 |
| 2021 | +8.9% | 355 |
| 2022 | +9.3% | 388 |
| 2023 | +15.3% | 448 |
| 2024 | -12.3% | 393 |
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 74 business establishments in ZIP 20712, employing approximately 359 people with a combined annual payroll of $14,167,000.
74
Businesses
359
Employees
$14.2M
Annual Payroll
8
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 16 | 21.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 16 | 21.6% |
| Construction | 8 | 10.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 7 | 9.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 6 | 8.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 4.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 4.0% |
| Educational services | 3 | 4.0% |
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 20712 vs 20782 →
ZIP 20712 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 20002
Washington (20002)
52,370 residents
- 20783
Hyattsville (20783)
44,487 residents
- 20782
Hyattsville (20782)
30,560 residents
- 20017 17,735
Washington (20017)
17,735 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
- 20722 5,711
Brentwood (20722)
5,711 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 20712 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 20712 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 20002
Washington (20002)
$120,337 median income
- 20017
Washington (20017)
$106,300 median income
- 20722
Brentwood (20722)
$91,875 median income
- 20018
Washington (20018)
$90,639 median income
- 20782
Hyattsville (20782)
$90,205 median income
- 20783
Hyattsville (20783)
$86,737 median income
- 20781
Hyattsville (20781)
$86,018 median income
- 20712
Mount Rainier (20712)
$68,846 median income
- 20710
Bladensburg (20710)
$63,810 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 20712 ranks #8 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20782 | Hyattsville, MD | 30,560 | 1.5 mi |
| 20722 | Brentwood, MD | 5,711 | 1.0 mi |
| 20018 | Washington, DC | 16,894 | 1.2 mi |
| 20781 | Hyattsville, MD | 11,440 | 1.5 mi |
| 20017 | Washington, DC | 17,735 | 1.5 mi |
| 20710 | Bladensburg, MD | 9,313 | 2.1 mi |
| 20064 | Washington, DC | 1,890 | 1.9 mi |
| 20317 | Washington, DC | 903 | 2.6 mi |
| 20002 | Washington, DC | 52,370 | 2.8 mi |
| 20783 | Hyattsville, MD | 44,487 | 3.9 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 20712, 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 (9,031 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 20712 in?
ZIP code 20712 (Mount Rainier) 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 20712?
ZIP code 20712 in Mount Rainier, MD has a population of 9,031 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 20712?
The median household income in ZIP 20712 is $68,846, which is 10% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 20712?
The median home value in ZIP 20712 is $527,900, which is 90% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 20712?
The largest racial group in ZIP 20712 is African American at 43.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 39.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 20712?
ZIP code 20712 has 74 business establishments employing approximately 359 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 20712?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 20712 are: Retail trade (16), Other services (except public administration) (16), Construction (8). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 20712?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 20712 decreased by 12.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 293%. 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 20712?
In ZIP code 20712, 59.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 35.0% 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 20712?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 20712 is 32.1 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 20712?
In ZIP code 20712, approximately 23.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 76.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 20712?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 20712 is 5.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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