Bowie, MD · standard
ZIP Code 20716
Prince George's County, Maryland - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 20,787
- 695/sq mi High-density area
- $125,034
- Median income Above-median income area
- $429,600
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 49.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Bowie pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 8%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 18%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 695
- people per sq mi
- 70%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 20716 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 20716 (Bowie, MD) rose +4.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 265.1 in 2023 to 277.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 20716 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Bowie, Prince George's County, Maryland, with 20,787 residents across 29.9 square miles, a density of 695 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 20716 skews affluent, with a median household income of $125,034 (10% above the average Maryland ZIP), while per-capita income is $60,487. The poverty rate is 4.4%, with unemployment at 5.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $429,600 (4% below the average Maryland ZIP) and median rent is $2,240; 69.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 49.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.5, and the average commute is 35 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Prince George's County, so 20716 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 20716
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Bowie, MD
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 20716.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
130 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
78 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
72 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 51
Other services (except public administration)
51 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 45
Accommodation and food services
45 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 20716, Bowie, 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
20,787
Population
29.9
Area (sq mi)
695
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 20716?
43.5
Median Age
47.8%
Male
52.2%
Female
17.2%
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?
$125,034
Median Household Income
+10% vs state ZIP avg
$60,487
Per Capita Income
4.4%
Poverty Rate
5.4%
Unemployment Rate
35.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 20716 ranks among Maryland ZIPs
Bowie, 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)
$125,034 Top 35% higher than 65% 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
9,726housing units
9,726
Total Housing Units
9,450
Occupied Units
276
Vacant Units
2.34
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$429,600
Median Home Value
-4% vs state ZIP avg
$2,240
Median Rent
1987
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
+4.8%
YoY Change (2024)
278
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+178%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 20716 have increased 4.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +178% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.9% | 218 |
| 2021 | +9.5% | 238 |
| 2022 | +11.5% | 266 |
| 2023 | -0.3% | 265 |
| 2024 | +4.8% | 278 |
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 515 business establishments in ZIP 20716, employing approximately 9,484 people with a combined annual payroll of $591,887,000.
515
Businesses
9,484
Employees
$591.9M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 130 | 25.2% |
| Retail trade | 78 | 15.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 72 | 14.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 51 | 9.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 45 | 8.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 26 | 5.0% |
| Construction | 25 | 4.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 25 | 4.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 23 | 4.5% |
| Information | 10 | 1.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 10 | 1.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 9 | 1.8% |
| Educational services | 5 | 1.0% |
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 20716 vs 20721 →
ZIP 20716 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 20774
Upper Marlboro (20774)
43,013 residents
- 21113
Odenton (21113)
30,469 residents
- 20721
Bowie (20721)
27,016 residents
- 20715
Bowie (20715)
26,382 residents
- 21114
Crofton (21114)
25,225 residents
- 20720
Bowie (20720)
21,031 residents
- 20716
Bowie (20716)
20,787 residents
- 21054 10,127
Gambrills (21054)
10,127 residents
- 21035 7,815
Davidsonville (21035)
7,815 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 20716 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 20716 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 21035
Davidsonville (21035)
$188,347 median income
- 21140
Riva (21140)
$170,156 median income
- 21054
Gambrills (21054)
$163,825 median income
- 20721
Bowie (20721)
$163,105 median income
- 20720
Bowie (20720)
$158,997 median income
- 20776
Harwood (20776)
$149,300 median income
- 20715
Bowie (20715)
$143,732 median income
- 21114
Crofton (21114)
$141,344 median income
- 20774
Upper Marlboro (20774)
$128,259 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 20716 ranks #null of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20721 | Bowie, MD | 27,016 | 4.0 mi |
| 20715 | Bowie, MD | 26,382 | 4.4 mi |
| 21035 | Davidsonville, MD | 7,815 | 4.2 mi |
| 20774 | Upper Marlboro, MD | 43,013 | 4.8 mi |
| 21114 | Crofton, MD | 25,225 | 5.9 mi |
| 20720 | Bowie, MD | 21,031 | 5.3 mi |
| 21113 | Odenton, MD | 30,469 | 8.7 mi |
| 21054 | Gambrills, MD | 10,127 | 6.9 mi |
| 21140 | Riva, MD | 3,457 | 7.2 mi |
| 20776 | Harwood, MD | 3,289 | 7.0 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 20716, 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 (20,787 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 20716 in?
ZIP code 20716 (Bowie) 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 20716?
ZIP code 20716 in Bowie, MD has a population of 20,787 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 20716?
The median household income in ZIP 20716 is $125,034, which is 64% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 20716?
The median home value in ZIP 20716 is $429,600, which is 54% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 20716?
The largest racial group in ZIP 20716 is African American at 66.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 12.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 20716?
ZIP code 20716 has 515 business establishments employing approximately 9,484 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 20716?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 20716 are: Health care and social assistance (130), Retail trade (78), Professional, scientific, and technical services (72). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 20716?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 20716 increased by 4.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 178%. 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 20716?
In ZIP code 20716, 68.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 49.2% 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 20716?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 20716 is 35.4 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 20716?
In ZIP code 20716, approximately 69.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 30.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 20716?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 20716 is 4.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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