Riverdale, MD · standard
ZIP Code 20737
Prince George's County, Maryland - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 20,684
- 1,930/sq mi High-density area
- $86,951
- Median income Above-median income area
- $390,500
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 23.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Riverdale pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- Top 30%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 22%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,930
- people per sq mi
- 50%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 20737 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 20737 (Riverdale, MD) rose +8.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 311.9 in 2023 to 338.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 20737 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Riverdale, Prince George's County, Maryland, with 20,684 residents across 10.7 square miles, a density of 1,930 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 20737 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $86,951 (24% below the average Maryland ZIP), while per-capita income is $36,239. The poverty rate is 19.6%, with unemployment at 7.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $390,500 (13% below the average Maryland ZIP) and median rent is $1,655; 50.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 23.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 31.7, 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 20737 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 20737
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Riverdale, MD
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 20737.
- Construction
Construction
55 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
40 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
39 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
38 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
33 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 20737, Riverdale, 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
20,684
Population
10.7
Area (sq mi)
1,930
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 20737?
31.7
Median Age
51.7%
Male
48.3%
Female
47.7%
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?
$86,951
Median Household Income
-24% vs state ZIP avg
$36,239
Per Capita Income
19.6%
Poverty Rate
7.0%
Unemployment Rate
32.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 20737 ranks among Maryland ZIPs
Riverdale, 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)
$86,951 33rd percentile higher than 33% 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
7,192housing units
7,192
Total Housing Units
6,990
Occupied Units
202
Vacant Units
3.48
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$390,500
Median Home Value
-13% vs state ZIP avg
$1,655
Median Rent
1961
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
+8.5%
YoY Change (2024)
338
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+238%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 20737 have increased 8.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +238% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +6.1% | 242 |
| 2021 | +13.1% | 274 |
| 2022 | +4.8% | 287 |
| 2023 | +8.7% | 312 |
| 2024 | +8.5% | 338 |
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 313 business establishments in ZIP 20737, employing approximately 3,792 people with a combined annual payroll of $211,123,000.
313
Businesses
3,792
Employees
$211.1M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 55 | 17.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 40 | 12.8% |
| Retail trade | 39 | 12.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 38 | 12.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 33 | 10.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 32 | 10.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 20 | 6.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 13 | 4.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 12 | 3.8% |
| Educational services | 10 | 3.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 8 | 2.6% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 1.0% |
| Information | 3 | 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 20737 vs 20710 →
ZIP 20737 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
- 20782
Hyattsville (20782)
30,560 residents
- 20784
Hyattsville (20784)
29,449 residents
- 20740
College Park (20740)
28,780 residents
- 20770
Greenbelt (20770)
25,173 residents
- 20737
Riverdale (20737)
20,684 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 20737 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 20737 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 20706
Lanham (20706)
$104,523 median income
- 20722
Brentwood (20722)
$91,875 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
- 20770
Greenbelt (20770)
$84,096 median income
- 20740
College Park (20740)
$77,317 median income
- 20712
Mount Rainier (20712)
$68,846 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 20737 ranks #4 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20710 | Bladensburg, MD | 9,313 | 1.7 mi |
| 20784 | Hyattsville, MD | 29,449 | 1.6 mi |
| 20781 | Hyattsville, MD | 11,440 | 1.9 mi |
| 20782 | Hyattsville, MD | 30,560 | 2.8 mi |
| 20740 | College Park, MD | 28,780 | 2.8 mi |
| 20742 | College Park, MD | 7,808 | 2.4 mi |
| 20706 | Lanham, MD | 38,692 | 3.4 mi |
| 20722 | Brentwood, MD | 5,711 | 2.8 mi |
| 20770 | Greenbelt, MD | 25,173 | 3.3 mi |
| 20712 | Mount Rainier, MD | 9,031 | 3.2 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 20737, 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 (20,684 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 20737 in?
ZIP code 20737 (Riverdale) 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 20737?
ZIP code 20737 in Riverdale, MD has a population of 20,684 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 20737?
The median household income in ZIP 20737 is $86,951, which is 14% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 20737?
The median home value in ZIP 20737 is $390,500, which is 40% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 20737?
The largest racial group in ZIP 20737 is African American at 25.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 58.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 20737?
ZIP code 20737 has 313 business establishments employing approximately 3,792 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 20737?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 20737 are: Construction (55), Health care and social assistance (40), Retail trade (39). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 20737?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 20737 increased by 8.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 238%. 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 20737?
In ZIP code 20737, 47.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.4% 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 20737?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 20737 is 32.0 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 20737?
In ZIP code 20737, approximately 50.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 49.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 20737?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 20737 is 19.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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