College Park, MD · standard
ZIP Code 20742
Prince George's County, Maryland — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 7,808
- 4,075/sq mi
ZIP code 20742 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 1.9 square miles in College Park, Prince George's County, Maryland. The area is home to 7,808 residents, producing a population density of 4,075 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 20742 against Maryland and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 20742 sits at —, while per-capita income is $2,905. The poverty rate stands at 100.0% and the unemployment rate at 12.9%. On housing, the median home value is — with median rent at — per month, and 0.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 20742 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: — of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 19, 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 20742 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 20742
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 20742.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
17 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
7 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 5
Other services (except public administration)
5 establishments
- Information 4
Information
4 establishments
- Finance and insurance 3
Finance and insurance
3 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 20742, College Park, 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
7,808
Population
1.9
Area (sq mi)
4,075
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 20742?
19.0
Median Age
55.6%
Male
44.4%
Female
11.1%
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?
$2,905
Per Capita Income
100.0%
Poverty Rate
12.9%
Unemployment Rate
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
44
Total Housing Units
44
Occupied Units
0
Vacant Units
1.75
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 46 business establishments in ZIP 20742, employing approximately 902 people with a combined annual payroll of $48,114,000.
46
Businesses
902
Employees
$48.1M
Annual Payroll
6
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 17 | 37.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 7 | 15.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 5 | 10.9% |
| Information | 4 | 8.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 6.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 6.5% |
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 20742 vs 20740 →
ZIP 20742 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 20783
Hyattsville (20783)
44,487 residents
- 20782
Hyattsville (20782)
30,560 residents
- 20740
College Park (20740)
28,780 residents
- 20912
Takoma Park (20912)
24,807 residents
- 20903
Silver Spring (20903)
23,625 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 20742 ranks #0 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20740 | College Park, MD | 28,780 | 1.2 mi |
| 20783 | Hyattsville, MD | 44,487 | 1.4 mi |
| 20782 | Hyattsville, MD | 30,560 | 2.0 mi |
| 20781 | Hyattsville, MD | 11,440 | 3.2 mi |
| 20737 | Riverdale, MD | 20,684 | 2.4 mi |
| 20722 | Brentwood, MD | 5,711 | 3.8 mi |
| 20912 | Takoma Park, MD | 24,807 | 3.0 mi |
| 20712 | Mount Rainier, MD | 9,031 | 3.4 mi |
| 20903 | Silver Spring, MD | 23,625 | 2.9 mi |
| 20710 | Bladensburg, MD | 9,313 | 3.4 mi |
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