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.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 20742?

19.0

Median Age

55.6%

Male

44.4%

Female

11.1%

Foreign-Born

White 47.9%
African American 26.3%
Asian 18.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.4%
Hispanic or Latino 4.7%

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

Owner 0.0%
Renter 100.0%

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

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ZIP 20742 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 20742 ranks #0 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 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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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 20742 in?
ZIP code 20742 (College Park) 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 20742?
ZIP code 20742 in College Park, MD has a population of 7,808 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 20742?
The largest racial group in ZIP 20742 is White at 47.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 20742?
ZIP code 20742 has 46 business establishments employing approximately 902 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 20742?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 20742 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (17), Accommodation and food services (7), Other services (except public administration) (5). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 20742?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 20742 is 100.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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