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 a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in College Park, Prince George's County, Maryland, home to 7,808 residents across 1.9 square miles, a density of 4,075 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
Median household income is not on file for ZIP 20742, but per-capita income is $2,905. Poverty here runs at 100.0%, with unemployment measured 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.
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 -. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Prince George's County, letting you compare 20742 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.
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 20742
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in College Park, MD
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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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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