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 High-density area
National ZIP placement
College Park has 7,808 residents, placing it in the top 33% of the 33,099 US ZIP codes with a reported population, at 4,075 people per square mile.
Source: USPS ZIP record + U.S. Census Bureau ZIP population. Rank compares ZIP 20742 against every US ZIP with a reported population; income/home-value percentiles are not available for this ZIP.
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. Economic pressure is pronounced: 100.0% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 12.9%. The ACS does not report a median home value for this ZIP, so housing cost context is limited to the available tenure and rent fields.
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 -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Prince George's County, so 20742 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 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?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
44housing units
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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 20742, 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 (7,808 here; floor ≥1,000).
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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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