Capitol Heights, MD · standard
ZIP Code 20743
Prince George's County, Maryland - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 38,621
- 1,533/sq mi High-density area
- $76,466
- Median income Near-median income area
- $341,000
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 23.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Capitol Heights pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 43%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 28%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,533
- people per sq mi
- 66%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 20743 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 20743 (Capitol Heights, MD) rose +4.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 288.3 in 2023 to 301.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 20743 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Capitol Heights, Prince George's County, Maryland, with 38,621 residents across 25.2 square miles, a density of 1,533 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 20743 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $76,466 (33% below the average Maryland ZIP), while per-capita income is $36,804. Unemployment is 10.7%, an important qualifier alongside the household-income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $341,000 (24% below the average Maryland ZIP), and median rent is $1,609; owner occupancy is 66.1%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 23.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.3, and the average commute is 36 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Prince George's County, so 20743 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 20743
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Capitol Heights, MD
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 20743.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
130 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
108 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
78 establishments
- Construction
Construction
66 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
62 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 20743, Capitol Heights, 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
38,621
Population
25.2
Area (sq mi)
1,533
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 20743?
37.3
Median Age
49.2%
Male
50.8%
Female
17.6%
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?
$76,466
Median Household Income
-33% vs state ZIP avg
$36,804
Per Capita Income
16.1%
Poverty Rate
10.7%
Unemployment Rate
35.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 20743 ranks nationally
Capitol Heights, MD household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$76,466 Top 43% higher than 57% of 30,318 US ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
16,442housing units
16,442
Total Housing Units
15,610
Occupied Units
832
Vacant Units
2.62
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$341,000
Median Home Value
-24% vs state ZIP avg
$1,609
Median Rent
1968
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
+4.7%
YoY Change (2024)
302
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+202%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 20743 have increased 4.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +202% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.7% | 228 |
| 2021 | +12.6% | 257 |
| 2022 | +9.7% | 282 |
| 2023 | +2.3% | 288 |
| 2024 | +4.7% | 302 |
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 620 business establishments in ZIP 20743, employing approximately 10,475 people with a combined annual payroll of $541,755,000.
620
Businesses
10,475
Employees
$541.8M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 130 | 21.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 108 | 17.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 78 | 12.6% |
| Construction | 66 | 10.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 62 | 10.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 32 | 5.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 27 | 4.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 26 | 4.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 26 | 4.2% |
| Manufacturing | 17 | 2.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 17 | 2.7% |
| Information | 10 | 1.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 8 | 1.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 5 | 0.8% |
| Educational services | 4 | 0.7% |
| Industries not classified | 3 | 0.5% |
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 20743 vs 20747 →
ZIP 20743 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 20019
Washington (20019)
54,358 residents
- 20747
District Heights (20747)
40,054 residents
- 20743
Capitol Heights (20743)
38,621 residents
- 20785
Hyattsville (20785)
35,052 residents
- 20784
Hyattsville (20784)
29,449 residents
- 20746
Suitland (20746)
28,838 residents
- 20003
Washington (20003)
26,454 residents
- 20737 20,684
Riverdale (20737)
20,684 residents
- 20781 11,440
Hyattsville (20781)
11,440 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 20743 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 20743 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 20003
Washington (20003)
$159,846 median income
- 20762
Andrews Air Force Base (20762)
$87,407 median income
- 20737
Riverdale (20737)
$86,951 median income
- 20784
Hyattsville (20784)
$86,509 median income
- 20781
Hyattsville (20781)
$86,018 median income
- 20785
Hyattsville (20785)
$85,994 median income
- 20746
Suitland (20746)
$79,330 median income
- 20743
Capitol Heights (20743)
$76,466 median income
- 20747
District Heights (20747)
$76,298 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 20743 ranks #8 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20747 | District Heights, MD | 40,054 | 2.1 mi |
| 20785 | Hyattsville, MD | 35,052 | 2.4 mi |
| 20019 | Washington, DC | 54,358 | 2.7 mi |
| 20784 | Hyattsville, MD | 29,449 | 4.6 mi |
| 20746 | Suitland, MD | 28,838 | 3.5 mi |
| 20710 | Bladensburg, MD | 9,313 | 4.4 mi |
| 20762 | Andrews Air Force Base, MD | 2,973 | 5.4 mi |
| 20003 | Washington, DC | 26,454 | 5.2 mi |
| 20737 | Riverdale, MD | 20,684 | 5.7 mi |
| 20781 | Hyattsville, MD | 11,440 | 4.7 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 20743, 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 (38,621 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 20743 in?
ZIP code 20743 (Capitol Heights) 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 20743?
ZIP code 20743 in Capitol Heights, MD has a population of 38,621 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 20743?
The median household income in ZIP 20743 is $76,466, which is 0% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 20743?
The median home value in ZIP 20743 is $341,000, which is 23% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 20743?
The largest racial group in ZIP 20743 is African American at 74.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 20.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 20743?
ZIP code 20743 has 620 business establishments employing approximately 10,475 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 20743?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 20743 are: Retail trade (130), Other services (except public administration) (108), Accommodation and food services (78). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 20743?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 20743 increased by 4.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 202%. 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 20743?
In ZIP code 20743, 60.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.3% 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 20743?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 20743 is 35.6 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 20743?
In ZIP code 20743, approximately 66.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 33.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 20743?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 20743 is 16.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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