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Fort Washington, MD · standard

ZIP Code 20744

Prince George's County, Maryland - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

50,722
744/sq mi
$124,190
Median income
$439,400
Median home value
37.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Fort Washington pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated and unusually populous area.

Top 8%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 17%
home value, US ZIPs
744
people per sq mi
82%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 20744 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 20744 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Fort Washington, Prince George's County, Maryland, with 50,722 residents across 68.2 square miles, a density of 744 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 20744 skews affluent, with a median household income of $124,190 (9% above the Maryland average), while per-capita income is $52,800. The poverty rate stands at 4.2% and the unemployment rate at 7.0%. The typical home here is valued at $439,400 (2% below the state average); renters pay a median of $1,827 monthly, and 81.9% of units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 37.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.9, and the average commute is 37 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 20744, plus 6 more within Prince George's County, give a clearer read than the national average 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 20744

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Fort Washington, MD

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 20744.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 20744, Fort Washington, 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

50,722

Population

68.2

Area (sq mi)

744

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 20744?

44.9

Median Age

49.1%

Male

50.9%

Female

19.5%

Foreign-Born

White 9.9%
African American 63.2%
Asian 4.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.4%
Hispanic or Latino 20.3%

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?

$124,190

Median Household Income

+9% vs state

$52,800

Per Capita Income

4.2%

Poverty Rate

7.0%

Unemployment Rate

37.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 20744 ranks nationally

Fort Washington, MD household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$124,190 Top 8% higher than 92% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). This entry sits in this band. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 60.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 37.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

20,865

Total Housing Units

19,681

Occupied Units

1,184

Vacant Units

2.75

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 81.9%
Renter 18.1%

$439,400

Median Home Value

-2% vs state

$1,827

Median Rent

1977

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

+2.5%

YoY Change (2024)

262

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+162%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 20744 have increased 2.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +162% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.5% 193
2021 +12.6% 217
2022 +10.9% 241
2023 +6.3% 256
2024 +2.5% 262

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 520 business establishments in ZIP 20744, employing approximately 5,112 people with a combined annual payroll of $212,422,000.

520

Businesses

5,112

Employees

$212.4M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 88 16.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 69 13.3%
Other services (except public administration) 62 11.9%
Construction 60 11.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 50 9.6%
Retail trade 48 9.2%
Accommodation and food services 37 7.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 34 6.5%
Transportation and warehousing 21 4.0%
Educational services 16 3.1%
Finance and insurance 15 2.9%
Information 7 1.4%
Wholesale trade 4 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 4 0.8%

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 20744 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 20744 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 20744 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 20744 ranks #6 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
20745 Oxon Hill, MD 28,451 3.7 mi
20735 Clinton, MD 35,421 4.2 mi
22307 Alexandria, VA 9,581 4.1 mi
22308 Alexandria, VA 12,737 4.3 mi
20032 Washington, DC 35,653 5.7 mi
20748 Temple Hills, MD 38,792 4.9 mi
22306 Alexandria, VA 32,326 5.9 mi
20020 Washington, DC 49,864 7.4 mi
20607 Accokeek, MD 9,802 6.0 mi
22314 Alexandria, VA 29,653 5.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Prince George's County

20783 standard
Hyattsville, MD
Pop: 44,487
20774 standard
Upper Marlboro, MD
Pop: 43,013
20772 standard
Upper Marlboro, MD
Pop: 42,625
20747 standard
District Heights, MD
Pop: 40,054
20748 standard
Temple Hills, MD
Pop: 38,792
20706 standard
Lanham, MD
Pop: 38,692

Related Areas

Prince George's County Fort Washington, MD Maryland

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 20744 in? ▼
ZIP code 20744 (Fort Washington) 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 20744? ▼
ZIP code 20744 in Fort Washington, MD has a population of 50,722 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 20744? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 20744 is $124,190, which is 63% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 20744? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 20744 is $439,400, which is 58% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 20744? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 20744 is African American at 63.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 20.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 20744? ▼
ZIP code 20744 has 520 business establishments employing approximately 5,112 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 20744? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 20744 are: Health care and social assistance (88), Professional, scientific, and technical services (69), Other services (except public administration) (62). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 20744? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 20744 increased by 2.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 162%. 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 20744? ▼
In ZIP code 20744, 60.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 37.1% 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 20744? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 20744 is 37.4 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 20744? ▼
In ZIP code 20744, approximately 81.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 20744? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 20744 is 4.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.