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 High-density area
- $124,190
- Median income Above-median income area
- $439,400
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 37.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 20744 (Fort Washington, MD) rose +2.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 255.9 in 2023 to 262.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Maryland ZIP), while per-capita income is $52,800. The poverty rate is 4.2%, with unemployment at 7.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $439,400 (2% below the average Maryland ZIP) and median rent is $1,827; 81.9% of occupied homes 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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Prince George's County, so 20744 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 20744
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Fort Washington, MD
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 20744.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
88 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
69 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
62 establishments
- Construction
Construction
60 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
50 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 20744?
44.9
Median Age
49.1%
Male
50.9%
Female
19.5%
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?
$124,190
Median Household Income
+9% vs state ZIP avg
$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
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
20,865housing units
20,865
Total Housing Units
19,681
Occupied Units
1,184
Vacant Units
2.75
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$439,400
Median Home Value
-2% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 20744 vs 20745 →
ZIP 20744 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 20744
Fort Washington (20744)
50,722 residents
- 20020
Washington (20020)
49,864 residents
- 20748
Temple Hills (20748)
38,792 residents
- 20032
Washington (20032)
35,653 residents
- 20735
Clinton (20735)
35,421 residents
- 22306
Alexandria (22306)
32,326 residents
- 22314
Alexandria (22314)
29,653 residents
- 20745
Oxon Hill (20745)
28,451 residents
- 22308 12,737
Alexandria (22308)
12,737 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 20744 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 20744 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 22308
Alexandria (22308)
$212,545 median income
- 20607
Accokeek (20607)
$151,427 median income
- 22314
Alexandria (22314)
$148,451 median income
- 22307
Alexandria (22307)
$141,667 median income
- 20735
Clinton (20735)
$126,196 median income
- 20744
Fort Washington (20744)
$124,190 median income
- 22306
Alexandria (22306)
$97,132 median income
- 20748 $83,162
Temple Hills (20748)
$83,162 median income
- 20745 $75,236
Oxon Hill (20745)
$75,236 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 20744, 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 (50,722 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 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.
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