Suitland, MD · standard
ZIP Code 20746
Prince George's County, Maryland - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 28,838
- 1,414/sq mi High-density area
- $79,330
- Median income Near-median income area
- $351,500
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 26.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Suitland pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, renter-heavy area.
- Top 39%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 26%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,414
- people per sq mi
- 35%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 20746 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 20746 (Suitland, MD) rose +6.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 257.5 in 2023 to 272.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 20746 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Suitland, Prince George's County, Maryland, with 28,838 residents across 20.4 square miles, a density of 1,414 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 20746 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $79,330 (30% below the average Maryland ZIP), while per-capita income is $48,436. The poverty rate is 13.0%, with unemployment at 5.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $351,500 (21% below the average Maryland ZIP), and median rent is $1,745; owner occupancy is 35.0%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 26.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.1, 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 20746 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 20746
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Suitland, MD
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 20746.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
62 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
60 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
49 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
47 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
45 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 20746, Suitland, 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
28,838
Population
20.4
Area (sq mi)
1,414
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 20746?
43.1
Median Age
47.6%
Male
52.4%
Female
8.7%
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?
$79,330
Median Household Income
-30% vs state ZIP avg
$48,436
Per Capita Income
13.0%
Poverty Rate
5.6%
Unemployment Rate
35.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 20746 ranks among Maryland ZIPs
Suitland, MD household income vs. every Maryland ZIP code
Median household income among 419 reporting Maryland ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$79,330 22nd percentile higher than 22% of 419 Maryland ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
14,263housing units
14,263
Total Housing Units
13,219
Occupied Units
1,044
Vacant Units
2.05
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$351,500
Median Home Value
-21% vs state ZIP avg
$1,745
Median Rent
1975
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
+6.0%
YoY Change (2024)
273
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+173%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 20746 have increased 6.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +173% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.4% | 206 |
| 2021 | +14.1% | 235 |
| 2022 | +9.6% | 257 |
| 2023 | +0.1% | 257 |
| 2024 | +6.0% | 273 |
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 364 business establishments in ZIP 20746, employing approximately 4,360 people with a combined annual payroll of $274,717,000.
364
Businesses
4,360
Employees
$274.7M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 62 | 17.0% |
| Retail trade | 60 | 16.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 49 | 13.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 47 | 12.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 45 | 12.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 35 | 9.6% |
| Construction | 20 | 5.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 11 | 3.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 10 | 2.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 9 | 2.5% |
| Educational services | 8 | 2.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 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 20746 vs 20748 →
ZIP 20746 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
- 20020
Washington (20020)
49,864 residents
- 20747
District Heights (20747)
40,054 residents
- 20748
Temple Hills (20748)
38,792 residents
- 20743
Capitol Heights (20743)
38,621 residents
- 20032
Washington (20032)
35,653 residents
- 20735
Clinton (20735)
35,421 residents
- 20746
Suitland (20746)
28,838 residents
- 20745
Oxon Hill (20745)
28,451 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 20746 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 20746 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 20735
Clinton (20735)
$126,196 median income
- 20762
Andrews Air Force Base (20762)
$87,407 median income
- 20748
Temple Hills (20748)
$83,162 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
- 20745
Oxon Hill (20745)
$75,236 median income
- 20019
Washington (20019)
$58,296 median income
- 20020
Washington (20020)
$54,032 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 20746 ranks #4 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20748 | Temple Hills, MD | 38,792 | 1.8 mi |
| 20747 | District Heights, MD | 40,054 | 2.2 mi |
| 20743 | Capitol Heights, MD | 38,621 | 3.5 mi |
| 20762 | Andrews Air Force Base, MD | 2,973 | 3.1 mi |
| 20019 | Washington, DC | 54,358 | 4.0 mi |
| 20020 | Washington, DC | 49,864 | 3.5 mi |
| 20032 | Washington, DC | 35,653 | 4.8 mi |
| 20735 | Clinton, MD | 35,421 | 6.0 mi |
| 20745 | Oxon Hill, MD | 28,451 | 4.6 mi |
| 20373 | Naval Anacost Annex, DC | 131 | 5.1 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 20746, 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 (28,838 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 20746 in?
ZIP code 20746 (Suitland) 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 20746?
ZIP code 20746 in Suitland, MD has a population of 28,838 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 20746?
The median household income in ZIP 20746 is $79,330, which is 4% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 20746?
The median home value in ZIP 20746 is $351,500, which is 26% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 20746?
The largest racial group in ZIP 20746 is African American at 87.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 20746?
ZIP code 20746 has 364 business establishments employing approximately 4,360 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 20746?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 20746 are: Other services (except public administration) (62), Retail trade (60), Professional, scientific, and technical services (49). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 20746?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 20746 increased by 6.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 173%. 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 20746?
In ZIP code 20746, 65.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 26.1% 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 20746?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 20746 is 35.7 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 20746?
In ZIP code 20746, approximately 35.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 65.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 20746?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 20746 is 13.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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