District Heights, MD · standard
ZIP Code 20747
Prince George's County, Maryland - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 40,054
- 2,023/sq mi High-density area
- $76,298
- Median income Near-median income area
- $344,800
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 26.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
District Heights pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a suburban-density, mixed-tenure area.
- Top 43%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 27%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 2,023
- people per sq mi
- 50%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 20747 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 20747 (District Heights, MD) rose +4.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 261.7 in 2023 to 272.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 20747 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in District Heights, Prince George's County, Maryland, with 40,054 residents across 19.8 square miles, a density of 2,023 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 20747 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $76,298 (33% below the average Maryland ZIP), while per-capita income is $39,977. The poverty rate is 11.5%, with unemployment at 7.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $344,800 (23% below the average Maryland ZIP), and median rent is $1,693; owner occupancy is 50.3%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 26.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.5, 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 20747 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 20747
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in District Heights, MD
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 20747.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
154 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
76 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 61
Accommodation and food services
61 establishments
- Construction 36
Construction
36 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 32
Health care and social assistance
32 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 20747, District 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
40,054
Population
19.8
Area (sq mi)
2,023
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 20747?
39.5
Median Age
44.2%
Male
55.8%
Female
8.4%
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?
$76,298
Median Household Income
-33% vs state ZIP avg
$39,977
Per Capita Income
11.5%
Poverty Rate
7.0%
Unemployment Rate
37.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 20747 ranks nationally
District Heights, MD household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$76,298 Top 43% higher than 57% of 30,318 US 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
17,485housing units
17,485
Total Housing Units
16,103
Occupied Units
1,382
Vacant Units
2.37
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$344,800
Median Home Value
-23% vs state ZIP avg
$1,693
Median Rent
1970
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
+4.3%
YoY Change (2024)
273
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+173%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 20747 have increased 4.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +173% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +8.4% | 207 |
| 2021 | +11.3% | 230 |
| 2022 | +12.7% | 259 |
| 2023 | +0.8% | 262 |
| 2024 | +4.3% | 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 511 business establishments in ZIP 20747, employing approximately 6,386 people with a combined annual payroll of $273,612,000.
511
Businesses
6,386
Employees
$273.6M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 154 | 30.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 76 | 14.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 61 | 11.9% |
| Construction | 36 | 7.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 32 | 6.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 27 | 5.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 26 | 5.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 22 | 4.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 20 | 3.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 16 | 3.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 15 | 2.9% |
| Manufacturing | 9 | 1.8% |
| Information | 8 | 1.6% |
| Educational services | 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 20747 vs 20743 →
ZIP 20747 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
- 20735
Clinton (20735)
35,421 residents
- 20785
Hyattsville (20785)
35,052 residents
- 20784
Hyattsville (20784)
29,449 residents
- 20746
Suitland (20746)
28,838 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 20747 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 20747 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
- 20784
Hyattsville (20784)
$86,509 median income
- 20785
Hyattsville (20785)
$85,994 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
- 20019
Washington (20019)
$58,296 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 20747 ranks #8 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20743 | Capitol Heights, MD | 38,621 | 2.1 mi |
| 20746 | Suitland, MD | 28,838 | 2.2 mi |
| 20762 | Andrews Air Force Base, MD | 2,973 | 3.3 mi |
| 20785 | Hyattsville, MD | 35,052 | 4.4 mi |
| 20748 | Temple Hills, MD | 38,792 | 4.0 mi |
| 20019 | Washington, DC | 54,358 | 4.1 mi |
| 20020 | Washington, DC | 49,864 | 4.9 mi |
| 20784 | Hyattsville, MD | 29,449 | 6.7 mi |
| 20735 | Clinton, MD | 35,421 | 7.3 mi |
| 20373 | Naval Anacost Annex, DC | 131 | 6.7 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 20747, 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 (40,054 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 20747 in?
ZIP code 20747 (District 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 20747?
ZIP code 20747 in District Heights, MD has a population of 40,054 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 20747?
The median household income in ZIP 20747 is $76,298, which is 0% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 20747?
The median home value in ZIP 20747 is $344,800, which is 24% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 20747?
The largest racial group in ZIP 20747 is African American at 84.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 20747?
ZIP code 20747 has 511 business establishments employing approximately 6,386 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 20747?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 20747 are: Retail trade (154), Other services (except public administration) (76), Accommodation and food services (61). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 20747?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 20747 increased by 4.3% 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 20747?
In ZIP code 20747, 61.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 26.0% 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 20747?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 20747 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 20747?
In ZIP code 20747, approximately 50.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 49.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 20747?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 20747 is 11.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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