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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
$76,298
Median income
$344,800
Median home value
26.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Maryland average), while per-capita income is $39,977. Local economic indicators show a 11.5% poverty rate alongside 7.0% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $344,800 (23% below the state average); renters pay a median of $1,693 monthly, and 50.3% of units are owner-occupied.

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. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Prince George's County, letting you compare 20747 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 20747

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in District Heights, MD

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 20747.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 20747?

39.5

Median Age

44.2%

Male

55.8%

Female

8.4%

Foreign-Born

White 2.3%
African American 84.7%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.3%
Hispanic or Latino 7.9%

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

$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

$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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $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 61.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.0%

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

What does housing look like?

17,485

Total Housing Units

16,103

Occupied Units

1,382

Vacant Units

2.37

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 50.3%
Renter 49.7%

$344,800

Median Home Value

-23% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 20747 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 20747 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 20747 ranks #8 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Prince George's County

20744 standard
Fort Washington, MD
Pop: 50,722
20783 standard
Hyattsville, MD
Pop: 44,487
20774 standard
Upper Marlboro, MD
Pop: 43,013
20772 standard
Upper Marlboro, MD
Pop: 42,625
20748 standard
Temple Hills, MD
Pop: 38,792
20706 standard
Lanham, MD
Pop: 38,692

Related Areas

Prince George's County District Heights, MD Maryland

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.

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