Temple Hills, MD · standard

ZIP Code 20748

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

38,792
1,649/sq mi
$83,162
Median income
$384,300
Median home value
29.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Temple Hills pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

Top 34%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 22%
home value, US ZIPs
1,649
people per sq mi
57%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 20748 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 20748 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 23.5 square miles in Temple Hills, Prince George's County, Maryland. The area is home to 38,792 residents, producing a population density of 1,649 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 20748 against Maryland and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 20748 sits at $83,162 (27% below the Maryland average), while per-capita income is $41,358. The poverty rate stands at 12.9% and the unemployment rate at 7.5%. On housing, the median home value is $384,300 (14% below the state average) with median rent at $1,650 per month, and 57.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 20748 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 29.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.2, and the average commute is 37 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Prince George's County, so you can benchmark 20748 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 20748

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 20748.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 20748, Temple Hills, MD · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

38,792

Population

23.5

Area (sq mi)

1,649

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 20748?

41.2

Median Age

47.4%

Male

52.6%

Female

10.5%

Foreign-Born

White 7.0%
African American 80.0%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.6%
Hispanic or Latino 12.4%

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?

$83,162

Median Household Income

-27% vs state

$41,358

Per Capita Income

12.9%

Poverty Rate

7.5%

Unemployment Rate

36.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 20748 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$83,162 Top 34% higher than 66% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 64.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 29.8%

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

What does housing look like?

17,224

Total Housing Units

16,469

Occupied Units

755

Vacant Units

2.44

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 57.1%
Renter 42.9%

$384,300

Median Home Value

-14% vs state

$1,650

Median Rent

1966

Median Year Built

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

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+3.2%

YoY Change (2024)

263

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+163%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 20748 have increased 3.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +163% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.7% 201
2021 +12.5% 226
2022 +8.4% 245
2023 +3.8% 255
2024 +3.2% 263

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 557 business establishments in ZIP 20748, employing approximately 5,574 people with a combined annual payroll of $227,670,000.

557

Businesses

5,574

Employees

$227.7M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 136 24.4%
Other services (except public administration) 98 17.6%
Accommodation and food services 69 12.4%
Health care and social assistance 54 9.7%
Construction 41 7.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 32 5.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 30 5.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 25 4.5%
Transportation and warehousing 17 3.0%
Wholesale trade 14 2.5%
Educational services 12 2.1%
Manufacturing 9 1.6%
Information 7 1.3%
Finance and insurance 7 1.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 5 0.9%

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 20748 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 20748 ranks #5 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 20748 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 20748 ranks #4 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
20746 Suitland, MD 28,838 1.8 mi
20745 Oxon Hill, MD 28,451 3.0 mi
20762 Andrews Air Force Base, MD 2,973 3.6 mi
20019 Washington, DC 54,358 5.2 mi
20020 Washington, DC 49,864 3.6 mi
20032 Washington, DC 35,653 3.8 mi
20747 District Heights, MD 40,054 4.0 mi
20735 Clinton, MD 35,421 5.0 mi
20744 Fort Washington, MD 50,722 4.9 mi
20373 Naval Anacost Annex, DC 131 4.6 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 20748 in?
ZIP code 20748 (Temple Hills) 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 20748?
ZIP code 20748 in Temple Hills, MD has a population of 38,792 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 20748?
The median household income in ZIP 20748 is $83,162, which is 9% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 20748?
The median home value in ZIP 20748 is $384,300, which is 38% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 20748?
The largest racial group in ZIP 20748 is African American at 80.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 12.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 20748?
ZIP code 20748 has 557 business establishments employing approximately 5,574 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 20748?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 20748 are: Retail trade (136), Other services (except public administration) (98), Accommodation and food services (69). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 20748?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 20748 increased by 3.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 163%. 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 20748?
In ZIP code 20748, 64.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 29.8% 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 20748?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 20748 is 36.5 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 20748?
In ZIP code 20748, approximately 57.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 42.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 20748?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 20748 is 12.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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