Glenn Dale, MD · standard
ZIP Code 20769
Prince George's County, Maryland - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 6,604
- 332/sq mi High-density area
- $139,773
- Median income Above-median income area
- $580,500
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 52.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Glenn Dale pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 5%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 10%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 332
- people per sq mi
- 91%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 20769 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 20769 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Glenn Dale, Prince George's County, Maryland, home to 6,604 residents across 19.9 square miles, a density of 332 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 20769 skews affluent, with a median household income of $139,773 (22% above the average Maryland ZIP), while per-capita income is $61,903. The poverty rate is 1.2%, with unemployment at 8.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $580,500 (30% above the average Maryland ZIP), while 90.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,791.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 52.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.1, and the average commute is 35 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Prince George's County, so 20769 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 20769
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Glenn Dale, MD
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 20769.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
47 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
24 establishments
- Construction
Construction
20 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 18
Professional, scientific, and technical services
18 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 16
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
16 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 20769, Glenn Dale, 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
6,604
Population
19.9
Area (sq mi)
332
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 20769?
44.1
Median Age
49.4%
Male
50.6%
Female
24.2%
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?
$139,773
Median Household Income
+22% vs state ZIP avg
$61,903
Per Capita Income
1.2%
Poverty Rate
8.1%
Unemployment Rate
35.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 20769 ranks among Maryland ZIPs
Glenn Dale, 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)
$139,773 Top 25% higher than 75% 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
2,502housing units
2,502
Total Housing Units
2,378
Occupied Units
124
Vacant Units
2.91
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$580,500
Median Home Value
+30% vs state ZIP avg
$1,791
Median Rent
1994
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
+7.3%
YoY Change (2024)
271
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+171%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 20769 have increased 7.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +171% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | +6.3% | 187 |
| 2020 | +3.7% | 194 |
| 2021 | +13.6% | 220 |
| 2022 | +7.3% | 236 |
| 2024 | – | 271 |
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 156 business establishments in ZIP 20769, employing approximately 1,269 people with a combined annual payroll of $86,728,000.
156
Businesses
1,269
Employees
$86.7M
Annual Payroll
10
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 47 | 30.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 24 | 15.4% |
| Construction | 20 | 12.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 18 | 11.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 16 | 10.3% |
| Retail trade | 7 | 4.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 7 | 4.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 4 | 2.6% |
| Educational services | 4 | 2.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 1.9% |
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 20769 vs 20720 →
ZIP 20769 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 20706
Lanham (20706)
38,692 residents
- 20784
Hyattsville (20784)
29,449 residents
- 20740
College Park (20740)
28,780 residents
- 20721
Bowie (20721)
27,016 residents
- 20715
Bowie (20715)
26,382 residents
- 20708
Laurel (20708)
25,546 residents
- 20770
Greenbelt (20770)
25,173 residents
- 20720
Bowie (20720)
21,031 residents
- 20737
Riverdale (20737)
20,684 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 20769 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 20769 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 20721
Bowie (20721)
$163,105 median income
- 20720
Bowie (20720)
$158,997 median income
- 20715
Bowie (20715)
$143,732 median income
- 20769
Glenn Dale (20769)
$139,773 median income
- 20724
Laurel (20724)
$118,115 median income
- 20706
Lanham (20706)
$104,523 median income
- 20737
Riverdale (20737)
$86,951 median income
- 20784
Hyattsville (20784)
$86,509 median income
- 20770
Greenbelt (20770)
$84,096 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 20769 ranks #4 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20720 | Bowie, MD | 21,031 | 2.1 mi |
| 20706 | Lanham, MD | 38,692 | 2.5 mi |
| 20708 | Laurel, MD | 25,546 | 3.7 mi |
| 20770 | Greenbelt, MD | 25,173 | 3.3 mi |
| 20715 | Bowie, MD | 26,382 | 4.3 mi |
| 20721 | Bowie, MD | 27,016 | 5.3 mi |
| 20784 | Hyattsville, MD | 29,449 | 4.8 mi |
| 20740 | College Park, MD | 28,780 | 6.0 mi |
| 20737 | Riverdale, MD | 20,684 | 5.4 mi |
| 20724 | Laurel, MD | 16,093 | 7.5 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 20769, 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 (6,604 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 20769 in?
ZIP code 20769 (Glenn Dale) 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 20769?
ZIP code 20769 in Glenn Dale, MD has a population of 6,604 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 20769?
The median household income in ZIP 20769 is $139,773, which is 83% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 20769?
The median home value in ZIP 20769 is $580,500, which is 109% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 20769?
The largest racial group in ZIP 20769 is African American at 45.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 18.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 20769?
ZIP code 20769 has 156 business establishments employing approximately 1,269 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 20769?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 20769 are: Health care and social assistance (47), Other services (except public administration) (24), Construction (20). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 20769?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 20769 increased by 7.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 171%. 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 20769?
In ZIP code 20769, 73.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 52.9% 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 20769?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 20769 is 35.3 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 20769?
In ZIP code 20769, approximately 90.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 9.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 20769?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 20769 is 1.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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