Upper Marlboro, MD · standard
ZIP Code 20772
Prince George's County, Maryland - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 42,625
- 230/sq mi High-density area
- $139,403
- Median income Above-median income area
- $461,300
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 46.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Upper Marlboro pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 5%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 15%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 230
- people per sq mi
- 89%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 20772 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 20772 (Upper Marlboro, MD) fell -1.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 255.6 in 2023 to 250.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 20772 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Upper Marlboro, Prince George's County, Maryland, with 42,625 residents across 185.2 square miles, a density of 230 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 20772 skews affluent, with a median household income of $139,403 (22% above the average Maryland ZIP), while per-capita income is $60,340. The poverty rate is 4.4%, with unemployment at 5.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $461,300 (3% above the average Maryland ZIP) and median rent is $2,157; 89.3% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 46.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.3, and the average commute is 39 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Prince George's County, so 20772 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 20772
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Upper Marlboro, MD
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 20772.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
131 establishments
- Construction
Construction
118 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
83 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
81 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
72 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 20772, Upper Marlboro, 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
42,625
Population
185.2
Area (sq mi)
230
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 20772?
42.3
Median Age
48.0%
Male
52.0%
Female
10.5%
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?
$139,403
Median Household Income
+22% vs state ZIP avg
$60,340
Per Capita Income
4.4%
Poverty Rate
5.0%
Unemployment Rate
39.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 20772 ranks nationally
Upper Marlboro, MD household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$139,403 Top 5% higher than 95% 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
20,155housing units
20,155
Total Housing Units
19,519
Occupied Units
636
Vacant Units
2.73
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$461,300
Median Home Value
+3% vs state ZIP avg
$2,157
Median Rent
1993
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
-1.8%
YoY Change (2024)
251
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+151%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 20772 have decreased 1.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +151% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.3% | 187 |
| 2021 | +12.9% | 211 |
| 2022 | +11.0% | 235 |
| 2023 | +9.0% | 256 |
| 2024 | -1.8% | 251 |
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 779 business establishments in ZIP 20772, employing approximately 11,943 people with a combined annual payroll of $723,492,000.
779
Businesses
11,943
Employees
$723.5M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 131 | 16.8% |
| Construction | 118 | 15.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 83 | 10.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 81 | 10.4% |
| Retail trade | 72 | 9.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 64 | 8.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 56 | 7.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 45 | 5.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 33 | 4.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 23 | 3.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 19 | 2.4% |
| Educational services | 14 | 1.8% |
| Manufacturing | 12 | 1.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 11 | 1.4% |
| Information | 8 | 1.0% |
| Industries not classified | 5 | 0.6% |
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 20772 vs 20774 →
ZIP 20772 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 20774
Upper Marlboro (20774)
43,013 residents
- 20772
Upper Marlboro (20772)
42,625 residents
- 20747
District Heights (20747)
40,054 residents
- 20735
Clinton (20735)
35,421 residents
- 20721
Bowie (20721)
27,016 residents
- 20716
Bowie (20716)
20,787 residents
- 20613 11,860
Brandywine (20613)
11,860 residents
- 20754 6,951
Dunkirk (20754)
6,951 residents
- 20711 6,643
Lothian (20711)
6,643 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 20772 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 20772 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 20754
Dunkirk (20754)
$167,371 median income
- 20721
Bowie (20721)
$163,105 median income
- 20613
Brandywine (20613)
$151,422 median income
- 20623
Cheltenham (20623)
$146,058 median income
- 20772
Upper Marlboro (20772)
$139,403 median income
- 20774
Upper Marlboro (20774)
$128,259 median income
- 20735
Clinton (20735)
$126,196 median income
- 20716
Bowie (20716)
$125,034 median income
- 20711
Lothian (20711)
$113,576 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 20772 ranks #5 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20774 | Upper Marlboro, MD | 43,013 | 6.6 mi |
| 20623 | Cheltenham, MD | 2,744 | 4.6 mi |
| 20762 | Andrews Air Force Base, MD | 2,973 | 6.1 mi |
| 20711 | Lothian, MD | 6,643 | 6.4 mi |
| 20613 | Brandywine, MD | 11,860 | 7.8 mi |
| 20754 | Dunkirk, MD | 6,951 | 6.8 mi |
| 20721 | Bowie, MD | 27,016 | 9.8 mi |
| 20735 | Clinton, MD | 35,421 | 7.8 mi |
| 20747 | District Heights, MD | 40,054 | 8.2 mi |
| 20716 | Bowie, MD | 20,787 | 10.6 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 20772, 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 (42,625 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 20772 in?
ZIP code 20772 (Upper Marlboro) 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 20772?
ZIP code 20772 in Upper Marlboro, MD has a population of 42,625 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 20772?
The median household income in ZIP 20772 is $139,403, which is 83% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 20772?
The median home value in ZIP 20772 is $461,300, which is 66% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 20772?
The largest racial group in ZIP 20772 is African American at 77.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 20772?
ZIP code 20772 has 779 business establishments employing approximately 11,943 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 20772?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 20772 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (131), Construction (118), Other services (except public administration) (83). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 20772?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 20772 decreased by 1.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 151%. 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 20772?
In ZIP code 20772, 67.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 46.4% 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 20772?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 20772 is 39.2 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 20772?
In ZIP code 20772, approximately 89.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 10.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 20772?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 20772 is 4.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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