Upper Marlboro, MD · standard
ZIP Code 20774
Prince George's County, Maryland - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 43,013
- 478/sq mi High-density area
- $128,259
- Median income Above-median income area
- $455,300
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 45.5%
- 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 7%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 16%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 478
- people per sq mi
- 76%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 20774 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 20774 (Upper Marlboro, MD) rose +2.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 262.5 in 2023 to 268.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 20774 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Upper Marlboro, Prince George's County, Maryland, with 43,013 residents across 89.9 square miles, a density of 478 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 20774 skews affluent, with a median household income of $128,259 (12% above the average Maryland ZIP), while per-capita income is $61,354. The poverty rate is 6.1%, with unemployment at 6.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $455,300 (2% above the average Maryland ZIP) and median rent is $2,281; 75.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 45.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.5, 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 20774 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 20774
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Upper Marlboro, MD
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 20774.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
188 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
178 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
82 establishments
- Construction 64
Construction
64 establishments
- Retail trade 64
Retail trade
64 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 20774, 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
43,013
Population
89.9
Area (sq mi)
478
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 20774?
42.5
Median Age
44.6%
Male
55.4%
Female
16.6%
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?
$128,259
Median Household Income
+12% vs state ZIP avg
$61,354
Per Capita Income
6.1%
Poverty Rate
6.6%
Unemployment Rate
36.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 20774 ranks nationally
Upper Marlboro, MD household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$128,259 Top 7% higher than 93% 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
21,839housing units
21,839
Total Housing Units
21,095
Occupied Units
744
Vacant Units
2.44
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$455,300
Median Home Value
+2% vs state ZIP avg
$2,281
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
+2.2%
YoY Change (2024)
268
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+168%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 20774 have increased 2.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +168% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.3% | 199 |
| 2021 | +9.9% | 218 |
| 2022 | +9.7% | 239 |
| 2023 | +9.7% | 263 |
| 2024 | +2.2% | 268 |
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 897 business establishments in ZIP 20774, employing approximately 16,422 people with a combined annual payroll of $979,131,000.
897
Businesses
16,422
Employees
$979.1M
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 188 | 21.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 178 | 19.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 82 | 9.1% |
| Construction | 64 | 7.1% |
| Retail trade | 64 | 7.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 51 | 5.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 49 | 5.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 41 | 4.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 41 | 4.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 40 | 4.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 21 | 2.3% |
| Information | 19 | 2.1% |
| Educational services | 19 | 2.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 17 | 1.9% |
| Manufacturing | 15 | 1.7% |
| Industries not classified | 4 | 0.5% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 3 | 0.3% |
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 20774 vs 20721 →
ZIP 20774 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
- 20706
Lanham (20706)
38,692 residents
- 20743
Capitol Heights (20743)
38,621 residents
- 20785
Hyattsville (20785)
35,052 residents
- 20721
Bowie (20721)
27,016 residents
- 20715
Bowie (20715)
26,382 residents
- 20720
Bowie (20720)
21,031 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 20774 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 20774 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
- 20772
Upper Marlboro (20772)
$139,403 median income
- 20774
Upper Marlboro (20774)
$128,259 median income
- 20716
Bowie (20716)
$125,034 median income
- 20706
Lanham (20706)
$104,523 median income
- 20785
Hyattsville (20785)
$85,994 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 20774 ranks #6 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20721 | Bowie, MD | 27,016 | 3.3 mi |
| 20772 | Upper Marlboro, MD | 42,625 | 6.6 mi |
| 20716 | Bowie, MD | 20,787 | 4.8 mi |
| 20720 | Bowie, MD | 21,031 | 7.4 mi |
| 20743 | Capitol Heights, MD | 38,621 | 6.5 mi |
| 20747 | District Heights, MD | 40,054 | 6.1 mi |
| 20715 | Bowie, MD | 26,382 | 8.0 mi |
| 20785 | Hyattsville, MD | 35,052 | 6.5 mi |
| 20769 | Glenn Dale, MD | 6,604 | 8.5 mi |
| 20706 | Lanham, MD | 38,692 | 7.5 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 20774, 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 (43,013 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 20774 in?
ZIP code 20774 (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 20774?
ZIP code 20774 in Upper Marlboro, MD has a population of 43,013 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 20774?
The median household income in ZIP 20774 is $128,259, which is 68% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 20774?
The median home value in ZIP 20774 is $455,300, which is 64% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 20774?
The largest racial group in ZIP 20774 is African American at 85.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 20774?
ZIP code 20774 has 897 business establishments employing approximately 16,422 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 20774?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 20774 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (188), Health care and social assistance (178), Other services (except public administration) (82). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 20774?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 20774 increased by 2.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 168%. 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 20774?
In ZIP code 20774, 63.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 45.5% 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 20774?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 20774 is 36.7 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 20774?
In ZIP code 20774, approximately 75.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 20774?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 20774 is 6.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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