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Hyattsville, MD · standard

ZIP Code 20781

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

11,440
1,816/sq mi
$86,018
Median income
$465,100
Median home value
42.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 31%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 15%
home value, US ZIPs
1,816
people per sq mi
55%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 20781 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 20781 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Hyattsville, Prince George's County, Maryland, home to 11,440 residents across 6.3 square miles, a density of 1,816 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 20781 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $86,018 (25% below the Maryland average), while per-capita income is $39,586. Local economic indicators show a 17.1% poverty rate alongside 9.0% unemployment. Median home value sits at $465,100 (4% above the state average), median rent at $1,693 a month, and owner-occupancy at 54.5%.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 42.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.4, and the average commute is 34 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 20781 against its immediate geography rather than a national average 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 20781

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Hyattsville, MD

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 20781.

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 20781, Hyattsville, 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

11,440

Population

6.3

Area (sq mi)

1,816

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 20781?

34.4

Median Age

56.2%

Male

43.8%

Female

34.3%

Foreign-Born

White 30.2%
African American 23.2%
Asian 4.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.6%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.4%
Hispanic or Latino 41.9%

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?

$86,018

Median Household Income

-25% vs state

$39,586

Per Capita Income

17.1%

Poverty Rate

9.0%

Unemployment Rate

34.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 20781 ranks nationally

Hyattsville, MD household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$86,018 Top 31% higher than 69% 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 60.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 42.7%

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

What does housing look like?

4,659

Total Housing Units

4,445

Occupied Units

214

Vacant Units

2.99

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 54.5%
Renter 45.5%

$465,100

Median Home Value

+4% vs state

$1,693

Median Rent

1962

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

+7.7%

YoY Change (2024)

372

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+272%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 20781 have increased 7.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +272% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.5% 282
2021 +9.1% 307
2022 +12.1% 345
2023 +0.3% 346
2024 +7.7% 372

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 428 business establishments in ZIP 20781, employing approximately 7,434 people with a combined annual payroll of $446,952,000.

428

Businesses

7,434

Employees

$447.0M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 98 22.9%
Other services (except public administration) 48 11.2%
Wholesale trade 46 10.8%
Retail trade 34 7.9%
Accommodation and food services 34 7.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 29 6.8%
Manufacturing 28 6.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 27 6.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 24 5.6%
Transportation and warehousing 21 4.9%
Health care and social assistance 19 4.4%
Finance and insurance 5 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 5 1.2%
Information 4 0.9%
Educational services 3 0.7%

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 20781 vs 20710 →

ZIP 20781 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 20781 ranks #7 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 20781 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 20781 ranks #7 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
20710 Bladensburg, MD 9,313 0.6 mi
20722 Brentwood, MD 5,711 0.9 mi
20712 Mount Rainier, MD 9,031 1.5 mi
20737 Riverdale, MD 20,684 1.9 mi
20782 Hyattsville, MD 30,560 2.1 mi
20018 Washington, DC 16,894 2.3 mi
20784 Hyattsville, MD 29,449 2.5 mi
20742 College Park, MD 7,808 3.2 mi
20019 Washington, DC 54,358 3.6 mi
20017 Washington, DC 17,735 3.1 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
20747 standard
District Heights, MD
Pop: 40,054
20748 standard
Temple Hills, MD
Pop: 38,792

Related Areas

Prince George's County Hyattsville, MD Maryland

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 20781 in? ▼
ZIP code 20781 (Hyattsville) 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 20781? ▼
ZIP code 20781 in Hyattsville, MD has a population of 11,440 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 20781? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 20781 is $86,018, which is 13% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 20781? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 20781 is $465,100, which is 67% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 20781? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 20781 is White at 30.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 41.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 20781? ▼
ZIP code 20781 has 428 business establishments employing approximately 7,434 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 20781? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 20781 are: Construction (98), Other services (except public administration) (48), Wholesale trade (46). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 20781? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 20781 increased by 7.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 272%. 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 20781? ▼
In ZIP code 20781, 60.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 42.7% 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 20781? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 20781 is 34.0 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 20781? ▼
In ZIP code 20781, approximately 54.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 45.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 20781? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 20781 is 17.1% 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.