Hyattsville, MD · standard
ZIP Code 20782
Prince George's County, Maryland - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 30,560
- 2,778/sq mi High-density area
- $90,205
- Median income Above-median income area
- $454,700
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 38.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Hyattsville pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a suburban-density, mixed-tenure area.
- Top 27%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 16%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 2,778
- people per sq mi
- 44%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 20782 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 20782 (Hyattsville, MD) rose +4.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 300.3 in 2023 to 314.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 20782 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Hyattsville, Prince George's County, Maryland, with 30,560 residents across 11.0 square miles, a density of 2,778 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 20782 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $90,205 (21% below the average Maryland ZIP), while per-capita income is $46,054. The poverty rate is 10.1%, with unemployment at 4.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $454,700 (2% above the average Maryland ZIP) and median rent is $1,814; 43.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 38.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.6, 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 20782 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 20782
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Hyattsville, MD
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 20782.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
112 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
76 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
63 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
46 establishments
- Construction 42
Construction
42 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 20782, 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
30,560
Population
11.0
Area (sq mi)
2,778
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 20782?
36.6
Median Age
50.1%
Male
49.9%
Female
41.0%
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?
$90,205
Median Household Income
-21% vs state ZIP avg
$46,054
Per Capita Income
10.1%
Poverty Rate
4.9%
Unemployment Rate
35.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 20782 ranks nationally
Hyattsville, MD household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$90,205 Top 27% higher than 73% of 30,318 US ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
13,771housing units
13,771
Total Housing Units
12,959
Occupied Units
812
Vacant Units
2.60
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$454,700
Median Home Value
+2% vs state ZIP avg
$1,814
Median Rent
1964
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
+4.7%
YoY Change (2024)
314
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+214%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 20782 have increased 4.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +214% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.5% | 241 |
| 2021 | +9.9% | 265 |
| 2022 | +9.5% | 290 |
| 2023 | +3.4% | 300 |
| 2024 | +4.7% | 314 |
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 493 business establishments in ZIP 20782, employing approximately 6,452 people with a combined annual payroll of $252,410,000.
493
Businesses
6,452
Employees
$252.4M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 112 | 22.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 76 | 15.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 63 | 12.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 46 | 9.3% |
| Construction | 42 | 8.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 40 | 8.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 36 | 7.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 20 | 4.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 20 | 4.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 15 | 3.0% |
| Information | 10 | 2.0% |
| Educational services | 5 | 1.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 0.8% |
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 20782 vs 20712 →
ZIP 20782 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 20783
Hyattsville (20783)
44,487 residents
- 20782
Hyattsville (20782)
30,560 residents
- 20912
Takoma Park (20912)
24,807 residents
- 20737
Riverdale (20737)
20,684 residents
- 20017 17,735
Washington (20017)
17,735 residents
- 20018 16,894
Washington (20018)
16,894 residents
- 20781 11,440
Hyattsville (20781)
11,440 residents
- 20710 9,313
Bladensburg (20710)
9,313 residents
- 20712 9,031
Mount Rainier (20712)
9,031 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 20782 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 20782 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 20017
Washington (20017)
$106,300 median income
- 20722
Brentwood (20722)
$91,875 median income
- 20018
Washington (20018)
$90,639 median income
- 20782
Hyattsville (20782)
$90,205 median income
- 20737
Riverdale (20737)
$86,951 median income
- 20783
Hyattsville (20783)
$86,737 median income
- 20781
Hyattsville (20781)
$86,018 median income
- 20912
Takoma Park (20912)
$83,870 median income
- 20712
Mount Rainier (20712)
$68,846 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 20782 ranks #4 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20712 | Mount Rainier, MD | 9,031 | 1.5 mi |
| 20783 | Hyattsville, MD | 44,487 | 2.4 mi |
| 20742 | College Park, MD | 7,808 | 2.0 mi |
| 20722 | Brentwood, MD | 5,711 | 2.2 mi |
| 20018 | Washington, DC | 16,894 | 2.7 mi |
| 20781 | Hyattsville, MD | 11,440 | 2.1 mi |
| 20737 | Riverdale, MD | 20,684 | 2.8 mi |
| 20912 | Takoma Park, MD | 24,807 | 2.3 mi |
| 20017 | Washington, DC | 17,735 | 2.4 mi |
| 20710 | Bladensburg, MD | 9,313 | 2.6 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 20782, 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 (30,560 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 20782 in?
ZIP code 20782 (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 20782?
ZIP code 20782 in Hyattsville, MD has a population of 30,560 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 20782?
The median household income in ZIP 20782 is $90,205, which is 18% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 20782?
The median home value in ZIP 20782 is $454,700, which is 63% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 20782?
The largest racial group in ZIP 20782 is African American at 37.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 38.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 20782?
ZIP code 20782 has 493 business establishments employing approximately 6,452 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 20782?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 20782 are: Retail trade (112), Health care and social assistance (76), Accommodation and food services (63). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 20782?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 20782 increased by 4.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 214%. 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 20782?
In ZIP code 20782, 61.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 38.2% 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 20782?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 20782 is 35.2 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 20782?
In ZIP code 20782, approximately 43.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 56.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 20782?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 20782 is 10.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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