PlainZIP

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
$90,205
Median income
$454,700
Median home value
38.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Maryland average), while per-capita income is $46,054. 10.1% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 4.9%. On housing, the median home value is $454,700 (2% above the state average) with median rent at $1,814 per month, and 43.8% of occupied units 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. To put 20782 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Prince George's County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 20782?

36.6

Median Age

50.1%

Male

49.9%

Female

41.0%

Foreign-Born

White 18.3%
African American 37.0%
Asian 3.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 13.3%
Hispanic or Latino 38.8%

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

$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

$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 61.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 38.2%

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

What does housing look like?

13,771

Total Housing Units

12,959

Occupied Units

812

Vacant Units

2.60

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 43.8%
Renter 56.2%

$454,700

Median Home Value

+2% vs state

$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

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ZIP 20782 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 20782 ranks #2 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 20782 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 20782 ranks #4 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
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

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 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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.