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Hyattsville, MD · standard

ZIP Code 20784

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

29,449
2,670/sq mi
$86,509
Median income
$369,900
Median home value
20.7%
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 30%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 24%
home value, US ZIPs
2,670
people per sq mi
58%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 20784 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 20784 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 11.0 square miles in Hyattsville, Prince George's County, Maryland. The area is home to 29,449 residents, producing a population density of 2,670 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 20784 against Maryland and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 20784 sits at $86,509 (24% below the Maryland average), while per-capita income is $36,601. The poverty rate stands at 8.8% and the unemployment rate at 7.0%. On housing, the median home value is $369,900 (17% below the state average) with median rent at $1,791 per month, and 57.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 20784 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 20.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.6, and the average commute is 35 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 20784 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 20784

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 20784.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 20784, Hyattsville, MD · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

29,449

Population

11.0

Area (sq mi)

2,670

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 20784?

35.6

Median Age

52.0%

Male

48.0%

Female

43.1%

Foreign-Born

White 7.2%
African American 47.3%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.7%
Hispanic or Latino 44.8%

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?

$86,509

Median Household Income

-24% vs state

$36,601

Per Capita Income

8.8%

Poverty Rate

7.0%

Unemployment Rate

34.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 20784 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$86,509 Top 30% higher than 70% 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 53.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.7%

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

What does housing look like?

11,032

Total Housing Units

10,608

Occupied Units

424

Vacant Units

3.18

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 57.7%
Renter 42.3%

$369,900

Median Home Value

-17% vs state

$1,791

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

+7.1%

YoY Change (2024)

333

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+233%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 20784 have increased 7.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +233% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +7.3% 243
2021 +12.6% 274
2022 +8.6% 298
2023 +4.3% 311
2024 +7.1% 333

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 315 business establishments in ZIP 20784, employing approximately 4,228 people with a combined annual payroll of $158,839,000.

315

Businesses

4,228

Employees

$158.8M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 63 20.0%
Construction 54 17.1%
Accommodation and food services 49 15.6%
Other services (except public administration) 40 12.7%
Health care and social assistance 38 12.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 14 4.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 13 4.1%
Finance and insurance 10 3.2%
Transportation and warehousing 9 2.9%
Information 7 2.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 7 2.2%
Educational services 4 1.3%
Wholesale trade 3 0.9%

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 20784 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 20784 ranks #5 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 20784 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 20784 ranks #5 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
20737 Riverdale, MD 20,684 1.6 mi
20785 Hyattsville, MD 35,052 2.3 mi
20710 Bladensburg, MD 9,313 2.0 mi
20781 Hyattsville, MD 11,440 2.5 mi
20706 Lanham, MD 38,692 2.4 mi
20770 Greenbelt, MD 25,173 3.7 mi
20743 Capitol Heights, MD 38,621 4.6 mi
20722 Brentwood, MD 5,711 3.4 mi
20712 Mount Rainier, MD 9,031 4.1 mi
20782 Hyattsville, MD 30,560 4.1 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 20784 in? ▼
ZIP code 20784 (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 20784? ▼
ZIP code 20784 in Hyattsville, MD has a population of 29,449 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 20784? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 20784 is $86,509, which is 13% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 20784? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 20784 is $369,900, which is 33% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 20784? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 20784 is African American at 47.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 44.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 20784? ▼
ZIP code 20784 has 315 business establishments employing approximately 4,228 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 20784? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 20784 are: Retail trade (63), Construction (54), Accommodation and food services (49). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 20784? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 20784 increased by 7.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 233%. 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 20784? ▼
In ZIP code 20784, 53.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.7% 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 20784? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 20784 is 34.5 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 20784? ▼
In ZIP code 20784, approximately 57.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 42.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 20784? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 20784 is 8.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Hyattsville, MD

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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