20740 ZIP Code – College Park, Maryland

ZIP code 20740 is a large ZIP code located in College Park, Maryland, within Prince George's County with a population of approximately 36,583 residents. The median household income of $79,446 is below the Maryland average and near the national average. At $392,000, median home values run well above the national average, with 36.7% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). ; median rent of $1,775 is similarly well above the national average. Housing consists of 45% single-family (decreasing), 52% apartments (increasing).

The unemployment rate is 7.5%, above the national average. An estimated 25.4% of the population falls below the poverty line, well above the national figure. An estimated 48.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average. Residents have a median age of 24.0, well below the U.S. median. Nearby ZIP codes include 20742, 20783, 20770.

ZIP Code 20740 Data

Population 36,583
Median Household Income $79,446
Median Home Value $392,000
Median Rent $1,775
Median Age 24.0
Unemployment Rate 7.5%
Poverty Rate 25.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 48.5%
State Maryland

ZIP 20740 vs. Maryland vs. U.S.

MetricZIP 20740MD Avg.U.S. Avg.
Population36k13k10k
Median Household Income$79k$107k$73k
Median Home Value$392k$404k$258k
Median Rent$1,775$1,552$1,088
Median Age24.043.543.2
Unemployment Rate7.5%5.0%5.0%
Poverty Rate25.4%9.4%13.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher48.5%37.6%26.9%

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Nearby ZIP Codes

Nearby ZIP Code Comparison

ZIP Code City Population Median Income
20742 COLLEGE PARK 4,263 Not provided
20783 HYATTSVILLE 50,387 $79,040
20770 GREENBELT 28,458 $80,876
20737 RIVERDALE 24,438 $85,752
20903 SILVER SPRING 25,324 $78,649