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.
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ZIP 20740 vs. Maryland vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 20740 | MD Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 36k | 13k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $79k | $107k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $392k | $404k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,775 | $1,552 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 24.0 | 43.5 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.5% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 25.4% | 9.4% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 48.5% | 37.6% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 20742 – College Park
- 20783 – Hyattsville
- 20770 – Greenbelt
- 20737 – Riverdale
- 20903 – Silver Spring
- 20782 – Hyattsville
- 20705 – Beltsville
- 20912 – Takoma Park
- 20771 – Greenbelt
- 20784 – Hyattsville
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 |