20705 ZIP Code — Beltsville, MD
Prince Georges County, Maryland
ZIP code 20705 is located in Beltsville, Maryland, within Prince Georges County. It covers approximately 14.45 square miles and serves a population of 28,660 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 301/240/410.
About ZIP code 20705
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $418,400. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 67%.
Median household income is $102,816.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 32 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 33% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
16% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
Notable community characteristics include Spanish spoken in 24% of households.
28,660
population
14.45
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
20705 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 20705
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 20705. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Beltsville | Acceptable |
| Beltsville | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
20697 Southern Md Facility (1.4 mi)
20770 Greenbelt (2.9 mi)
20708 Laurel (3 mi)
20740 College Park (3.6 mi)
20771 Greenbelt (3.6 mi)
20707 Laurel (3.7 mi)
20790 Capitol Heights (3.9 mi)
20797 Southern Md Facility (4.1 mi)
20742 College Park (4.8 mi)
20866 Burtonsville (4.8 mi)
20904 Silver Spring (5.1 mi)
20783 Hyattsville (5.3 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 28,660 |
| Population density | 1,983 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 24 |
| County FIPS | 033 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 14.45 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.09 sq mi |
| Latitude | 39.0432 |
| Longitude | -76.8861 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 301/240/410 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 22.2% | 25.4% | 28.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 32.4% | 31.6% | 28.2% |
| $100k – $200k | 35.7% | 32.0% | 30.1% |
| Over $200k | 9.7% | 11.0% | 13.4% |
Demographics & statistics
28,660
Population
1,983
People per sq mi
35.7
Median age
$102,816
Median household income
$36,715
Per capita income
$418,400
Median home value
$1,760
Median monthly rent
66.8%
Home ownership
11.4%
Poverty rate
6.5%
Unemployment
6,261
Housing units
33.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,058
Under 5
1,075
1,118
5–9
1,135
945
10–14
960
1,200
15–19
1,218
772
20–24
784
1,867
25–34
1,896
2,036
35–44
2,066
1,977
45–54
2,008
785
55–59
796
671
60–64
682
1,246
65–74
1,264
374
75–84
379
173
85+
175
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 7,750 | 27.0% |
| 18 and over | 20,910 | 73.0% |
| 65 and over | 3,611 | 12.6% |
| Median age | 35.7 years | |
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
27.1%
Hispanic or Latino
25.8%
Other race
22%
White
11.9%
Asian
8.1%
Two or more races
5.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 10,452 | 27.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9,962 | 25.8% |
| Other race | 8,499 | 22% |
| White | 4,581 | 11.9% |
| Asian | 3,128 | 8.1% |
| Two or more races | 1,979 | 5.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 21 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 22.2% | 25.4% | 28.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 32.4% | 31.6% | 28.2% |
| $100k – $200k | 35.7% | 32.0% | 30.1% |
| Over $200k | 9.7% | 11.0% | 13.4% |
Under $10k
2.3%
$10k–$15k
1.1%
$15k–$25k
4.2%
$25k–$35k
4.2%
$35k–$50k
6.3%
$50k–$75k
15.1%
$75k–$100k
14.6%
$100k–$150k
24.2%
$150k–$200k
15.2%
$200k+
12.9%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.3% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.1% |
| $15k–$25k | 4.2% |
| $25k–$35k | 4.2% |
| $35k–$50k | 6.3% |
| $50k–$75k | 15.1% |
| $75k–$100k | 14.6% |
| $100k–$150k | 24.2% |
| $150k–$200k | 15.2% |
| $200k+ | 12.9% |
| Median income | $102,816 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
2.2%
$50k–$100k
1.1%
$100k–$150k
3.5%
$150k–$200k
3.2%
$200k–$300k
7.7%
$300k–$500k
57.0%
$500k–$1M
25.0%
$1M+
0.4%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $418,400 |
| Median rent / month | $1,760 |
| Owner occupied | 66.8% |
| Renter occupied | 33.2% |
| Vacant | 4.4% |
| Single-family detached | 56.2% |
| Large apartment buildings | 9.7% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 6.6 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 3.37 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.2% |
| 2010–2019 | 7.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 10.8% |
| 1990–1999 | 12.8% |
| 1980–1989 | 11.6% |
| 1970–1979 | 12.9% |
| 1960–1969 | 28.3% |
| 1950–1959 | 11.1% |
| 1940–1949 | 1.5% |
| 1939 or earlier | 3.8% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 4.6% |
| 1 bedroom | 10.5% |
| 2 bedrooms | 17.2% |
| 3 bedrooms | 29.1% |
| 4 bedrooms | 25.4% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 13.1% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.9% |
| 1 vehicle | 29.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.9% |
| 3 or more | 29.1% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 62.6% |
| Electricity | 31.7% |
| Propane / LP gas | 0.5% |
| Fuel oil | 4.0% |
| Solar | 0.9% |
| No fuel used | 0.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 4,347 | 49.5% |
| Cohabiting couple | 522 | 6.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,558 | 17.8% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,346 | 26.7% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3,468 | 39.5% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,500 | 28.5% |
| Average household size | 3.24 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 41.0% | 37.0% |
| Married | 49.3% | 44.0% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 1.4% |
| Widowed | 2.6% | 7.2% |
| Divorced | 5.9% | 10.4% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
9.9%
Some HS, no diploma
7.2%
HS graduate
25.1%
Some college, no degree
16.6%
Associate's degree
7.8%
Bachelor's degree
17.6%
Graduate / professional
15.7%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 82.9% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 33.4% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 414 | 4.7% |
| Kindergarten | 479 | 5.5% |
| Elementary school | 3,312 | 37.9% |
| High school | 2,216 | 25.4% |
| College / grad school | 2,316 | 26.5% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
20.4%
Professional & management
15.0%
Construction
14.9%
Retail trade
11.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.6%
Transportation & utilities
7.1%
Other services
6.8%
Public administration
6.6%
Finance & real estate
4.6%
Manufacturing
3.2%
Information
1.0%
Agriculture & mining
0.3%
Wholesale trade
0.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 34.0% |
| Service | 20.5% |
| Sales & office | 19.4% |
| Natural resources & construction | 16.8% |
| Production & transportation | 9.3% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 76.2% |
| Government | 16.1% |
| Self-employed | 7.4% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.4% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 67.1% |
| Carpool | 15.2% |
| Public transit | 4.6% |
| Walk | 0.5% |
| Work from home | 10.1% |
| Other means | 2.5% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 32.0 |
Poverty
All people
11.4%
Under 18 years
17.1%
18 and over
9.3%
Married-couple families
6.9%
Female-led households
9.3%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 22.7% |
| Retirement income | 20.4% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.1% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.9% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 9.5% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 32.3% |
| High blood pressure | 32.4% |
| High cholesterol | 31.3% |
| Diabetes | 10.5% |
| Heart disease | 4.4% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Asthma | 8.9% |
| Arthritis | 18.3% |
| Kidney disease | 2.4% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.2% |
| Cancer | 5.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 11.1% |
| Binge drinking | 12.2% |
| No physical activity | 21.5% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 37.0% |
| Depression | 12.8% |
| Fair or poor health | 12.0% |
| Poor mental health | 12.5% |
| Poor physical health | 7.6% |
| No health insurance | 14.6% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 74.6% |
| Visited dentist | 60.8% |
| Cholesterol screening | 92.2% |
| Teeth loss | 8.8% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,164 | 5.6% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 8.3% |
| Under 18 | 5.1% |
| 18–64 years | 5.9% |
| 65 and over | 27.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 61.5% |
| Public insurance | 33.4% |
| No insurance | 15.9% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 14.5% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 26,527 | 92.6% |
| Spanish | 6,281 | 23.7% |
| Other Indo-European | 4,771 | 18.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 538 | 2.0% |
| Other languages | 609 | 2.3% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 16,506 | 57.6% |
| Born in same state | 16,105 | 56.2% |
| Born in different state | 8,587 | 30.0% |
| Foreign born | 401 | 1.4% |
| Naturalized citizen | 12,154 | 42.4% |
| Not a US citizen | 6,087 | 50.1% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 772 | 2.7% |
| Arab | 673 | 2.3% |
| French | 516 | 1.8% |
| English | 61 | 0.2% |
| Irish | 22 | 0.1% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 18 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 15 | 0.1% |
| Polish | 14 | 0% |
| German | 8 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 30.6% |
| Internet access | 97.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 20705
What city is ZIP code 20705 in?
ZIP code 20705 is primarily assigned to Beltsville, Maryland.
What county is ZIP code 20705 in?
ZIP code 20705 falls within Prince Georges County, Maryland.
Is Spanish widely spoken in ZIP code 20705?
Approximately 24% of households in ZIP code 20705 speak Spanish as a primary language.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 20705?
The median home value in ZIP code 20705 is $418,400.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 20705?
The median household income in ZIP code 20705 is $102,816, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the population of ZIP code 20705?
ZIP code 20705 has an estimated population of 28,660 residents, with a density of 1,983 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 20705 in?
ZIP code 20705 observes the EST timezone.