20716 ZIP Code — Bowie, MD
Prince Georges County, Maryland
ZIP code 20716 is located in Bowie, Maryland, within Prince Georges County. It covers approximately 11.50 square miles and serves a population of 22,340 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 301.
About ZIP code 20716
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $379,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 72%.
Median household income is $119,507. The poverty rate of 3% is below the national average.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 37 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.
Educational attainment is high — 47% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.
22,340
population
11.50
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
20716 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 20716
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 20716. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Bowie | Acceptable |
| Bowie | Acceptable |
| Bowie | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
21035 Davidsonville (3.8 mi)
20774 Upper Marlboro (3.8 mi)
20721 Bowie (4 mi)
20715 Bowie (4.8 mi)
21114 Crofton (6 mi)
20720 Bowie (6.3 mi)
20776 Harwood (6.8 mi)
21140 Riva (6.9 mi)
20769 Glenn Dale (7.1 mi)
21054 Gambrills (7.3 mi)
20706 Lanham (8 mi)
20799 Capitol Heights (8.3 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 22,340 |
| Population density | 1,943 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 24 |
| County FIPS | 033 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 11.50 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.06 sq mi |
| Latitude | 38.9267 |
| Longitude | -76.7118 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 301 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 18.1% | 25.4% | 28.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 29.2% | 31.6% | 28.2% |
| $100k – $200k | 39.2% | 32.0% | 30.1% |
| Over $200k | 13.5% | 11.0% | 13.4% |
Demographics & statistics
22,340
Population
1,943
People per sq mi
42.0
Median age
$119,507
Median household income
$56,723
Per capita income
$379,600
Median home value
$2,070
Median monthly rent
72.3%
Home ownership
3.4%
Poverty rate
5.5%
Unemployment
6,605
Housing units
47.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
460
Under 5
544
498
5–9
589
649
10–14
767
660
15–19
781
540
20–24
640
1,281
25–34
1,516
1,405
35–44
1,662
1,623
45–54
1,921
876
55–59
1,036
742
60–64
878
972
65–74
1,151
363
75–84
430
163
85+
193
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4,635 | 20.7% |
| 18 and over | 17,705 | 79.3% |
| 65 and over | 3,272 | 14.6% |
| Median age | 42.0 years | |
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
64.9%
White
17.8%
Hispanic or Latino
5.5%
Two or more races
5.2%
Other race
3.4%
Asian
2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.4%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 15,347 | 64.9% |
| White | 4,213 | 17.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,308 | 5.5% |
| Two or more races | 1,219 | 5.2% |
| Other race | 812 | 3.4% |
| Asian | 648 | 2.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 101 | 0.4% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 18.1% | 25.4% | 28.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 29.2% | 31.6% | 28.2% |
| $100k – $200k | 39.2% | 32.0% | 30.1% |
| Over $200k | 13.5% | 11.0% | 13.4% |
Under $10k
2.2%
$10k–$15k
1.0%
$15k–$25k
2.6%
$25k–$35k
3.9%
$35k–$50k
5.7%
$50k–$75k
13.9%
$75k–$100k
9.6%
$100k–$150k
23.2%
$150k–$200k
17.9%
$200k+
19.9%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.2% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.0% |
| $15k–$25k | 2.6% |
| $25k–$35k | 3.9% |
| $35k–$50k | 5.7% |
| $50k–$75k | 13.9% |
| $75k–$100k | 9.6% |
| $100k–$150k | 23.2% |
| $150k–$200k | 17.9% |
| $200k+ | 19.9% |
| Median income | $119,507 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
1.3%
$100k–$150k
2.1%
$150k–$200k
1.8%
$200k–$300k
19.2%
$300k–$500k
57.5%
$500k–$1M
17.0%
$1M+
1.0%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $379,600 |
| Median rent / month | $2,070 |
| Owner occupied | 72.3% |
| Renter occupied | 27.7% |
| Vacant | 2.8% |
| Single-family detached | 48.1% |
| Large apartment buildings | 11.9% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 6.2 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.67 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.7% |
| 2010–2019 | 4.5% |
| 2000–2009 | 10.6% |
| 1990–1999 | 24.9% |
| 1980–1989 | 26.9% |
| 1970–1979 | 18.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 10.7% |
| 1950–1959 | 1.1% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.3% |
| 1939 or earlier | 2.3% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.7% |
| 1 bedroom | 9.2% |
| 2 bedrooms | 19.3% |
| 3 bedrooms | 37.7% |
| 4 bedrooms | 24.3% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 7.9% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.1% |
| 1 vehicle | 35.5% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.4% |
| 3 or more | 22.9% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 40.4% |
| Electricity | 53.6% |
| Propane / LP gas | 3.1% |
| Fuel oil | 1.3% |
| Wood | 0.4% |
| Solar | 0.4% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 3,807 | 43.3% |
| Cohabiting couple | 387 | 4.4% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,145 | 13.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3,455 | 39.3% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,554 | 29.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,572 | 29.2% |
| Average household size | 2.52 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 38.1% | 33.3% |
| Married | 51.6% | 38.7% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Widowed | 2.1% | 10.1% |
| Divorced | 6.6% | 17.1% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.9%
Some HS, no diploma
4.1%
HS graduate
22.5%
Some college, no degree
16.9%
Associate's degree
7.4%
Bachelor's degree
24.7%
Graduate / professional
22.6%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 94.1% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 47.2% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 251 | 4.5% |
| Kindergarten | 173 | 3.1% |
| Elementary school | 1,966 | 35.1% |
| High school | 1,508 | 26.9% |
| College / grad school | 1,707 | 30.5% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
24.7%
Public administration
18.6%
Professional & management
17.0%
Retail trade
8.1%
Finance & real estate
7.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
5.9%
Other services
5.4%
Transportation & utilities
4.0%
Construction
3.8%
Information
2.4%
Manufacturing
2.3%
Wholesale trade
0.5%
Agriculture & mining
0.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 52.9% |
| Service | 15.3% |
| Sales & office | 20.7% |
| Natural resources & construction | 4.8% |
| Production & transportation | 6.3% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 61.8% |
| Government | 32.9% |
| Self-employed | 5.2% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 66.1% |
| Carpool | 8.2% |
| Public transit | 5.3% |
| Walk | 0.1% |
| Work from home | 19.7% |
| Other means | 0.5% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 36.9 |
Poverty
All people
3.4%
Under 18 years
3.4%
18 and over
3.5%
Married-couple families
1.7%
Female-led households
5.8%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 23.2% |
| Retirement income | 29.8% |
| Supplemental Security | 5.5% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.9% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 6.8% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 34.1% |
| High blood pressure | 34.1% |
| High cholesterol | 30.9% |
| Diabetes | 10.0% |
| Heart disease | 4.0% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Asthma | 9.5% |
| Arthritis | 18.9% |
| Kidney disease | 2.3% |
| Pulmonary disease | 3.8% |
| Cancer | 5.3% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 10.6% |
| Binge drinking | 12.4% |
| No physical activity | 18.9% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 38.5% |
| Depression | 12.9% |
| Fair or poor health | 10.3% |
| Poor mental health | 12.5% |
| Poor physical health | 6.9% |
| No health insurance | 10.6% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 77.1% |
| Visited dentist | 65.1% |
| Cholesterol screening | 94.0% |
| Teeth loss | 7.4% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,375 | 7.8% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 9.4% |
| Under 18 | 4.0% |
| 18–64 years | 6.8% |
| 65 and over | 29.1% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 83.3% |
| Public insurance | 25.4% |
| No insurance | 4.1% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 1.2% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 21,336 | 95.5% |
| Spanish | 709 | 3.3% |
| Other Indo-European | 369 | 1.7% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 152 | 0.7% |
| Other languages | 59 | 0.3% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 18,690 | 83.7% |
| Born in same state | 18,412 | 82.4% |
| Born in different state | 7,833 | 35.1% |
| Foreign born | 278 | 1.2% |
| Naturalized citizen | 3,650 | 16.3% |
| Not a US citizen | 2,678 | 73.4% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 1,330 | 6% |
| Italian | 922 | 4.1% |
| French | 696 | 3.1% |
| German | 133 | 0.6% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 78 | 0.3% |
| Norwegian | 24 | 0.1% |
| English | 20 | 0.1% |
| Irish | 14 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 39.4% |
| Internet access | 97.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 20716
What city is ZIP code 20716 in?
ZIP code 20716 is primarily assigned to Bowie, Maryland.
What county is ZIP code 20716 in?
ZIP code 20716 falls within Prince Georges County, Maryland.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 20716?
47% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 20716?
The median home value in ZIP code 20716 is $379,600.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 20716?
The median household income in ZIP code 20716 is $119,507, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the population of ZIP code 20716?
ZIP code 20716 has an estimated population of 22,340 residents, with a density of 1,943 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 20716 in?
ZIP code 20716 observes the EST timezone.