20743 ZIP Code — Capitol Heights, MD
Prince Georges County, Maryland
ZIP code 20743 is located in Capitol Heights, Maryland, within Prince Georges County. It covers approximately 9.64 square miles and serves a population of 38,692 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 301/240.
About ZIP code 20743
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 $296,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 67%.
Median household income is $73,023. SNAP benefit usage at 18% of households reflects economic stress in the area.
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.
College attainment at 20% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
38,692
population
9.64
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
20743 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 20743
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 20743. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Capitol Heights | Acceptable |
| Capitol Heights | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
20799 Capitol Heights (2.1 mi)
20785 Hyattsville (2.5 mi)
20019 Washington (2.6 mi)
20710 Bladensburg (4.3 mi)
20781 Hyattsville (4.4 mi)
20722 Brentwood (4.5 mi)
20784 Hyattsville (4.6 mi)
20020 Washington (4.7 mi)
20002 Washington (4.8 mi)
20003 Washington (5.1 mi)
20018 Washington (5.1 mi)
20737 Riverdale (5.3 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 38,692 |
| Population density | 4,014 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 24 |
| County FIPS | 033 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 9.64 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 38.8872 |
| Longitude | -76.8925 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 301/240 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 36.1% | 25.4% | 28.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 35.3% | 31.6% | 28.2% |
| $100k – $200k | 24.8% | 32.0% | 30.1% |
| Over $200k | 3.8% | 11.0% | 13.4% |
Demographics & statistics
38,692
Population
4,014
People per sq mi
38.6
Median age
$73,023
Median household income
$38,343
Per capita income
$296,000
Median home value
$1,505
Median monthly rent
66.8%
Home ownership
9.7%
Poverty rate
8.6%
Unemployment
11,022
Housing units
20.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,126
Under 5
1,289
1,068
5–9
1,224
1,228
10–14
1,407
963
15–19
1,103
818
20–24
937
2,956
25–34
3,386
2,120
35–44
2,428
2,488
45–54
2,849
1,198
55–59
1,372
1,213
60–64
1,390
1,618
65–74
1,853
901
75–84
1,033
337
85+
387
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 8,592 | 22.2% |
| 18 and over | 30,100 | 77.8% |
| 65 and over | 6,129 | 15.8% |
| Median age | 38.6 years | |
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
75.1%
Hispanic or Latino
9.4%
Other race
8.3%
White
3.6%
Two or more races
2.6%
Asian
0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.4%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 32,082 | 75.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4,015 | 9.4% |
| Other race | 3,541 | 8.3% |
| White | 1,545 | 3.6% |
| Two or more races | 1,124 | 2.6% |
| Asian | 247 | 0.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 153 | 0.4% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 36.1% | 25.4% | 28.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 35.3% | 31.6% | 28.2% |
| $100k – $200k | 24.8% | 32.0% | 30.1% |
| Over $200k | 3.8% | 11.0% | 13.4% |
Under $10k
6.3%
$10k–$15k
3.4%
$15k–$25k
3.1%
$25k–$35k
5.3%
$35k–$50k
12.3%
$50k–$75k
21.0%
$75k–$100k
12.3%
$100k–$150k
21.1%
$150k–$200k
8.7%
$200k+
6.6%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 6.3% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.4% |
| $15k–$25k | 3.1% |
| $25k–$35k | 5.3% |
| $35k–$50k | 12.3% |
| $50k–$75k | 21.0% |
| $75k–$100k | 12.3% |
| $100k–$150k | 21.1% |
| $150k–$200k | 8.7% |
| $200k+ | 6.6% |
| Median income | $73,023 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
4.6%
$50k–$100k
1.7%
$100k–$150k
1.6%
$150k–$200k
6.3%
$200k–$300k
37.7%
$300k–$500k
46.4%
$500k–$1M
1.5%
$1M+
0.2%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $296,000 |
| Median rent / month | $1,505 |
| Owner occupied | 66.8% |
| Renter occupied | 33.2% |
| Vacant | 5.6% |
| Single-family detached | 56.1% |
| Large apartment buildings | 4.5% |
| Mobile homes | 1.6% |
| Median rooms | 6.1 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.62 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.2% |
| 2010–2019 | 5.1% |
| 2000–2009 | 5.5% |
| 1990–1999 | 11.1% |
| 1980–1989 | 10.2% |
| 1970–1979 | 13.2% |
| 1960–1969 | 18.6% |
| 1950–1959 | 17.2% |
| 1940–1949 | 10.2% |
| 1939 or earlier | 8.8% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.5% |
| 1 bedroom | 9.4% |
| 2 bedrooms | 18.1% |
| 3 bedrooms | 45.7% |
| 4 bedrooms | 22.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4.3% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 13.6% |
| 1 vehicle | 40.4% |
| 2 vehicles | 31.3% |
| 3 or more | 14.6% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 58.6% |
| Electricity | 35.1% |
| Propane / LP gas | 2.5% |
| Fuel oil | 1.9% |
| Wood | 0.1% |
| Solar | 0.4% |
| No fuel used | 0.8% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 4,585 | 30.2% |
| Cohabiting couple | 732 | 4.8% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,907 | 19.2% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 6,934 | 45.7% |
| Households with children under 18 | 4,370 | 28.8% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 4,615 | 30.4% |
| Average household size | 2.54 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 44.5% | 45.1% |
| Married | 38.3% | 28.7% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 3.7% |
| Widowed | 2.9% | 9.5% |
| Divorced | 11.5% | 13.1% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
5.6%
Some HS, no diploma
8.0%
HS graduate
37.6%
Some college, no degree
23.2%
Associate's degree
5.3%
Bachelor's degree
13.8%
Graduate / professional
6.5%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 86.4% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 20.3% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 431 | 5.3% |
| Kindergarten | 559 | 6.8% |
| Elementary school | 4,005 | 48.8% |
| High school | 1,961 | 23.9% |
| College / grad school | 1,252 | 15.3% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
21.5%
Public administration
15.1%
Professional & management
13.7%
Retail trade
10.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
10.1%
Transportation & utilities
8.2%
Construction
8.0%
Other services
4.5%
Manufacturing
2.6%
Finance & real estate
2.5%
Information
2.0%
Wholesale trade
1.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 30.2% |
| Service | 23.3% |
| Sales & office | 22.6% |
| Natural resources & construction | 10.9% |
| Production & transportation | 13.1% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 69.1% |
| Government | 27.4% |
| Self-employed | 3.3% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 62.5% |
| Carpool | 9.0% |
| Public transit | 15.7% |
| Walk | 0.9% |
| Work from home | 9.1% |
| Other means | 2.8% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 36.5 |
Poverty
All people
9.7%
Under 18 years
9.1%
18 and over
9.9%
Married-couple families
6.0%
Female-led households
10.7%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 27.5% |
| Retirement income | 26.6% |
| Supplemental Security | 6.6% |
| Cash public assistance | 4.2% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 17.8% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 41.4% |
| High blood pressure | 42.7% |
| High cholesterol | 31.8% |
| Diabetes | 15.0% |
| Heart disease | 5.2% |
| Stroke | 4.0% |
| Asthma | 11.1% |
| Arthritis | 22.5% |
| Kidney disease | 3.3% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.4% |
| Cancer | 5.1% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 14.9% |
| Binge drinking | 10.6% |
| No physical activity | 27.1% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 44.3% |
| Depression | 13.0% |
| Fair or poor health | 17.1% |
| Poor mental health | 14.5% |
| Poor physical health | 9.7% |
| No health insurance | 15.9% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 79.9% |
| Visited dentist | 52.9% |
| Cholesterol screening | 92.8% |
| Teeth loss | 14.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2,434 | 8.1% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 13.3% |
| Under 18 | 3.6% |
| 18–64 years | 10.4% |
| 65 and over | 38.5% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 62.4% |
| Public insurance | 45.2% |
| No insurance | 6.9% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 4.4% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 36,277 | 93.8% |
| Spanish | 2,310 | 6.4% |
| Other Indo-European | 1,968 | 5.4% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 148 | 0.4% |
| Other languages | 125 | 0.3% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 33,810 | 87.4% |
| Born in same state | 33,248 | 85.9% |
| Born in different state | 9,264 | 23.9% |
| Foreign born | 562 | 1.5% |
| Naturalized citizen | 4,882 | 12.6% |
| Not a US citizen | 2,437 | 49.9% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 954 | 2.5% |
| Italian | 133 | 0.3% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 101 | 0.3% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 39.2% |
| Internet access | 93.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 20743
What city is ZIP code 20743 in?
ZIP code 20743 is primarily assigned to Capitol Heights, Maryland.
What county is ZIP code 20743 in?
ZIP code 20743 falls within Prince Georges County, Maryland.
What is the population of ZIP code 20743?
ZIP code 20743 has an estimated population of 38,692 residents, with a density of 4,014 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 20743?
The median home value in ZIP code 20743 is $296,000.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 20743?
The median household income in ZIP code 20743 is $73,023, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 20743 in?
ZIP code 20743 observes the EST timezone.