20740 ZIP Code — College Park, MD
Prince Georges County, Maryland
ZIP code 20740 is located in College Park, Maryland, within Prince Georges County. It covers approximately 8.78 square miles and serves a population of 36,583 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 301/240.
About ZIP code 20740
The housing stock consists of a significant share of large multi-unit buildings. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $392,000. Renters make up the majority at 59%, typical of denser urban areas.
Median household income is $79,446. Poverty affects 24% of residents, above the national average.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is high — 49% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.
36,583
population
8.78
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
20740 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 20740
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 20740. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| College Park | Acceptable |
| College Park | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
20742 College Park (1.2 mi)
20770 Greenbelt (2 mi)
20697 Southern Md Facility (2.3 mi)
20783 Hyattsville (2.4 mi)
20790 Capitol Heights (2.6 mi)
20737 Riverdale (2.7 mi)
20903 Silver Spring (3.2 mi)
20782 Hyattsville (3.3 mi)
20705 Beltsville (3.6 mi)
20784 Hyattsville (3.7 mi)
20771 Greenbelt (3.9 mi)
20993 Silver Spring (4 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 36,583 |
| Population density | 4,167 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 24 |
| County FIPS | 033 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 8.78 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.11 sq mi |
| Latitude | 39.0013 |
| Longitude | -76.9257 |
| 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 | 35.5% | 25.4% | 28.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 26.4% | 31.6% | 28.2% |
| $100k – $200k | 28.5% | 32.0% | 30.1% |
| Over $200k | 9.6% | 11.0% | 13.4% |
Demographics & statistics
36,583
Population
4,167
People per sq mi
24.5
Median age
$79,446
Median household income
$31,993
Per capita income
$392,000
Median home value
$1,775
Median monthly rent
41.3%
Home ownership
24.2%
Poverty rate
6.6%
Unemployment
5,848
Housing units
49.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
969
Under 5
914
519
5–9
490
609
10–14
574
2,564
15–19
2,417
4,873
20–24
4,592
2,823
25–34
2,661
1,964
35–44
1,852
1,428
45–54
1,345
722
55–59
681
818
60–64
771
937
65–74
884
428
75–84
403
178
85+
167
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4,572 | 12.5% |
| 18 and over | 32,011 | 87.5% |
| 65 and over | 2,997 | 8.2% |
| Median age | 24.5 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
35.6%
Black or African American
19.5%
Hispanic or Latino
14.5%
Asian
12%
Other race
11%
Two or more races
7.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 15,229 | 35.6% |
| Black or African American | 8,329 | 19.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6,184 | 14.5% |
| Asian | 5,144 | 12% |
| Other race | 4,706 | 11% |
| Two or more races | 3,097 | 7.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 70 | 0.2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 35.5% | 25.4% | 28.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 26.4% | 31.6% | 28.2% |
| $100k – $200k | 28.5% | 32.0% | 30.1% |
| Over $200k | 9.6% | 11.0% | 13.4% |
Under $10k
11.8%
$10k–$15k
3.8%
$15k–$25k
6.7%
$25k–$35k
5.0%
$35k–$50k
7.4%
$50k–$75k
13.3%
$75k–$100k
12.1%
$100k–$150k
16.8%
$150k–$200k
12.3%
$200k+
10.7%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 11.8% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.8% |
| $15k–$25k | 6.7% |
| $25k–$35k | 5.0% |
| $35k–$50k | 7.4% |
| $50k–$75k | 13.3% |
| $75k–$100k | 12.1% |
| $100k–$150k | 16.8% |
| $150k–$200k | 12.3% |
| $200k+ | 10.7% |
| Median income | $79,446 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
1.0%
$50k–$100k
0.8%
$100k–$150k
1.6%
$150k–$200k
1.4%
$200k–$300k
9.3%
$300k–$500k
69.4%
$500k–$1M
15.7%
$1M+
0.9%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $392,000 |
| Median rent / month | $1,775 |
| Owner occupied | 41.3% |
| Renter occupied | 58.7% |
| Vacant | 9.3% |
| Single-family detached | 45.4% |
| Large apartment buildings | 40.4% |
| Mobile homes | 0.2% |
| Median rooms | 5.2 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.88 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.1% |
| 2010–2019 | 15.6% |
| 2000–2009 | 10.9% |
| 1990–1999 | 6.7% |
| 1980–1989 | 7.9% |
| 1970–1979 | 9.1% |
| 1960–1969 | 18.4% |
| 1950–1959 | 16.6% |
| 1940–1949 | 7.3% |
| 1939 or earlier | 7.4% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 6.2% |
| 1 bedroom | 19.7% |
| 2 bedrooms | 21.8% |
| 3 bedrooms | 21.4% |
| 4 bedrooms | 19.9% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 11.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 16.3% |
| 1 vehicle | 36.2% |
| 2 vehicles | 27.2% |
| 3 or more | 20.2% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 59.4% |
| Electricity | 36.5% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.4% |
| Fuel oil | 1.6% |
| No fuel used | 0.5% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 3,400 | 30.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,233 | 10.9% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 3,262 | 28.7% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3,453 | 30.4% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,084 | 18.4% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,222 | 19.6% |
| Average household size | 2.69 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 68.2% | 65.7% |
| Married | 23.9% | 23.4% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 1.3% |
| Widowed | 1.1% | 4.2% |
| Divorced | 5.5% | 5.4% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
9.5%
Some HS, no diploma
4.9%
HS graduate
16.8%
Some college, no degree
13.2%
Associate's degree
6.6%
Bachelor's degree
25.1%
Graduate / professional
23.9%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 85.7% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 49.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 275 | 1.6% |
| Kindergarten | 255 | 1.5% |
| Elementary school | 1,727 | 10.1% |
| High school | 590 | 3.4% |
| College / grad school | 14,262 | 83.4% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
30.3%
Professional & management
14.7%
Construction
12.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
10.1%
Retail trade
9.5%
Public administration
7.3%
Finance & real estate
4.1%
Transportation & utilities
3.7%
Other services
3.3%
Manufacturing
2.2%
Information
2.2%
Wholesale trade
0.6%
Agriculture & mining
0.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 50.4% |
| Service | 15.3% |
| Sales & office | 17.1% |
| Natural resources & construction | 11.6% |
| Production & transportation | 5.5% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 67.5% |
| Government | 26.2% |
| Self-employed | 5.7% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.6% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 52.1% |
| Carpool | 8.8% |
| Public transit | 9.3% |
| Walk | 10.2% |
| Work from home | 15.1% |
| Other means | 4.5% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 27.5 |
Poverty
All people
24.2%
Under 18 years
10.7%
18 and over
26.4%
Married-couple families
1.8%
Female-led households
12.7%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 17.1% |
| Retirement income | 15.6% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.1% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 8.1% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 27.4% |
| High blood pressure | 23.1% |
| High cholesterol | 23.1% |
| Diabetes | 6.8% |
| Heart disease | 3.3% |
| Stroke | 1.8% |
| Asthma | 9.8% |
| Arthritis | 12.8% |
| Kidney disease | 1.9% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.0% |
| Cancer | 3.3% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 11.2% |
| Binge drinking | 15.1% |
| No physical activity | 20.1% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 34.7% |
| Depression | 16.4% |
| Fair or poor health | 11.0% |
| Poor mental health | 16.5% |
| Poor physical health | 7.0% |
| No health insurance | 13.8% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 70.2% |
| Visited dentist | 56.5% |
| Cholesterol screening | 83.3% |
| Teeth loss | 10.1% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,124 | 3.5% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 6.8% |
| Under 18 | 2.8% |
| 18–64 years | 5.2% |
| 65 and over | 28.9% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 75.8% |
| Public insurance | 20.7% |
| No insurance | 10.6% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 4.7% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 34,700 | 94.9% |
| Spanish | 5,236 | 15.1% |
| Other Indo-European | 3,337 | 9.6% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 620 | 1.8% |
| Other languages | 1,198 | 3.5% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 26,578 | 72.7% |
| Born in same state | 25,886 | 70.8% |
| Born in different state | 11,501 | 31.4% |
| Foreign born | 692 | 1.9% |
| Naturalized citizen | 10,005 | 27.3% |
| Not a US citizen | 3,849 | 38.5% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 2,416 | 6.6% |
| French | 1,605 | 4.4% |
| Arab | 783 | 2.1% |
| Polish | 152 | 0.4% |
| English | 144 | 0.4% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 98 | 0.3% |
| Irish | 19 | 0.1% |
| Dutch | 19 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 18 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 31.0% |
| Internet access | 97.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 20740
What city is ZIP code 20740 in?
ZIP code 20740 is primarily assigned to College Park, Maryland.
What county is ZIP code 20740 in?
ZIP code 20740 falls within Prince Georges County, Maryland.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 20740?
24% of residents in ZIP code 20740 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Is ZIP code 20740 mostly rentals?
59% of occupied units in ZIP code 20740 are renter-occupied.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 20740?
49% 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 20740?
The median home value in ZIP code 20740 is $392,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 20740 in?
ZIP code 20740 observes the EST timezone.