20747 ZIP Code — District Heights, MD
Prince Georges County, Maryland
ZIP code 20747 is located in District Heights, Maryland, within Prince Georges County. It covers approximately 7.90 square miles and serves a population of 39,279 residents. This is a po box ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 301/240.
About ZIP code 20747
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 $313,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 50%.
Median household income is $71,259. SNAP benefit usage at 17% 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 40 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
39,279
population
7.90
sq mi land
PO Box
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
20747 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 20747
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 20747. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| District Heights | Acceptable |
| District Heights | Acceptable |
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 39,279 |
| Population density | 4,972 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 24 |
| County FIPS | 033 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 7.90 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 38.8516 |
| Longitude | -76.8873 |
| 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 | 33.9% | 25.4% | 28.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 36.6% | 31.6% | 28.2% |
| $100k – $200k | 24.4% | 32.0% | 30.1% |
| Over $200k | 5.0% | 11.0% | 13.4% |
Demographics & statistics
39,279
Population
4,972
People per sq mi
38.7
Median age
$71,259
Median household income
$37,387
Per capita income
$313,100
Median home value
$1,569
Median monthly rent
49.9%
Home ownership
10.6%
Poverty rate
7.5%
Unemployment
9,102
Housing units
22.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,214
Under 5
1,504
1,013
5–9
1,256
914
10–14
1,132
916
15–19
1,136
1,153
20–24
1,429
2,868
25–34
3,555
2,071
35–44
2,566
2,271
45–54
2,815
1,190
55–59
1,474
1,496
60–64
1,854
1,510
65–74
1,871
662
75–84
820
263
85+
326
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 8,291 | 21.1% |
| 18 and over | 30,988 | 78.9% |
| 65 and over | 5,452 | 13.9% |
| Median age | 38.7 years | |
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
81.2%
Hispanic or Latino
6.3%
Other race
4.4%
Two or more races
4.2%
White
2%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.8%
Asian
0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 34,044 | 81.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,662 | 6.3% |
| Other race | 1,844 | 4.4% |
| Two or more races | 1,758 | 4.2% |
| White | 851 | 2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 343 | 0.8% |
| Asian | 306 | 0.7% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 133 | 0.3% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 33.9% | 25.4% | 28.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 36.6% | 31.6% | 28.2% |
| $100k – $200k | 24.4% | 32.0% | 30.1% |
| Over $200k | 5.0% | 11.0% | 13.4% |
Under $10k
4.1%
$10k–$15k
2.2%
$15k–$25k
6.4%
$25k–$35k
8.0%
$35k–$50k
11.5%
$50k–$75k
20.6%
$75k–$100k
13.0%
$100k–$150k
19.6%
$150k–$200k
8.6%
$200k+
6.0%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.1% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.2% |
| $15k–$25k | 6.4% |
| $25k–$35k | 8.0% |
| $35k–$50k | 11.5% |
| $50k–$75k | 20.6% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.0% |
| $100k–$150k | 19.6% |
| $150k–$200k | 8.6% |
| $200k+ | 6.0% |
| Median income | $71,259 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
2.8%
$50k–$100k
2.0%
$100k–$150k
2.2%
$150k–$200k
1.8%
$200k–$300k
36.0%
$300k–$500k
49.2%
$500k–$1M
4.8%
$1M+
1.2%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $313,100 |
| Median rent / month | $1,569 |
| Owner occupied | 49.9% |
| Renter occupied | 50.1% |
| Vacant | 6.1% |
| Single-family detached | 37.1% |
| Large apartment buildings | 9.8% |
| Mobile homes | 0.3% |
| Median rooms | 5.5 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.55 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.7% |
| 2000–2009 | 4.2% |
| 1990–1999 | 15.2% |
| 1980–1989 | 10.7% |
| 1970–1979 | 18.4% |
| 1960–1969 | 26.8% |
| 1950–1959 | 14.5% |
| 1940–1949 | 6.6% |
| 1939 or earlier | 2.7% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 4.2% |
| 1 bedroom | 16.5% |
| 2 bedrooms | 23.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 34.1% |
| 4 bedrooms | 16.1% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 6.1% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 13.6% |
| 1 vehicle | 47.7% |
| 2 vehicles | 26.0% |
| 3 or more | 12.6% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 47.8% |
| Electricity | 48.9% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.2% |
| Fuel oil | 1.6% |
| Solar | 0.4% |
| No fuel used | 0.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 3,855 | 23.9% |
| Cohabiting couple | 724 | 4.5% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 3,717 | 23.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 7,862 | 48.7% |
| Households with children under 18 | 4,497 | 27.8% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 4,181 | 25.9% |
| Average household size | 2.42 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 51.6% | 51.6% |
| Married | 32.9% | 24.0% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 3.2% |
| Widowed | 2.5% | 8.0% |
| Divorced | 9.7% | 13.2% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.3%
Some HS, no diploma
6.8%
HS graduate
35.6%
Some college, no degree
26.5%
Associate's degree
5.3%
Bachelor's degree
14.7%
Graduate / professional
7.9%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 89.9% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 22.5% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 579 | 7.2% |
| Kindergarten | 360 | 4.5% |
| Elementary school | 3,514 | 44.0% |
| High school | 1,530 | 19.1% |
| College / grad school | 2,010 | 25.1% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
20.0%
Professional & management
14.4%
Public administration
13.8%
Retail trade
11.0%
Transportation & utilities
10.4%
Construction
7.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.7%
Other services
6.1%
Finance & real estate
4.7%
Information
2.1%
Manufacturing
1.7%
Wholesale trade
1.4%
Agriculture & mining
0.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 33.6% |
| Service | 17.5% |
| Sales & office | 25.3% |
| Natural resources & construction | 8.7% |
| Production & transportation | 14.8% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 67.4% |
| Government | 29.1% |
| Self-employed | 3.5% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 61.3% |
| Carpool | 8.4% |
| Public transit | 17.4% |
| Walk | 0.6% |
| Work from home | 8.8% |
| Other means | 3.5% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 39.6 |
Poverty
All people
10.6%
Under 18 years
17.4%
18 and over
8.8%
Married-couple families
3.7%
Female-led households
13.2%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 25.1% |
| Retirement income | 24.5% |
| Supplemental Security | 7.3% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.8% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 17.2% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 41.3% |
| High blood pressure | 39.9% |
| High cholesterol | 30.3% |
| Diabetes | 13.2% |
| Heart disease | 4.3% |
| Stroke | 3.4% |
| Asthma | 11.2% |
| Arthritis | 20.4% |
| Kidney disease | 2.8% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.9% |
| Cancer | 4.4% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 15.2% |
| Binge drinking | 11.1% |
| No physical activity | 26.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 44.9% |
| Depression | 13.4% |
| Fair or poor health | 15.8% |
| Poor mental health | 15.0% |
| Poor physical health | 9.1% |
| No health insurance | 15.4% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 79.1% |
| Visited dentist | 53.4% |
| Cholesterol screening | 92.4% |
| Teeth loss | 12.6% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2,453 | 7.9% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 14.0% |
| Under 18 | 5.1% |
| 18–64 years | 12.0% |
| 65 and over | 37.6% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 65.6% |
| Public insurance | 41.8% |
| No insurance | 6.2% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 2.8% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 36,561 | 93.1% |
| Spanish | 1,381 | 3.8% |
| Other Indo-European | 1,146 | 3.1% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 115 | 0.3% |
| Other languages | 47 | 0.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 36,326 | 92.5% |
| Born in same state | 35,821 | 91.2% |
| Born in different state | 9,687 | 24.7% |
| Foreign born | 505 | 1.3% |
| Naturalized citizen | 2,953 | 7.5% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,583 | 53.6% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 450 | 1.1% |
| Italian | 209 | 0.5% |
| French | 191 | 0.5% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 31 | 0.1% |
| Polish | 11 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 41.1% |
| Internet access | 96.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 20747
What city is ZIP code 20747 in?
ZIP code 20747 is primarily assigned to District Heights, Maryland.
What county is ZIP code 20747 in?
ZIP code 20747 falls within Prince Georges County, Maryland.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 20747?
The median home value in ZIP code 20747 is $313,100.
What is the population of ZIP code 20747?
ZIP code 20747 has an estimated population of 39,279 residents, with a density of 4,971 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 20747?
The median household income in ZIP code 20747 is $71,259, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 20747 in?
ZIP code 20747 observes the EST timezone.