20744 ZIP Code — Fort Washington, MD

Prince Georges County, Maryland

ZIP code 20744 is located in Fort Washington, Maryland, within Prince Georges County. It covers approximately 26.09 square miles and serves a population of 55,820 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 301/240.

About ZIP code 20744

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $390,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $121,068. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 32% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

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 36% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 20744 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

55,820

population

26.09

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

20744 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 20744

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 20744. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Fort Washington	Acceptable
Fort Washington	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

22307 Alexandria (3.1 mi) 22308 Alexandria (3.5 mi) 22350 Alexandria (3.9 mi) 22333 Alexandria (4.2 mi) 22334 Alexandria (4.2 mi) 22332 Alexandria (4.2 mi) 22306 Alexandria (4.4 mi) 22303 Alexandria (4.8 mi) 22331 Alexandria (4.8 mi) 20375 Washington (4.9 mi) 20735 Clinton (5.1 mi) 22314 Alexandria (5.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	55,820
Population density	2,140 / sq mi
State FIPS	24
County FIPS	033

Geography
Land area	26.09 sq mi
Water area	0.11 sq mi
Latitude	38.7545
Longitude	-77.0048
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	14.8%	25.4%	28.2%
$50k – $100k	27.5%	31.6%	28.2%
$100k – $200k	41.0%	32.0%	30.1%
Over $200k	16.6%	11.0%	13.4%

Demographics & statistics

55,820

Population

2,140

People per sq mi

44.2

Median age

$121,068

Median household income

$51,479

Per capita income

$390,200

Median home value

$1,727

Median monthly rent

81.6%

Home ownership

5.8%

Poverty rate

7.2%

Unemployment

17,493

Housing units

36.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

1,421

Under 5

1,502

1,379

5–9

1,457

1,618

10–14

1,710

1,422

15–19

1,504

1,289

20–24

1,362

3,135

25–34

3,313

3,508

35–44

3,709

3,884

45–54

4,106

2,221

55–59

2,347

1,813

60–64

1,917

3,529

65–74

3,730

1,480

75–84

1,564

438

85+

462

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	11,118	19.9%
18 and over	44,702	80.1%
65 and over	11,203	20.1%
Median age	44.2 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 58.8%

Hispanic or Latino 12.3%

Other race 10%

White 8.4%

Two or more races 4.8%

Asian 4.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	37,457	58.8%
Hispanic or Latino	7,858	12.3%
Other race	6,393	10%
White	5,366	8.4%
Two or more races	3,072	4.8%
Asian	2,648	4.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	884	1.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	14.8%	25.4%	28.2%
$50k – $100k	27.5%	31.6%	28.2%
$100k – $200k	41.0%	32.0%	30.1%
Over $200k	16.6%	11.0%	13.4%

Under $10k 2.4%

$10k–$15k 0.9%

$15k–$25k 3.6%

$25k–$35k 2.8%

$35k–$50k 5.4%

$50k–$75k 10.1%

$75k–$100k 13.9%

$100k–$150k 23.9%

$150k–$200k 13.7%

$200k+ 23.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.4%
$10k–$15k	0.9%
$15k–$25k	3.6%
$25k–$35k	2.8%
$35k–$50k	5.4%
$50k–$75k	10.1%
$75k–$100k	13.9%
$100k–$150k	23.9%
$150k–$200k	13.7%
$200k+	23.2%
Median income	$121,068

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.2%

$50k–$100k 0.6%

$100k–$150k 1.0%

$150k–$200k 2.9%

$200k–$300k 12.0%

$300k–$500k 59.0%

$500k–$1M 21.3%

$1M+ 1.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$390,200
Median rent / month	$1,727
Owner occupied	81.6%
Renter occupied	18.4%
Vacant	6.7%
Single-family detached	79.1%
Large apartment buildings	5.6%
Mobile homes	0.1%
Median rooms	8.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.87

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.4%
2000–2009	9.3%
1990–1999	18.7%
1980–1989	17.8%
1970–1979	23.7%
1960–1969	18.2%
1950–1959	6.7%
1940–1949	2.2%
1939 or earlier	1.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.6%
1 bedroom	5.8%
2 bedrooms	8.7%
3 bedrooms	28.2%
4 bedrooms	37.5%
5+ bedrooms	19.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.8%
1 vehicle	29.1%
2 vehicles	33.9%
3 or more	33.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	43.7%
Electricity	44.3%
Propane / LP gas	0.7%
Fuel oil	7.9%
Wood	0.1%
Solar	2.3%
No fuel used	0.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	9,250	47.0%
Cohabiting couple	990	5.0%
Male householder, no spouse	3,346	17.0%
Female householder, no spouse	6,103	31.0%
Households with children under 18	5,503	27.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	7,744	39.3%
Average household size	2.82

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	35.6%	34.5%
Married	49.3%	41.8%
Separated	1.8%	2.1%
Widowed	4.2%	9.6%
Divorced	9.2%	12.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.2%

Some HS, no diploma 3.7%

HS graduate 23.9%

Some college, no degree 23.9%

Associate's degree 7.1%

Bachelor's degree 21.5%

Graduate / professional 14.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.1%
Bachelor's or higher	36.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	745	6.1%
Kindergarten	671	5.5%
Elementary school	4,796	39.1%
High school	2,721	22.2%
College / grad school	3,331	27.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 19.7%

Professional & management 18.5%

Public administration 16.4%

Construction 7.9%

Transportation & utilities 7.8%

Retail trade 7.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.7%

Finance & real estate 5.4%

Other services 5.2%

Information 1.8%

Manufacturing 1.2%

Wholesale trade 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	45.8%
Service	17.2%
Sales & office	18.7%
Natural resources & construction	10.1%
Production & transportation	8.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	64.1%
Government	30.4%
Self-employed	5.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	67.1%
Carpool	7.8%
Public transit	6.7%
Walk	0.6%
Work from home	16.4%
Other means	1.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	39.5

Poverty

All people 5.8%

Under 18 years 9.0%

18 and over 5.0%

Married-couple families 1.6%

Female-led households 6.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	32.2%
Retirement income	38.2%
Supplemental Security	4.4%
Cash public assistance	1.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	8.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.0%
High blood pressure	40.9%
High cholesterol	34.3%
Diabetes	13.8%
Heart disease	5.0%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	9.9%
Arthritis	22.0%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	4.6%
Cancer	5.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	11.6%
Binge drinking	10.4%
No physical activity	22.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	40.8%
Depression	12.0%
Fair or poor health	13.6%
Poor mental health	12.4%
Poor physical health	8.3%
No health insurance	12.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.7%
Visited dentist	60.6%
Cholesterol screening	94.3%
Teeth loss	9.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	5,237	11.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	9.8%
Under 18	2.1%
18–64 years	7.4%
65 and over	24.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	76.0%
Public insurance	33.7%
No insurance	8.7%
Uninsured under 19	9.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	52,897	94.8%
Spanish	4,716	8.9%
Other Indo-European	3,850	7.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	290	0.5%
Other languages	462	0.9%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	45,236	81.0%
Born in same state	44,556	79.8%
Born in different state	9,721	17.4%
Foreign born	680	1.2%
Naturalized citizen	10,584	19.0%
Not a US citizen	5,270	49.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	1,227	2.2%
Italian	1,114	2%
French	1,067	1.9%
Polish	143	0.3%
English	109	0.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	31	0.1%
Dutch	24	0%
Irish	22	0%
Norwegian	6	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.3%
Internet access	97.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 20744

What part of Fort Washington is ZIP code 20744?

ZIP code 20744 covers a portion of Fort Washington, Maryland, within Prince Georges County.

What county is ZIP code 20744 in?

ZIP code 20744 falls within Prince Georges County, Maryland.

Is ZIP code 20744 mostly owner-occupied?

82% of occupied units in ZIP code 20744 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 20744 have a large veteran population?

12% of civilians in ZIP code 20744 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 20744?

The median home value in ZIP code 20744 is $390,200.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 20744?

The median household income in ZIP code 20744 is $121,068, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 20744 in?

ZIP code 20744 observes the EST timezone.