20785 ZIP Code — Hyattsville, MD
Prince Georges County, Maryland
ZIP code 20785 is located in Hyattsville, Maryland, within Prince Georges County. It covers approximately 10.12 square miles and serves a population of 41,281 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 301/240.
About ZIP code 20785
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 $329,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 51%.
Median household income is $83,146.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 35 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 31% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
41,281
population
10.12
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
20785 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 20785
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 20785. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Hyattsville | Acceptable |
| Hyattsville | Acceptable |
| Hyattsville | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
20784 Hyattsville (2.2 mi)
20743 Capitol Heights (2.5 mi)
20710 Bladensburg (2.5 mi)
20781 Hyattsville (2.9 mi)
20737 Riverdale (3.1 mi)
20706 Lanham (3.2 mi)
20799 Capitol Heights (3.4 mi)
20722 Brentwood (3.5 mi)
20019 Washington (3.5 mi)
20018 Washington (4.5 mi)
20712 Mount Rainier (4.5 mi)
20790 Capitol Heights (4.5 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 41,281 |
| Population density | 4,079 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 24 |
| County FIPS | 033 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 10.12 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi |
| Latitude | 38.9227 |
| Longitude | -76.8877 |
| 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 | 32.4% | 25.4% | 28.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 36.5% | 31.6% | 28.2% |
| $100k – $200k | 27.0% | 32.0% | 30.1% |
| Over $200k | 4.1% | 11.0% | 13.4% |
Demographics & statistics
41,281
Population
4,079
People per sq mi
36.5
Median age
$83,146
Median household income
$37,126
Per capita income
$329,000
Median home value
$1,726
Median monthly rent
50.6%
Home ownership
13.8%
Poverty rate
6.6%
Unemployment
8,640
Housing units
30.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,466
Under 5
1,770
1,417
5–9
1,712
1,275
10–14
1,540
1,048
15–19
1,265
1,140
20–24
1,376
2,632
25–34
3,179
3,111
35–44
3,757
2,182
45–54
2,636
954
55–59
1,152
975
60–64
1,177
1,454
65–74
1,756
814
75–84
984
231
85+
278
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 10,605 | 25.7% |
| 18 and over | 30,676 | 74.3% |
| 65 and over | 5,517 | 13.4% |
| Median age | 36.5 years | |
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
66.5%
Hispanic or Latino
9.6%
Other race
8.5%
White
7.5%
Two or more races
5.1%
Asian
2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 30,382 | 66.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4,378 | 9.6% |
| Other race | 3,873 | 8.5% |
| White | 3,442 | 7.5% |
| Two or more races | 2,319 | 5.1% |
| Asian | 1,111 | 2.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 154 | 0.3% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 32.4% | 25.4% | 28.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 36.5% | 31.6% | 28.2% |
| $100k – $200k | 27.0% | 32.0% | 30.1% |
| Over $200k | 4.1% | 11.0% | 13.4% |
Under $10k
6.4%
$10k–$15k
2.6%
$15k–$25k
5.7%
$25k–$35k
4.6%
$35k–$50k
9.7%
$50k–$75k
17.1%
$75k–$100k
15.9%
$100k–$150k
20.4%
$150k–$200k
9.7%
$200k+
8.0%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 6.4% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.6% |
| $15k–$25k | 5.7% |
| $25k–$35k | 4.6% |
| $35k–$50k | 9.7% |
| $50k–$75k | 17.1% |
| $75k–$100k | 15.9% |
| $100k–$150k | 20.4% |
| $150k–$200k | 9.7% |
| $200k+ | 8.0% |
| Median income | $83,146 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
1.9%
$50k–$100k
2.4%
$100k–$150k
2.2%
$150k–$200k
7.3%
$200k–$300k
26.9%
$300k–$500k
50.3%
$500k–$1M
8.5%
$1M+
0.5%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $329,000 |
| Median rent / month | $1,726 |
| Owner occupied | 50.6% |
| Renter occupied | 49.4% |
| Vacant | 5.0% |
| Single-family detached | 31.2% |
| Large apartment buildings | 7.1% |
| Mobile homes | 0.1% |
| Median rooms | 5.5 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.72 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.2% |
| 2010–2019 | 4.5% |
| 2000–2009 | 11.7% |
| 1990–1999 | 12.4% |
| 1980–1989 | 13.9% |
| 1970–1979 | 14.6% |
| 1960–1969 | 15.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 14.1% |
| 1940–1949 | 8.8% |
| 1939 or earlier | 4.8% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.9% |
| 1 bedroom | 11.4% |
| 2 bedrooms | 24.5% |
| 3 bedrooms | 42.3% |
| 4 bedrooms | 14.7% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4.3% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 9.5% |
| 1 vehicle | 49.2% |
| 2 vehicles | 29.3% |
| 3 or more | 12.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 52.1% |
| Electricity | 41.4% |
| Propane / LP gas | 0.9% |
| Fuel oil | 3.8% |
| Wood | 0.1% |
| Solar | 0.2% |
| No fuel used | 0.9% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 4,736 | 30.6% |
| Cohabiting couple | 575 | 3.7% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 3,242 | 20.9% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 6,928 | 44.8% |
| Households with children under 18 | 5,077 | 32.8% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 4,257 | 27.5% |
| Average household size | 2.66 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 43.1% | 46.0% |
| Married | 40.5% | 31.2% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 3.5% |
| Widowed | 4.2% | 7.1% |
| Divorced | 9.4% | 12.2% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.9%
Some HS, no diploma
7.0%
HS graduate
31.1%
Some college, no degree
20.9%
Associate's degree
6.3%
Bachelor's degree
18.5%
Graduate / professional
12.3%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 89.1% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 30.8% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 604 | 5.6% |
| Kindergarten | 656 | 6.1% |
| Elementary school | 4,858 | 45.1% |
| High school | 2,052 | 19.1% |
| College / grad school | 2,592 | 24.1% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
24.7%
Professional & management
16.6%
Public administration
14.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
9.2%
Retail trade
8.9%
Transportation & utilities
5.8%
Other services
5.7%
Construction
5.3%
Finance & real estate
3.5%
Information
2.7%
Manufacturing
2.3%
Wholesale trade
1.1%
Agriculture & mining
0.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 40.0% |
| Service | 22.9% |
| Sales & office | 21.2% |
| Natural resources & construction | 6.9% |
| Production & transportation | 9.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 69.3% |
| Government | 26.3% |
| Self-employed | 4.2% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 58.0% |
| Carpool | 11.8% |
| Public transit | 13.1% |
| Walk | 2.0% |
| Work from home | 12.8% |
| Other means | 2.4% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 35.0 |
Poverty
All people
13.8%
Under 18 years
21.8%
18 and over
11.0%
Married-couple families
7.1%
Female-led households
14.4%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 24.7% |
| Retirement income | 21.7% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.6% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.4% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 15.5% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 39.9% |
| High blood pressure | 38.4% |
| High cholesterol | 30.0% |
| Diabetes | 12.8% |
| Heart disease | 4.3% |
| Stroke | 3.3% |
| Asthma | 10.9% |
| Arthritis | 19.8% |
| Kidney disease | 2.8% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.7% |
| Cancer | 4.5% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 14.4% |
| Binge drinking | 11.5% |
| No physical activity | 25.2% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 43.2% |
| Depression | 13.4% |
| Fair or poor health | 15.4% |
| Poor mental health | 14.6% |
| Poor physical health | 8.8% |
| No health insurance | 15.8% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 78.1% |
| Visited dentist | 54.5% |
| Cholesterol screening | 92.2% |
| Teeth loss | 12.9% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,750 | 5.7% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 10.7% |
| Under 18 | 4.0% |
| 18–64 years | 9.3% |
| 65 and over | 30.4% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 58.8% |
| Public insurance | 42.9% |
| No insurance | 10.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 6.1% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 38,045 | 92.2% |
| Spanish | 3,713 | 9.8% |
| Other Indo-European | 2,282 | 6.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 612 | 1.6% |
| Other languages | 282 | 0.7% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 32,681 | 79.2% |
| Born in same state | 31,991 | 77.5% |
| Born in different state | 11,128 | 27.0% |
| Foreign born | 690 | 1.7% |
| Naturalized citizen | 8,600 | 20.8% |
| Not a US citizen | 3,599 | 41.8% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 1,009 | 2.4% |
| Arab | 895 | 2.2% |
| French | 576 | 1.4% |
| Polish | 105 | 0.3% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Irish | 40 | 0.1% |
| Dutch | 32 | 0.1% |
| German | 22 | 0.1% |
| English | 19 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 37.5% |
| Internet access | 96.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 20785
What city is ZIP code 20785 in?
ZIP code 20785 is primarily assigned to Hyattsville, Maryland.
What county is ZIP code 20785 in?
ZIP code 20785 falls within Prince Georges County, Maryland.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 20785?
The median home value in ZIP code 20785 is $329,000.
What is the population of ZIP code 20785?
ZIP code 20785 has an estimated population of 41,281 residents, with a density of 4,079 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 20785?
The median household income in ZIP code 20785 is $83,146, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 20785 in?
ZIP code 20785 observes the EST timezone.