20706 ZIP Code — Lanham, MD
Prince Georges County, Maryland
ZIP code 20706 is located in Lanham, Maryland, within Prince Georges County. It covers approximately 10.05 square miles and serves a population of 43,797 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 301/240.
About ZIP code 20706
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 $383,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 71%.
Median household income is $99,555.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 34 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 34% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
43,797
population
10.05
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
20706 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 20706
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 20706. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Lanham | Acceptable |
| Lanham | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
20784 Hyattsville (2.3 mi)
20790 Capitol Heights (2.3 mi)
20771 Greenbelt (2.5 mi)
20769 Glenn Dale (2.7 mi)
20785 Hyattsville (3.2 mi)
20737 Riverdale (3.3 mi)
20770 Greenbelt (3.3 mi)
20710 Bladensburg (4 mi)
20720 Bowie (4.2 mi)
20781 Hyattsville (4.5 mi)
20721 Bowie (4.7 mi)
20740 College Park (4.7 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 43,797 |
| Population density | 4,358 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 24 |
| County FIPS | 033 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 10.05 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.10 sq mi |
| Latitude | 38.9607 |
| Longitude | -76.8547 |
| 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 | 24.2% | 25.4% | 28.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 35.7% | 31.6% | 28.2% |
| $100k – $200k | 32.0% | 32.0% | 30.1% |
| Over $200k | 8.2% | 11.0% | 13.4% |
Demographics & statistics
43,797
Population
4,358
People per sq mi
38.5
Median age
$99,555
Median household income
$36,386
Per capita income
$383,600
Median home value
$1,794
Median monthly rent
70.5%
Home ownership
8.9%
Poverty rate
7.1%
Unemployment
9,850
Housing units
34.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,381
Under 5
1,373
1,576
5–9
1,566
1,406
10–14
1,398
1,446
15–19
1,438
1,185
20–24
1,177
2,882
25–34
2,865
3,207
35–44
3,188
2,772
45–54
2,755
1,366
55–59
1,357
1,606
60–64
1,597
1,934
65–74
1,923
775
75–84
770
428
85+
426
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 10,790 | 24.6% |
| 18 and over | 33,007 | 75.4% |
| 65 and over | 6,256 | 14.3% |
| Median age | 38.5 years | |
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
50.7%
Hispanic or Latino
17.8%
Other race
13.2%
White
6.7%
Two or more races
6.6%
Asian
4.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 27,026 | 50.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9,466 | 17.8% |
| Other race | 7,029 | 13.2% |
| White | 3,556 | 6.7% |
| Two or more races | 3,497 | 6.6% |
| Asian | 2,534 | 4.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 137 | 0.3% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 24.2% | 25.4% | 28.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 35.7% | 31.6% | 28.2% |
| $100k – $200k | 32.0% | 32.0% | 30.1% |
| Over $200k | 8.2% | 11.0% | 13.4% |
Under $10k
2.7%
$10k–$15k
1.3%
$15k–$25k
2.9%
$25k–$35k
3.9%
$35k–$50k
8.2%
$50k–$75k
15.3%
$75k–$100k
16.1%
$100k–$150k
24.7%
$150k–$200k
12.1%
$200k+
12.7%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.7% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.3% |
| $15k–$25k | 2.9% |
| $25k–$35k | 3.9% |
| $35k–$50k | 8.2% |
| $50k–$75k | 15.3% |
| $75k–$100k | 16.1% |
| $100k–$150k | 24.7% |
| $150k–$200k | 12.1% |
| $200k+ | 12.7% |
| Median income | $99,555 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
4.8%
$50k–$100k
0.9%
$100k–$150k
0.2%
$150k–$200k
1.3%
$200k–$300k
13.1%
$300k–$500k
66.5%
$500k–$1M
12.3%
$1M+
0.9%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $383,600 |
| Median rent / month | $1,794 |
| Owner occupied | 70.5% |
| Renter occupied | 29.5% |
| Vacant | 4.4% |
| Single-family detached | 67.1% |
| Large apartment buildings | 4.2% |
| Mobile homes | 0.1% |
| Median rooms | 6.6 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 3.34 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 1.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 9.9% |
| 2000–2009 | 3.4% |
| 1990–1999 | 9.4% |
| 1980–1989 | 13.3% |
| 1970–1979 | 15.8% |
| 1960–1969 | 31.2% |
| 1950–1959 | 12.7% |
| 1940–1949 | 2.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 1.4% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.6% |
| 1 bedroom | 6.1% |
| 2 bedrooms | 12.6% |
| 3 bedrooms | 36.9% |
| 4 bedrooms | 27.3% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 15.5% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.5% |
| 1 vehicle | 29.7% |
| 2 vehicles | 33.2% |
| 3 or more | 31.6% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 57.2% |
| Electricity | 36.7% |
| Propane / LP gas | 0.6% |
| Fuel oil | 3.8% |
| Wood | 0.2% |
| Solar | 0.3% |
| No fuel used | 1.0% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 5,725 | 43.6% |
| Cohabiting couple | 661 | 5.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,867 | 14.2% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 4,866 | 37.1% |
| Households with children under 18 | 4,986 | 38.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 4,538 | 34.6% |
| Average household size | 3.32 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 42.7% | 38.7% |
| Married | 44.5% | 37.9% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 1.6% |
| Widowed | 2.2% | 10.8% |
| Divorced | 8.0% | 10.9% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
9.8%
Some HS, no diploma
6.7%
HS graduate
24.9%
Some college, no degree
18.5%
Associate's degree
5.8%
Bachelor's degree
21.5%
Graduate / professional
12.8%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 83.5% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 34.3% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 423 | 3.5% |
| Kindergarten | 809 | 6.8% |
| Elementary school | 4,697 | 39.4% |
| High school | 2,546 | 21.3% |
| College / grad school | 3,461 | 29.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
24.9%
Professional & management
13.4%
Construction
10.7%
Public administration
10.3%
Retail trade
8.7%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.5%
Transportation & utilities
6.7%
Other services
6.4%
Finance & real estate
4.1%
Manufacturing
2.9%
Information
1.7%
Wholesale trade
1.5%
Agriculture & mining
0.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 35.3% |
| Service | 24.4% |
| Sales & office | 16.1% |
| Natural resources & construction | 11.4% |
| Production & transportation | 12.7% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 73.3% |
| Government | 21.1% |
| Self-employed | 5.1% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.5% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 68.1% |
| Carpool | 11.4% |
| Public transit | 6.4% |
| Walk | 1.2% |
| Work from home | 10.4% |
| Other means | 2.5% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 33.6 |
Poverty
All people
8.9%
Under 18 years
12.5%
18 and over
7.7%
Married-couple families
3.1%
Female-led households
11.6%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 27.7% |
| Retirement income | 28.9% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.1% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.3% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 10.9% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.5% |
| High blood pressure | 37.5% |
| High cholesterol | 30.9% |
| Diabetes | 12.6% |
| Heart disease | 4.6% |
| Stroke | 3.2% |
| Asthma | 10.2% |
| Arthritis | 20.0% |
| Kidney disease | 2.8% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.7% |
| Cancer | 4.8% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 12.9% |
| Binge drinking | 11.5% |
| No physical activity | 24.3% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 41.1% |
| Depression | 12.9% |
| Fair or poor health | 14.5% |
| Poor mental health | 13.7% |
| Poor physical health | 8.6% |
| No health insurance | 15.6% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 77.4% |
| Visited dentist | 56.7% |
| Cholesterol screening | 92.4% |
| Teeth loss | 11.5% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,801 | 5.5% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 11.4% |
| Under 18 | 3.0% |
| 18–64 years | 10.5% |
| 65 and over | 30.3% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 59.3% |
| Public insurance | 39.8% |
| No insurance | 12.5% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 7.7% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 41,043 | 93.7% |
| Spanish | 7,377 | 18.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 4,964 | 12.1% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 654 | 1.6% |
| Other languages | 633 | 1.5% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 27,715 | 63.3% |
| Born in same state | 26,413 | 60.3% |
| Born in different state | 11,622 | 26.5% |
| Foreign born | 1,302 | 3.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 16,082 | 36.7% |
| Not a US citizen | 7,981 | 49.6% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 1,870 | 4.3% |
| Italian | 677 | 1.5% |
| French | 482 | 1.1% |
| English | 117 | 0.3% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 29 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 27 | 0.1% |
| Irish | 19 | 0% |
| Polish | 14 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 30.0% |
| Internet access | 97.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 20706
What city is ZIP code 20706 in?
ZIP code 20706 is primarily assigned to Lanham, Maryland.
What county is ZIP code 20706 in?
ZIP code 20706 falls within Prince Georges County, Maryland.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 20706?
The median home value in ZIP code 20706 is $383,600.
What is the population of ZIP code 20706?
ZIP code 20706 has an estimated population of 43,797 residents, with a density of 4,358 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 20706?
The median household income in ZIP code 20706 is $99,555, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 20706 in?
ZIP code 20706 observes the EST timezone.