20712 ZIP Code — Mount Rainier, MD
Prince Georges County, Maryland
ZIP code 20712 is located in Mount Rainier, Maryland, within Prince Georges County. It covers approximately 0.73 square miles and serves a population of 9,630 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 240/301.
About ZIP code 20712
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $497,800. Renters make up the majority at 75%, typical of denser urban areas.
Median household income is $64,674. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 33 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 35% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Notable community characteristics include Spanish spoken in 24% of households.
9,630
population
0.73
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
20712 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 20712
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 20712. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Mount Rainier | Acceptable |
| Mount Rainier | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
20018 Washington (0.9 mi)
20722 Brentwood (1 mi)
20017 Washington (1.5 mi)
20782 Hyattsville (1.6 mi)
20781 Hyattsville (1.7 mi)
20064 Washington (1.8 mi)
20710 Bladensburg (2.2 mi)
20002 Washington (2.5 mi)
20011 Washington (2.9 mi)
20737 Riverdale (3.1 mi)
20059 Washington (3.2 mi)
20417 Washington (3.3 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 9,630 |
| Population density | 13,192 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 24 |
| County FIPS | 033 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 0.73 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 38.9428 |
| Longitude | -76.9666 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 240/301 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 34.6% | 25.4% | 28.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 43.2% | 31.6% | 28.2% |
| $100k – $200k | 19.1% | 32.0% | 30.1% |
| Over $200k | 3.2% | 11.0% | 13.4% |
Demographics & statistics
9,630
Population
13,192
People per sq mi
39.0
Median age
$64,674
Median household income
$37,702
Per capita income
$497,800
Median home value
$1,417
Median monthly rent
25.1%
Home ownership
7.2%
Poverty rate
6.2%
Unemployment
1,315
Housing units
34.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
305
Under 5
328
229
5–9
247
272
10–14
292
274
15–19
294
258
20–24
278
643
25–34
692
888
35–44
956
506
45–54
544
252
55–59
271
454
60–64
489
422
65–74
455
74
75–84
79
62
85+
66
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2,106 | 21.9% |
| 18 and over | 7,524 | 78.1% |
| 65 and over | 1,158 | 12.0% |
| Median age | 39.0 years | |
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
31.9%
Hispanic or Latino
25.6%
Other race
22.3%
White
14.9%
Two or more races
4.5%
Asian
0.9%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 4,126 | 31.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3,308 | 25.6% |
| Other race | 2,888 | 22.3% |
| White | 1,924 | 14.9% |
| Two or more races | 578 | 4.5% |
| Asian | 114 | 0.9% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 34.6% | 25.4% | 28.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 43.2% | 31.6% | 28.2% |
| $100k – $200k | 19.1% | 32.0% | 30.1% |
| Over $200k | 3.2% | 11.0% | 13.4% |
Under $10k
6.5%
$10k–$15k
1.7%
$15k–$25k
3.6%
$25k–$35k
8.1%
$35k–$50k
13.4%
$50k–$75k
28.4%
$75k–$100k
14.6%
$100k–$150k
12.9%
$150k–$200k
4.7%
$200k+
6.0%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 6.5% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.7% |
| $15k–$25k | 3.6% |
| $25k–$35k | 8.1% |
| $35k–$50k | 13.4% |
| $50k–$75k | 28.4% |
| $75k–$100k | 14.6% |
| $100k–$150k | 12.9% |
| $150k–$200k | 4.7% |
| $200k+ | 6.0% |
| Median income | $64,674 |
Housing
Home values
$150k–$200k
3.3%
$200k–$300k
3.8%
$300k–$500k
43.4%
$500k–$1M
49.5%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $497,800 |
| Median rent / month | $1,417 |
| Owner occupied | 25.1% |
| Renter occupied | 74.9% |
| Vacant | 3.6% |
| Single-family detached | 27.8% |
| Large apartment buildings | 5.8% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 3.9 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.67 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 3.2% |
| 2000–2009 | 3.6% |
| 1990–1999 | 7.9% |
| 1980–1989 | 5.4% |
| 1970–1979 | 8.7% |
| 1960–1969 | 5.6% |
| 1950–1959 | 13.6% |
| 1940–1949 | 19.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 32.9% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 10.1% |
| 1 bedroom | 30.9% |
| 2 bedrooms | 35.2% |
| 3 bedrooms | 13.4% |
| 4 bedrooms | 8.5% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.9% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 22.6% |
| 1 vehicle | 52.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 17.7% |
| 3 or more | 7.7% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 44.2% |
| Electricity | 53.9% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.0% |
| Fuel oil | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 1,645 | 36.1% |
| Cohabiting couple | 210 | 4.6% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,106 | 24.3% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,595 | 35.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,089 | 23.9% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 964 | 21.2% |
| Average household size | 2.11 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 37.4% | 42.7% |
| Married | 45.8% | 43.5% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 2.1% |
| Widowed | 5.3% | 3.8% |
| Divorced | 9.1% | 7.9% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
11.7%
Some HS, no diploma
6.8%
HS graduate
24.5%
Some college, no degree
19.1%
Associate's degree
3.1%
Bachelor's degree
19.3%
Graduate / professional
15.6%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 81.6% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 34.9% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 38 | 1.7% |
| Kindergarten | 101 | 4.6% |
| Elementary school | 877 | 40.0% |
| High school | 564 | 25.7% |
| College / grad school | 612 | 27.9% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
25.8%
Professional & management
12.3%
Retail trade
11.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
11.1%
Construction
10.5%
Public administration
10.1%
Finance & real estate
5.9%
Other services
5.7%
Transportation & utilities
3.6%
Information
3.0%
Agriculture & mining
0.4%
Wholesale trade
0.2%
Manufacturing
0.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 41.2% |
| Service | 23.6% |
| Sales & office | 16.1% |
| Natural resources & construction | 13.7% |
| Production & transportation | 5.4% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 71.3% |
| Government | 23.0% |
| Self-employed | 5.7% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 53.4% |
| Carpool | 5.0% |
| Public transit | 22.0% |
| Walk | 4.0% |
| Work from home | 12.7% |
| Other means | 2.9% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 32.6 |
Poverty
All people
7.2%
Under 18 years
5.5%
18 and over
7.7%
Married-couple families
0.8%
Female-led households
14.2%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 20.1% |
| Retirement income | 12.8% |
| Supplemental Security | 1.9% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.2% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 9.9% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.7% |
| High blood pressure | 32.4% |
| High cholesterol | 29.0% |
| Diabetes | 10.7% |
| Heart disease | 3.8% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Asthma | 9.9% |
| Arthritis | 16.9% |
| Kidney disease | 2.4% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.2% |
| Cancer | 3.9% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 13.8% |
| Binge drinking | 13.2% |
| No physical activity | 24.4% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 40.2% |
| Depression | 13.8% |
| Fair or poor health | 14.4% |
| Poor mental health | 14.4% |
| Poor physical health | 8.3% |
| No health insurance | 19.5% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 73.6% |
| Visited dentist | 54.7% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.4% |
| Teeth loss | 11.8% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 296 | 4.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 9.0% |
| Under 18 | 3.8% |
| 18–64 years | 7.2% |
| 65 and over | 28.5% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 53.9% |
| Public insurance | 41.1% |
| No insurance | 14.7% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.6% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 8,997 | 93.4% |
| Spanish | 2,111 | 23.5% |
| Other Indo-European | 1,888 | 21.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 72 | 0.8% |
| Other languages | 32 | 0.4% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 6,149 | 63.9% |
| Born in same state | 5,905 | 61.3% |
| Born in different state | 1,153 | 12.0% |
| Foreign born | 244 | 2.5% |
| Naturalized citizen | 3,481 | 36.1% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,499 | 43.1% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 375 | 3.9% |
| Italian | 250 | 2.6% |
| Arab | 190 | 2% |
| Norwegian | 139 | 1.4% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 76 | 0.8% |
| English | 55 | 0.6% |
| Dutch | 6 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 47.3% |
| Internet access | 96.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 20712
What city is ZIP code 20712 in?
ZIP code 20712 is primarily assigned to Mount Rainier, Maryland.
What county is ZIP code 20712 in?
ZIP code 20712 falls within Prince Georges County, Maryland.
Is ZIP code 20712 mostly rentals?
75% of occupied units in ZIP code 20712 are renter-occupied.
Is Spanish widely spoken in ZIP code 20712?
Approximately 24% of households in ZIP code 20712 speak Spanish as a primary language.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 20712?
The median home value in ZIP code 20712 is $497,800.
What is the population of ZIP code 20712?
ZIP code 20712 has an estimated population of 9,630 residents, with a density of 13,192 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 20712 in?
ZIP code 20712 observes the EST timezone.