20737 ZIP Code — Riverdale, MD
Prince Georges County, Maryland
ZIP code 20737 is located in Riverdale, Maryland, within Prince Georges County. It covers approximately 3.17 square miles and serves a population of 24,438 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 301/240.
About ZIP code 20737
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $351,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 52%.
Median household income is $85,752.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with construction as the leading industry. The average commute of 34 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
26% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
Notable community characteristics include Spanish spoken in 34% of households.
24,438
population
3.17
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
20737 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 20737
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 20737. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Riverdale | Acceptable |
| Riverdale | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
20784 Hyattsville (1.2 mi)
20710 Bladensburg (1.4 mi)
20781 Hyattsville (1.8 mi)
20742 College Park (2.4 mi)
20790 Capitol Heights (2.6 mi)
20722 Brentwood (2.7 mi)
20740 College Park (2.7 mi)
20782 Hyattsville (2.8 mi)
20712 Mount Rainier (3.1 mi)
20770 Greenbelt (3.1 mi)
20785 Hyattsville (3.1 mi)
20706 Lanham (3.3 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 24,438 |
| Population density | 7,709 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 24 |
| County FIPS | 033 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 3.17 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi |
| Latitude | 38.9624 |
| Longitude | -76.9153 |
| 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 | 28.0% | 25.4% | 28.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 37.3% | 31.6% | 28.2% |
| $100k – $200k | 26.9% | 32.0% | 30.1% |
| Over $200k | 7.8% | 11.0% | 13.4% |
Demographics & statistics
24,438
Population
7,709
People per sq mi
31.9
Median age
$85,752
Median household income
$34,500
Per capita income
$351,700
Median home value
$1,571
Median monthly rent
51.6%
Home ownership
15.1%
Poverty rate
6.6%
Unemployment
3,642
Housing units
21.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,118
Under 5
998
1,002
5–9
893
1,007
10–14
898
1,035
15–19
924
935
20–24
835
1,848
25–34
1,648
2,013
35–44
1,796
1,739
45–54
1,552
699
55–59
624
458
60–64
408
704
65–74
628
268
75–84
239
89
85+
80
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 7,167 | 29.3% |
| 18 and over | 17,271 | 70.7% |
| 65 and over | 2,008 | 8.2% |
| Median age | 31.9 years | |
Race & ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino
31.5%
Other race
28.5%
Black or African American
18.4%
White
13.9%
Two or more races
4.3%
Asian
2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.7%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic or Latino | 11,256 | 31.5% |
| Other race | 10,180 | 28.5% |
| Black or African American | 6,585 | 18.4% |
| White | 4,944 | 13.9% |
| Two or more races | 1,545 | 4.3% |
| Asian | 950 | 2.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 234 | 0.7% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 28.0% | 25.4% | 28.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 37.3% | 31.6% | 28.2% |
| $100k – $200k | 26.9% | 32.0% | 30.1% |
| Over $200k | 7.8% | 11.0% | 13.4% |
Under $10k
4.4%
$10k–$15k
1.1%
$15k–$25k
4.2%
$25k–$35k
7.7%
$35k–$50k
9.1%
$50k–$75k
16.2%
$75k–$100k
15.0%
$100k–$150k
19.5%
$150k–$200k
11.0%
$200k+
11.7%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.4% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.1% |
| $15k–$25k | 4.2% |
| $25k–$35k | 7.7% |
| $35k–$50k | 9.1% |
| $50k–$75k | 16.2% |
| $75k–$100k | 15.0% |
| $100k–$150k | 19.5% |
| $150k–$200k | 11.0% |
| $200k+ | 11.7% |
| Median income | $85,752 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
2.3%
$50k–$100k
0.3%
$100k–$150k
2.0%
$150k–$200k
2.8%
$200k–$300k
23.1%
$300k–$500k
55.5%
$500k–$1M
14.0%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $351,700 |
| Median rent / month | $1,571 |
| Owner occupied | 51.6% |
| Renter occupied | 48.4% |
| Vacant | 3.0% |
| Single-family detached | 50.3% |
| Large apartment buildings | 8.5% |
| Mobile homes | 0.4% |
| Median rooms | 5.6 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 3.61 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.2% |
| 2010–2019 | 4.5% |
| 2000–2009 | 3.5% |
| 1990–1999 | 7.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 6.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 10.3% |
| 1960–1969 | 19.3% |
| 1950–1959 | 27.9% |
| 1940–1949 | 5.6% |
| 1939 or earlier | 15.8% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 4.7% |
| 1 bedroom | 10.7% |
| 2 bedrooms | 26.6% |
| 3 bedrooms | 27.4% |
| 4 bedrooms | 19.6% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 11.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 12.8% |
| 1 vehicle | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 34.5% |
| 3 or more | 19.6% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 68.7% |
| Electricity | 27.4% |
| Propane / LP gas | 0.9% |
| Fuel oil | 1.1% |
| Solar | 0.3% |
| No fuel used | 1.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 2,983 | 44.8% |
| Cohabiting couple | 703 | 10.6% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,301 | 19.5% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,670 | 25.1% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,992 | 44.9% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,481 | 22.2% |
| Average household size | 3.64 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 51.0% | 44.4% |
| Married | 38.1% | 37.8% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 3.4% |
| Widowed | 1.4% | 6.1% |
| Divorced | 5.6% | 8.3% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
21.6%
Some HS, no diploma
11.7%
HS graduate
25.1%
Some college, no degree
13.4%
Associate's degree
6.2%
Bachelor's degree
13.6%
Graduate / professional
8.3%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 66.7% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 21.9% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 261 | 4.1% |
| Kindergarten | 355 | 5.6% |
| Elementary school | 2,910 | 45.5% |
| High school | 1,772 | 27.7% |
| College / grad school | 1,094 | 17.1% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Construction
24.3%
Professional & management
15.7%
Education & healthcare
13.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
9.7%
Retail trade
8.2%
Transportation & utilities
7.0%
Other services
6.8%
Public administration
6.6%
Finance & real estate
3.6%
Manufacturing
1.6%
Wholesale trade
1.6%
Information
1.4%
Agriculture & mining
0.4%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 27.9% |
| Service | 21.5% |
| Sales & office | 17.1% |
| Natural resources & construction | 24.2% |
| Production & transportation | 9.3% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 78.5% |
| Government | 13.2% |
| Self-employed | 8.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.4% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 53.3% |
| Carpool | 17.8% |
| Public transit | 8.7% |
| Walk | 1.5% |
| Work from home | 9.2% |
| Other means | 9.6% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 33.9 |
Poverty
All people
15.1%
Under 18 years
22.4%
18 and over
12.2%
Married-couple families
9.3%
Female-led households
14.8%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 17.6% |
| Retirement income | 14.1% |
| Supplemental Security | 1.6% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.6% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 12.5% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.9% |
| High blood pressure | 31.1% |
| High cholesterol | 28.4% |
| Diabetes | 11.3% |
| Heart disease | 4.2% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Asthma | 9.9% |
| Arthritis | 16.8% |
| Kidney disease | 2.5% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.9% |
| Cancer | 3.7% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 15.7% |
| Binge drinking | 13.5% |
| No physical activity | 28.6% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 39.5% |
| Depression | 14.6% |
| Fair or poor health | 17.6% |
| Poor mental health | 15.4% |
| Poor physical health | 9.5% |
| No health insurance | 26.2% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 70.8% |
| Visited dentist | 48.4% |
| Cholesterol screening | 87.5% |
| Teeth loss | 15.9% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 385 | 2.2% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 5.6% |
| Under 18 | 1.6% |
| 18–64 years | 5.0% |
| 65 and over | 25.5% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 40.9% |
| Public insurance | 38.5% |
| No insurance | 26.3% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 10.2% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 22,322 | 91.3% |
| Spanish | 7,646 | 34.3% |
| Other Indo-European | 6,711 | 30.1% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 645 | 2.9% |
| Other languages | 172 | 0.8% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 12,556 | 51.4% |
| Born in same state | 12,207 | 50.0% |
| Born in different state | 5,794 | 23.7% |
| Foreign born | 349 | 1.4% |
| Naturalized citizen | 11,882 | 48.6% |
| Not a US citizen | 2,952 | 24.8% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 455 | 1.9% |
| French | 383 | 1.6% |
| Arab | 339 | 1.4% |
| German | 34 | 0.1% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 33 | 0.1% |
| English | 11 | 0% |
| Irish | 9 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 27.2% |
| Internet access | 96.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 20737
What city is ZIP code 20737 in?
ZIP code 20737 is primarily assigned to Riverdale, Maryland.
What county is ZIP code 20737 in?
ZIP code 20737 falls within Prince Georges County, Maryland.
Is Spanish widely spoken in ZIP code 20737?
Approximately 34% of households in ZIP code 20737 speak Spanish as a primary language.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 20737?
15% of residents in ZIP code 20737 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 20737?
The median home value in ZIP code 20737 is $351,700.
What is the population of ZIP code 20737?
ZIP code 20737 has an estimated population of 24,438 residents, with a density of 7,721 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 20737 in?
ZIP code 20737 observes the EST timezone.