20746 ZIP Code — Suitland, MD
Prince Georges County, Maryland
ZIP code 20746 is located in Suitland, Maryland, within Prince Georges County. It covers approximately 7.57 square miles and serves a population of 28,078 residents. This is a po box ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 301/240.
About ZIP code 20746
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 $300,600. Renters make up the majority at 66%, typical of denser urban areas.
Median household income is $78,754.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with public administration as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 38 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 25% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
28,078
population
7.57
sq mi land
PO Box
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
20746 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 20746
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 20746. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Suitland | Acceptable |
| Suitland | Acceptable |
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 28,078 |
| Population density | 3,709 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 24 |
| County FIPS | 033 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 7.57 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi |
| Latitude | 38.8354 |
| Longitude | -76.9122 |
| 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 | 33.1% | 25.4% | 28.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 38.4% | 31.6% | 28.2% |
| $100k – $200k | 22.9% | 32.0% | 30.1% |
| Over $200k | 5.6% | 11.0% | 13.4% |
Demographics & statistics
28,078
Population
3,709
People per sq mi
41.2
Median age
$78,754
Median household income
$45,147
Per capita income
$300,600
Median home value
$1,696
Median monthly rent
34.1%
Home ownership
8.6%
Poverty rate
4.9%
Unemployment
5,291
Housing units
24.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
490
Under 5
519
485
5–9
514
722
10–14
766
616
15–19
653
689
20–24
730
2,665
25–34
2,826
1,691
35–44
1,793
2,041
45–54
2,164
1,239
55–59
1,314
1,080
60–64
1,145
1,080
65–74
1,145
634
75–84
672
197
85+
208
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4,252 | 15.1% |
| 18 and over | 23,826 | 84.9% |
| 65 and over | 3,936 | 14.0% |
| Median age | 41.2 years | |
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
82.9%
White
4.7%
Hispanic or Latino
4.2%
Two or more races
3.8%
Other race
2.7%
Asian
1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 24,322 | 82.9% |
| White | 1,379 | 4.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,244 | 4.2% |
| Two or more races | 1,125 | 3.8% |
| Other race | 797 | 2.7% |
| Asian | 431 | 1.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 24 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 33.1% | 25.4% | 28.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 38.4% | 31.6% | 28.2% |
| $100k – $200k | 22.9% | 32.0% | 30.1% |
| Over $200k | 5.6% | 11.0% | 13.4% |
Under $10k
4.6%
$10k–$15k
3.8%
$15k–$25k
3.8%
$25k–$35k
6.4%
$35k–$50k
10.8%
$50k–$75k
18.0%
$75k–$100k
15.7%
$100k–$150k
20.7%
$150k–$200k
8.6%
$200k+
7.5%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.6% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.8% |
| $15k–$25k | 3.8% |
| $25k–$35k | 6.4% |
| $35k–$50k | 10.8% |
| $50k–$75k | 18.0% |
| $75k–$100k | 15.7% |
| $100k–$150k | 20.7% |
| $150k–$200k | 8.6% |
| $200k+ | 7.5% |
| Median income | $78,754 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
3.2%
$50k–$100k
1.3%
$100k–$150k
4.7%
$150k–$200k
2.8%
$200k–$300k
37.8%
$300k–$500k
46.6%
$500k–$1M
2.9%
$1M+
0.7%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $300,600 |
| Median rent / month | $1,696 |
| Owner occupied | 34.1% |
| Renter occupied | 65.9% |
| Vacant | 6.1% |
| Single-family detached | 25.8% |
| Large apartment buildings | 19.3% |
| Mobile homes | 0.3% |
| Median rooms | 4.6 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.33 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.5% |
| 2010–2019 | 7.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 11.2% |
| 1990–1999 | 13.3% |
| 1980–1989 | 10.5% |
| 1970–1979 | 14.2% |
| 1960–1969 | 22.3% |
| 1950–1959 | 12.5% |
| 1940–1949 | 6.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 2.6% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.6% |
| 1 bedroom | 22.9% |
| 2 bedrooms | 34.9% |
| 3 bedrooms | 26.7% |
| 4 bedrooms | 10.2% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.8% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 19.7% |
| 1 vehicle | 44.7% |
| 2 vehicles | 25.4% |
| 3 or more | 10.3% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 44.4% |
| Electricity | 49.7% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.0% |
| Fuel oil | 3.2% |
| Wood | 0.1% |
| Solar | 0.2% |
| No fuel used | 0.9% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 3,343 | 25.7% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,005 | 7.7% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 3,578 | 27.5% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 5,103 | 39.2% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,839 | 21.8% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,101 | 23.8% |
| Average household size | 2.15 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 50.8% | 46.1% |
| Married | 32.5% | 28.9% |
| Separated | 3.0% | 3.0% |
| Widowed | 3.1% | 8.5% |
| Divorced | 10.7% | 13.5% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.9%
Some HS, no diploma
5.7%
HS graduate
37.8%
Some college, no degree
23.8%
Associate's degree
6.3%
Bachelor's degree
15.5%
Graduate / professional
9.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 92.4% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 24.5% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 269 | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten | 246 | 5.3% |
| Elementary school | 1,960 | 42.0% |
| High school | 1,121 | 24.0% |
| College / grad school | 1,070 | 22.9% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Public administration
17.2%
Education & healthcare
16.4%
Professional & management
16.0%
Retail trade
12.1%
Transportation & utilities
12.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
9.2%
Construction
4.9%
Other services
3.7%
Finance & real estate
3.4%
Manufacturing
2.1%
Information
1.9%
Wholesale trade
1.0%
Agriculture & mining
0.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 32.4% |
| Service | 17.6% |
| Sales & office | 24.8% |
| Natural resources & construction | 10.2% |
| Production & transportation | 15.1% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 63.3% |
| Government | 31.1% |
| Self-employed | 5.6% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 59.0% |
| Carpool | 6.8% |
| Public transit | 18.3% |
| Walk | 1.3% |
| Work from home | 11.6% |
| Other means | 3.1% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 38.2 |
Poverty
All people
8.6%
Under 18 years
12.2%
18 and over
8.0%
Married-couple families
2.7%
Female-led households
10.9%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 22.3% |
| Retirement income | 23.4% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.6% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.3% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 16.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 39.6% |
| High blood pressure | 38.4% |
| High cholesterol | 30.1% |
| Diabetes | 12.5% |
| Heart disease | 4.3% |
| Stroke | 3.2% |
| Asthma | 10.9% |
| Arthritis | 19.8% |
| Kidney disease | 2.7% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.6% |
| Cancer | 4.6% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 14.0% |
| Binge drinking | 11.5% |
| No physical activity | 24.7% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 43.6% |
| Depression | 13.2% |
| Fair or poor health | 14.6% |
| Poor mental health | 14.6% |
| Poor physical health | 8.5% |
| No health insurance | 15.4% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 78.5% |
| Visited dentist | 55.4% |
| Cholesterol screening | 92.4% |
| Teeth loss | 11.9% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,627 | 6.8% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 13.3% |
| Under 18 | 3.5% |
| 18–64 years | 10.9% |
| 65 and over | 35.4% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 68.4% |
| Public insurance | 35.0% |
| No insurance | 8.9% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 2.6% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 27,069 | 96.4% |
| Spanish | 1,264 | 4.7% |
| Other Indo-European | 596 | 2.2% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 110 | 0.4% |
| Other languages | 126 | 0.5% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 25,644 | 91.3% |
| Born in same state | 25,536 | 90.9% |
| Born in different state | 6,803 | 24.2% |
| Foreign born | 108 | 0.4% |
| Naturalized citizen | 2,434 | 8.7% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,198 | 49.2% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 1,049 | 3.7% |
| Italian | 229 | 0.8% |
| French | 182 | 0.6% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 14 | 0% |
| Norwegian | 10 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 46.4% |
| Internet access | 95.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 20746
What city is ZIP code 20746 in?
ZIP code 20746 is primarily assigned to Suitland, Maryland.
What county is ZIP code 20746 in?
ZIP code 20746 falls within Prince Georges County, Maryland.
Is ZIP code 20746 mostly rentals?
66% of occupied units in ZIP code 20746 are renter-occupied.
What is the population of ZIP code 20746?
ZIP code 20746 has an estimated population of 28,078 residents, with a density of 3,711 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 20746?
The median home value in ZIP code 20746 is $300,600.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 20746?
The median household income in ZIP code 20746 is $78,754, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 20746 in?
ZIP code 20746 observes the EST timezone.