20772 ZIP Code — Upper Marlboro, MD
Prince Georges County, Maryland
ZIP code 20772 is located in Upper Marlboro, Maryland, within Prince Georges County. It covers approximately 72.47 square miles and serves a population of 52,596 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 301/240.
About ZIP code 20772
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $408,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $131,973. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with public administration as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 40 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.
Educational attainment is high — 46% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.
52,596
population
72.47
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
20772 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 20772
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 20772. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Upper Marlboro | Acceptable |
| Upper Marlboro | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
20623 Cheltenham (4.1 mi)
20711 Lothian (7.4 mi)
20774 Upper Marlboro (7.7 mi)
20735 Clinton (7.7 mi)
20754 Dunkirk (7.7 mi)
20799 Capitol Heights (8 mi)
20748 Temple Hills (9 mi)
20613 Brandywine (9.2 mi)
20721 Bowie (9.5 mi)
20743 Capitol Heights (9.5 mi)
20716 Bowie (10.7 mi)
20736 Owings (10.8 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 52,596 |
| Population density | 726 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 24 |
| County FIPS | 033 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 72.47 sq mi |
| Water area | 1.42 sq mi |
| Latitude | 38.7810 |
| Longitude | -76.7788 |
| 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 | 15.8% | 25.4% | 28.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 24.4% | 31.6% | 28.2% |
| $100k – $200k | 41.9% | 32.0% | 30.1% |
| Over $200k | 17.8% | 11.0% | 13.4% |
Demographics & statistics
52,596
Population
726
People per sq mi
42.2
Median age
$131,973
Median household income
$56,575
Per capita income
$408,200
Median home value
$1,981
Median monthly rent
87.9%
Home ownership
4.4%
Poverty rate
5.5%
Unemployment
17,388
Housing units
45.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,548
Under 5
1,745
1,283
5–9
1,447
1,293
10–14
1,457
1,404
15–19
1,582
1,519
20–24
1,712
2,988
25–34
3,368
3,143
35–44
3,543
4,175
45–54
4,706
2,120
55–59
2,390
1,540
60–64
1,736
2,574
65–74
2,902
871
75–84
981
267
85+
302
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 10,677 | 20.3% |
| 18 and over | 41,919 | 79.7% |
| 65 and over | 7,897 | 15.0% |
| Median age | 42.2 years | |
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
73.3%
White
11.6%
Hispanic or Latino
5.3%
Other race
4.2%
Two or more races
3.9%
Asian
1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 40,742 | 73.3% |
| White | 6,446 | 11.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,963 | 5.3% |
| Other race | 2,355 | 4.2% |
| Two or more races | 2,145 | 3.9% |
| Asian | 648 | 1.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 183 | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 77 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 15.8% | 25.4% | 28.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 24.4% | 31.6% | 28.2% |
| $100k – $200k | 41.9% | 32.0% | 30.1% |
| Over $200k | 17.8% | 11.0% | 13.4% |
Under $10k
2.7%
$10k–$15k
1.0%
$15k–$25k
1.7%
$25k–$35k
2.1%
$35k–$50k
4.9%
$50k–$75k
9.7%
$75k–$100k
11.5%
$100k–$150k
24.8%
$150k–$200k
16.4%
$200k+
25.3%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.7% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.0% |
| $15k–$25k | 1.7% |
| $25k–$35k | 2.1% |
| $35k–$50k | 4.9% |
| $50k–$75k | 9.7% |
| $75k–$100k | 11.5% |
| $100k–$150k | 24.8% |
| $150k–$200k | 16.4% |
| $200k+ | 25.3% |
| Median income | $131,973 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
3.4%
$50k–$100k
0.8%
$100k–$150k
0.9%
$150k–$200k
0.9%
$200k–$300k
14.1%
$300k–$500k
49.3%
$500k–$1M
29.5%
$1M+
1.1%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $408,200 |
| Median rent / month | $1,981 |
| Owner occupied | 87.9% |
| Renter occupied | 12.1% |
| Vacant | 4.0% |
| Single-family detached | 67.2% |
| Large apartment buildings | 2.9% |
| Mobile homes | 2.1% |
| Median rooms | 7.4 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.79 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 1.8% |
| 2010–2019 | 14.3% |
| 2000–2009 | 19.4% |
| 1990–1999 | 23.4% |
| 1980–1989 | 13.7% |
| 1970–1979 | 14.2% |
| 1960–1969 | 8.5% |
| 1950–1959 | 1.8% |
| 1940–1949 | 1.1% |
| 1939 or earlier | 1.8% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.7% |
| 1 bedroom | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 13.3% |
| 3 bedrooms | 32.2% |
| 4 bedrooms | 35.7% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 15.1% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.5% |
| 1 vehicle | 28.4% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.9% |
| 3 or more | 31.2% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 45.8% |
| Electricity | 44.6% |
| Propane / LP gas | 3.1% |
| Fuel oil | 4.2% |
| Wood | 0.4% |
| Solar | 0.7% |
| No fuel used | 0.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 9,023 | 47.8% |
| Cohabiting couple | 729 | 3.9% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 3,119 | 16.5% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 6,014 | 31.8% |
| Households with children under 18 | 5,957 | 31.5% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 5,331 | 28.2% |
| Average household size | 2.74 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 36.5% | 36.1% |
| Married | 51.8% | 41.9% |
| Separated | 1.0% | 2.6% |
| Widowed | 2.0% | 5.8% |
| Divorced | 8.7% | 13.6% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.8%
Some HS, no diploma
3.7%
HS graduate
22.2%
Some college, no degree
20.1%
Associate's degree
6.3%
Bachelor's degree
26.7%
Graduate / professional
19.2%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 94.5% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 45.9% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 843 | 6.7% |
| Kindergarten | 640 | 5.1% |
| Elementary school | 4,413 | 35.0% |
| High school | 2,737 | 21.7% |
| College / grad school | 3,961 | 31.5% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Public administration
22.3%
Education & healthcare
22.1%
Professional & management
17.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.0%
Retail trade
6.7%
Transportation & utilities
6.0%
Other services
5.6%
Finance & real estate
5.1%
Construction
3.4%
Manufacturing
1.7%
Information
1.6%
Wholesale trade
1.0%
Agriculture & mining
0.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 58.9% |
| Service | 12.1% |
| Sales & office | 16.6% |
| Natural resources & construction | 4.5% |
| Production & transportation | 7.8% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 59.3% |
| Government | 37.4% |
| Self-employed | 3.3% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 68.2% |
| Carpool | 6.2% |
| Public transit | 4.9% |
| Walk | 0.6% |
| Work from home | 17.2% |
| Other means | 2.8% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 39.9 |
Poverty
All people
4.4%
Under 18 years
4.9%
18 and over
4.3%
Married-couple families
1.6%
Female-led households
6.7%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 23.5% |
| Retirement income | 31.3% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.1% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 8.1% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.5% |
| High blood pressure | 37.2% |
| High cholesterol | 31.4% |
| Diabetes | 11.4% |
| Heart disease | 4.1% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Asthma | 10.0% |
| Arthritis | 19.4% |
| Kidney disease | 2.5% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.0% |
| Cancer | 4.9% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 11.7% |
| Binge drinking | 11.9% |
| No physical activity | 20.4% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 41.2% |
| Depression | 12.5% |
| Fair or poor health | 11.8% |
| Poor mental health | 12.8% |
| Poor physical health | 7.5% |
| No health insurance | 11.6% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 78.6% |
| Visited dentist | 62.2% |
| Cholesterol screening | 94.1% |
| Teeth loss | 8.5% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 4,180 | 10.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 10.6% |
| Under 18 | 2.9% |
| 18–64 years | 9.3% |
| 65 and over | 26.6% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 81.1% |
| Public insurance | 26.0% |
| No insurance | 6.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 5.2% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 49,303 | 93.7% |
| Spanish | 1,680 | 3.4% |
| Other Indo-European | 783 | 1.6% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 458 | 0.9% |
| Other languages | 228 | 0.5% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 47,280 | 89.9% |
| Born in same state | 46,423 | 88.3% |
| Born in different state | 16,853 | 32.0% |
| Foreign born | 857 | 1.6% |
| Naturalized citizen | 5,316 | 10.1% |
| Not a US citizen | 3,644 | 68.5% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 1,468 | 2.8% |
| Italian | 1,173 | 2.2% |
| French | 924 | 1.8% |
| English | 118 | 0.2% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 50 | 0.1% |
| Irish | 38 | 0.1% |
| German | 28 | 0.1% |
| Dutch | 21 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 35.9% |
| Internet access | 98.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 20772
What part of Upper Marlboro is ZIP code 20772?
ZIP code 20772 covers a portion of Upper Marlboro, Maryland, within Prince Georges County.
What county is ZIP code 20772 in?
ZIP code 20772 falls within Prince Georges County, Maryland.
Is ZIP code 20772 mostly owner-occupied?
88% of occupied units in ZIP code 20772 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 20772?
46% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 20772?
The median household income in ZIP code 20772 is $131,973, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 20772?
The median home value in ZIP code 20772 is $408,200.
What timezone is ZIP code 20772 in?
ZIP code 20772 observes the EST timezone.