20774 ZIP Code — Upper Marlboro, MD
Prince Georges County, Maryland
ZIP code 20774 is located in Upper Marlboro, Maryland, within Prince Georges County. It covers approximately 34.88 square miles and serves a population of 51,010 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 301/240.
About ZIP code 20774
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $412,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $118,595. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 38 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%.
51,010
population
34.88
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
20774 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 20774
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 20774. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Upper Marlboro | Acceptable |
| Upper Marlboro | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
20721 Bowie (2.1 mi)
20716 Bowie (3.8 mi)
20799 Capitol Heights (4.7 mi)
20706 Lanham (6.6 mi)
20743 Capitol Heights (6.7 mi)
20785 Hyattsville (6.8 mi)
20769 Glenn Dale (7.1 mi)
20715 Bowie (7.1 mi)
20720 Bowie (7.2 mi)
21035 Davidsonville (7.4 mi)
20772 Upper Marlboro (7.7 mi)
20784 Hyattsville (8.1 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 51,010 |
| Population density | 1,462 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 24 |
| County FIPS | 033 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 34.88 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.21 sq mi |
| Latitude | 38.8922 |
| Longitude | -76.7680 |
| 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 | 16.0% | 25.4% | 28.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 26.4% | 31.6% | 28.2% |
| $100k – $200k | 40.7% | 32.0% | 30.1% |
| Over $200k | 16.9% | 11.0% | 13.4% |
Demographics & statistics
51,010
Population
1,462
People per sq mi
42.5
Median age
$118,595
Median household income
$56,989
Per capita income
$412,600
Median home value
$2,109
Median monthly rent
76.5%
Home ownership
5.4%
Poverty rate
7.2%
Unemployment
16,489
Housing units
45.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,147
Under 5
1,340
1,382
5–9
1,615
1,189
10–14
1,389
1,200
15–19
1,402
1,133
20–24
1,323
3,053
25–34
3,566
3,424
35–44
3,999
3,402
45–54
3,974
2,060
55–59
2,407
1,832
60–64
2,141
2,335
65–74
2,727
942
75–84
1,101
428
85+
499
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 10,066 | 19.7% |
| 18 and over | 40,944 | 80.3% |
| 65 and over | 8,032 | 15.7% |
| Median age | 42.5 years | |
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
83.5%
White
5.2%
Two or more races
4.2%
Hispanic or Latino
3.5%
Other race
1.9%
Asian
1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 44,145 | 83.5% |
| White | 2,749 | 5.2% |
| Two or more races | 2,209 | 4.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,874 | 3.5% |
| Other race | 999 | 1.9% |
| Asian | 861 | 1.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 47 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 16.0% | 25.4% | 28.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 26.4% | 31.6% | 28.2% |
| $100k – $200k | 40.7% | 32.0% | 30.1% |
| Over $200k | 16.9% | 11.0% | 13.4% |
Under $10k
2.9%
$10k–$15k
1.6%
$15k–$25k
2.3%
$25k–$35k
2.9%
$35k–$50k
5.7%
$50k–$75k
9.8%
$75k–$100k
15.5%
$100k–$150k
23.4%
$150k–$200k
18.5%
$200k+
17.6%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.9% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.6% |
| $15k–$25k | 2.3% |
| $25k–$35k | 2.9% |
| $35k–$50k | 5.7% |
| $50k–$75k | 9.8% |
| $75k–$100k | 15.5% |
| $100k–$150k | 23.4% |
| $150k–$200k | 18.5% |
| $200k+ | 17.6% |
| Median income | $118,595 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
1.4%
$50k–$100k
1.1%
$100k–$150k
1.4%
$150k–$200k
2.3%
$200k–$300k
17.6%
$300k–$500k
47.3%
$500k–$1M
27.6%
$1M+
1.4%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $412,600 |
| Median rent / month | $2,109 |
| Owner occupied | 76.5% |
| Renter occupied | 23.5% |
| Vacant | 3.5% |
| Single-family detached | 48.5% |
| Large apartment buildings | 10.0% |
| Mobile homes | 0.1% |
| Median rooms | 6.7 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.59 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.7% |
| 2010–2019 | 12.3% |
| 2000–2009 | 23.2% |
| 1990–1999 | 17.2% |
| 1980–1989 | 20.1% |
| 1970–1979 | 17.3% |
| 1960–1969 | 6.1% |
| 1950–1959 | 1.5% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.7% |
| 1939 or earlier | 1.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.7% |
| 1 bedroom | 7.7% |
| 2 bedrooms | 18.9% |
| 3 bedrooms | 28.7% |
| 4 bedrooms | 30.2% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 12.7% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.9% |
| 1 vehicle | 39.7% |
| 2 vehicles | 28.3% |
| 3 or more | 26.1% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 47.9% |
| Electricity | 45.6% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.0% |
| Fuel oil | 4.1% |
| Wood | 0.1% |
| Solar | 0.4% |
| No fuel used | 0.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 7,446 | 36.2% |
| Cohabiting couple | 817 | 4.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 3,428 | 16.6% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 8,902 | 43.2% |
| Households with children under 18 | 6,232 | 30.3% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 6,193 | 30.1% |
| Average household size | 2.47 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 41.0% | 39.9% |
| Married | 45.2% | 33.6% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 2.5% |
| Widowed | 2.8% | 8.9% |
| Divorced | 9.2% | 15.1% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.1%
Some HS, no diploma
3.3%
HS graduate
18.7%
Some college, no degree
24.3%
Associate's degree
6.7%
Bachelor's degree
25.4%
Graduate / professional
20.5%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 95.6% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 45.9% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 445 | 3.9% |
| Kindergarten | 353 | 3.1% |
| Elementary school | 4,589 | 40.3% |
| High school | 2,423 | 21.3% |
| College / grad school | 3,563 | 31.3% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
24.5%
Public administration
20.5%
Professional & management
18.4%
Retail trade
6.3%
Finance & real estate
6.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
5.6%
Transportation & utilities
5.3%
Other services
4.7%
Construction
3.5%
Information
2.4%
Manufacturing
1.9%
Agriculture & mining
0.4%
Wholesale trade
0.4%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 55.0% |
| Service | 15.7% |
| Sales & office | 17.7% |
| Natural resources & construction | 5.4% |
| Production & transportation | 6.3% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 64.7% |
| Government | 32.2% |
| Self-employed | 3.1% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 62.7% |
| Carpool | 9.4% |
| Public transit | 8.5% |
| Walk | 0.7% |
| Work from home | 17.0% |
| Other means | 1.7% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 37.8 |
Poverty
All people
5.4%
Under 18 years
7.1%
18 and over
5.0%
Married-couple families
0.7%
Female-led households
8.5%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 27.3% |
| Retirement income | 32.2% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.6% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.4% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 8.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.6% |
| High blood pressure | 38.8% |
| High cholesterol | 31.2% |
| Diabetes | 12.0% |
| Heart disease | 4.0% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Asthma | 10.1% |
| Arthritis | 19.7% |
| Kidney disease | 2.6% |
| Pulmonary disease | 3.7% |
| Cancer | 5.1% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 10.3% |
| Binge drinking | 11.0% |
| No physical activity | 20.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 41.4% |
| Depression | 11.8% |
| Fair or poor health | 11.5% |
| Poor mental health | 12.3% |
| Poor physical health | 7.2% |
| No health insurance | 10.8% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 80.2% |
| Visited dentist | 63.9% |
| Cholesterol screening | 94.8% |
| Teeth loss | 7.9% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 3,403 | 8.4% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 11.4% |
| Under 18 | 3.7% |
| 18–64 years | 9.7% |
| 65 and over | 28.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 81.2% |
| Public insurance | 31.5% |
| No insurance | 3.5% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 4.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 48,523 | 95.1% |
| Spanish | 1,376 | 2.8% |
| Other Indo-European | 634 | 1.3% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 355 | 0.7% |
| Other languages | 160 | 0.3% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 43,161 | 84.6% |
| Born in same state | 42,648 | 83.6% |
| Born in different state | 12,650 | 24.8% |
| Foreign born | 513 | 1.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 7,849 | 15.4% |
| Not a US citizen | 5,288 | 67.4% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 1,647 | 3.2% |
| Italian | 689 | 1.4% |
| French | 403 | 0.8% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 40 | 0.1% |
| Polish | 15 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 40.4% |
| Internet access | 96.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 20774
What part of Upper Marlboro is ZIP code 20774?
ZIP code 20774 covers a portion of Upper Marlboro, Maryland, within Prince Georges County.
What county is ZIP code 20774 in?
ZIP code 20774 falls within Prince Georges County, Maryland.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 20774?
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 typical home value in ZIP code 20774?
The median home value in ZIP code 20774 is $412,600.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 20774?
The median household income in ZIP code 20774 is $118,595, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the population of ZIP code 20774?
ZIP code 20774 has an estimated population of 51,010 residents, with a density of 1,463 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 20774 in?
ZIP code 20774 observes the EST timezone.