ZIP Code 20740
Post Office City: | College Park, MD (View All Cities) |
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Neighborhood: | College Park |
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County: | Prince George's County |
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Timezone: | Eastern (2:06pm) |
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Area code: | 240 (Area Code Map) |
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Coordinates: | 39.00, -76.93 ZIP (~3 mile radius) |
Cities in ZIP code 20740
The list below includes the cities that the US Post Office accepts for ZIP code 20740.
The preferred city may not be the city in which the ZIP is located. The city for 20740 is usually the name of the main post office.
When mailing your package or letter, always include the preferred or acceptable cities.
Using any city in the list of unacceptable cities may result in delays.
- Primary/preferred city:
- College Park, MD
- Acceptable:
- Berwyn Heights, Berwyn Hts
- Unacceptable:
- Berwyn, North College Park
Stats and Demographics for the 20740 ZIP Code
ZIP code 20740 is located in central Maryland and covers a slightly less than average land area compared to other ZIP codes in the United States. It also has a slightly higher than average population density.
The people living in ZIP code 20740 are primarily white. The number of young adults is extremely large while the number of middle aged adults is extremely small. There are also an extremely large number of single adults and an extremely small number of families. The percentage of children under 18 living in the 20740 ZIP code is extremely small compared to other areas of the country.
Population |
28,780 |
|
Population Density |
3,598 |
people per sq mi |
Housing Units |
11,011 |
|
Median Home Value |
$267,800 |
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Land Area |
8.00 |
sq mi |
Water Area |
0.06 |
sq mi |
Occupied Housing Units |
9,332 |
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Median Household Income |
$61,952 |
|
Estimated Population over Time
Total Population by Age
Median Age: | 24 | | Male Median Age: | 24 | | Female Median Age: | 25 | |
Male | 592 | 461 | 426 | 1,273 | 5,449 | 1,483 | 968 | 669 | 645 | 629 | 666 | 580 | 450 | 310 | 219 | 188 | 111 | 108 |
Female | 496 | 406 | 399 | 1,180 | 4,372 | 1,185 | 825 | 639 | 556 | 628 | 657 | 505 | 479 | 354 | 268 | 235 | 180 | 189 |
Total | 1,088 | 867 | 825 | 2,453 | 9,821 | 2,668 | 1,793 | 1,308 | 1,201 | 1,257 | 1,323 | 1,085 | 929 | 664 | 487 | 423 | 291 | 297 |
Under 5 | 592 | 496 | 1,088 |
5-9 | 461 | 406 | 867 |
10-14 | 426 | 399 | 825 |
15-19 | 1,273 | 1,180 | 2,453 |
20-24 | 5,449 | 4,372 | 9,821 |
25-29 | 1,483 | 1,185 | 2,668 |
30-34 | 968 | 825 | 1,793 |
35-39 | 669 | 639 | 1,308 |
40-44 | 645 | 556 | 1,201 |
45-49 | 629 | 628 | 1,257 |
50-54 | 666 | 657 | 1,323 |
55-59 | 580 | 505 | 1,085 |
60-64 | 450 | 479 | 929 |
65-69 | 310 | 354 | 664 |
70-74 | 219 | 268 | 487 |
75-79 | 188 | 235 | 423 |
80-84 | 111 | 180 | 291 |
85 Plus | 108 | 189 | 297 |
Male |
15,227 |
53% |
Female |
13,553 |
47% |
Gender
White |
16,898 |
58.7% |
Black Or African American |
4,699 |
16.3% |
American Indian Or Alaskan Native |
114 |
0.4% |
Asian |
3,731 |
13.0% |
Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander |
24 |
0.1% |
Other Race |
2,184 |
7.6% |
Two Or More Races |
1,130 |
3.9% |
Race
Head of Household by Age
Owner | 69 | 425 | 735 | 995 | 936 | 539 | 397 | 184 |
Renter | 2,138 | 1,344 | 507 | 434 | 292 | 193 | 107 | 37 |
Total | 2,207 | 1,769 | 1,242 | 1,429 | 1,228 | 732 | 504 | 221 |
15-24 | 69 | 2,138 | 2,207 |
25-34 | 425 | 1,344 | 1,769 |
35-44 | 735 | 507 | 1,242 |
45-54 | 995 | 434 | 1,429 |
55-64 | 936 | 292 | 1,228 |
65-74 | 539 | 193 | 732 |
75-84 | 397 | 107 | 504 |
85 Plus | 184 | 37 | 221 |
Husband Wife Family Households |
2,917 |
31% |
Single Guardian |
1,145 |
12% |
Singles |
2,584 |
28% |
Singles With Roommate |
2,686 |
29% |
Families vs Singles
Average Household Size: 3 |
Households without Kids |
7,517 |
81% |
Households with Kids |
1,815 |
19% |
Households with Kids
Children by Age
Male | 130 | 102 | 121 | 116 | 96 | 97 | 95 | 79 | 94 | 77 | 83 | 92 | 87 | 87 | 81 | 87 | 103 | 267 | 735 | 1,544 |
Female | 102 | 90 | 112 | 84 | 87 | 87 | 88 | 72 | 72 | 87 | 78 | 97 | 71 | 66 | 79 | 87 | 98 | 226 | 690 | 1,394 |
Total | 232 | 192 | 233 | 200 | 183 | 184 | 183 | 151 | 166 | 164 | 161 | 189 | 158 | 153 | 160 | 174 | 201 | 493 | 1,425 | 2,938 |
1 | 130 | 102 | 232 |
2 | 102 | 90 | 192 |
3 | 121 | 112 | 233 |
4 | 116 | 84 | 200 |
5 | 96 | 87 | 183 |
6 | 97 | 87 | 184 |
7 | 95 | 88 | 183 |
8 | 79 | 72 | 151 |
9 | 94 | 72 | 166 |
10 | 77 | 87 | 164 |
11 | 83 | 78 | 161 |
12 | 92 | 97 | 189 |
13 | 87 | 71 | 158 |
14 | 87 | 66 | 153 |
15 | 81 | 79 | 160 |
16 | 87 | 87 | 174 |
17 | 103 | 98 | 201 |
18 | 267 | 226 | 493 |
19 | 735 | 690 | 1,425 |
20 | 1,544 | 1,394 | 2,938 |
Real Estate and Housing
ZIP code 20740 has a slightly less than average percentage of vacancies. The Census also indicates that there are one or more universities nearby.
The majority of household are rented. Homes in ZIP code 20740 were primarily built in the 1950s or the 1960s. Looking at 20740 real estate data, the median home value of $267,800 is high compared to the rest of the country. It is also slightly higher than average compared to nearby ZIP codes. So you are less likely to find inexpensive homes in 20740. Rentals in 20740 are most commonly 2 bedrooms. The rent for 2 bedrooms is normally $1,000+/month including utilities. 1 bedrooms are also common and rent for $1,000+/month. Prices for rental property include ZIP code 20740 apartments, townhouses, and homes that are primary residences.
For more information, see College Park, MD home prices.
In Occupied Housing Units |
25,030 |
87.0% |
Correctional Facility For Adults |
0 |
0.0% |
Juvenile Facilities |
0 |
0.0% |
Nursing Facilities |
0 |
0.0% |
Other Institutional |
0 |
0.0% |
College Student Housing |
3,710 |
12.9% |
Military Quarters |
0 |
0.0% |
Other Noninstitutional |
40 |
0.1% |
Housing Type
Owned Households With A Mortgage |
3,259 |
30% |
Owned Households Free & Clear |
1,021 |
9% |
Renter Occupied Households |
5,052 |
46% |
Households Vacant |
1,679 |
15% |
Housing Occupancy
For Rent |
852 |
50.7% |
Rented & Unoccupied |
39 |
2.3% |
For Sale Only |
116 |
6.9% |
Sold & Unoccupied |
7 |
0.4% |
For Season Recreational Or Occasional Use |
37 |
2.2% |
For Migrant Workers |
0 |
0.0% |
Vacant For Other Reasons |
628 |
37.4% |
Vacancy Reasons
Owner Occupied Home Values
Rental Properties by Number of Rooms
Studio Apartment |
440 |
9% |
1 Bedroom |
1,397 |
30% |
2 Bedroom |
1,490 |
32% |
3+ Bedroom |
1,376 |
29% |
Rental Properties by Number of Rooms
Cost of Monthly Rent Including Utilities
Cost of a Studio Apartment
Employment, Income, Earnings, and Work
The median household income of $61,952 is compared to the rest of the country. It is also compared to nearby ZIP codes. So 20740 is likely to be one of the nicer parts of town with a more affluent demographic.
As with most parts of the country, vehicles are the most common form of transportation to places of employment. ZIP code 20740 uses public transportation to get to work more than almost anywhere in the country. If you are a person that likes walking or biking to work, it will be a comfort for you to know that 20740 has a well above average number of people who do not use a vehicle to commute. In most parts of the country, the majority of commuters get to work in under half an hour. However, that is not the case in 20740. It has a much lower than average number of people that make it to work in under half an hour. It is much more common for employees to have to travel over 45 minutes to their place of employment than most parts of country which could indicate bad traffic or that people typically live far from where they work.
Worked Full-time with Earnings |
7,851 |
31% |
Worked Part-time with Earnings |
11,463 |
45% |
No Earnings |
6,031 |
24% |
Employment Status
Average Household Income over Time
Annual Individual Earnings
Sources of Household Income
Percent of Households Receiving Income
Average Income per Household by Income Source
* Only taxable income is reported.
Household Investment Income
Percent of Households Receiving Investment Income
Average Income per Household by Income Source
* Only taxable income is reported.
Household Retirement Income
Percent of Households Receiving Retirement Income
Average Income per Household by Income Source
* Only taxable income is reported.
Worked Full-time with Earnings |
7,851 |
31% |
Worked Part-time with Earnings |
11,463 |
45% |
No Earnings |
6,031 |
24% |
Source of Earnings
Means Of Transportation To Work for Workers 16 and Over
Car, truck, or van |
9,527 |
66.6% |
Public transportation |
2,251 |
15.7% |
Taxicab |
0 |
0.0% |
Motorcycle |
12 |
0.1% |
Bicycle, Walked, or Other Means |
2,032 |
14.2% |
Worked at Home |
475 |
3.3% |
Means Of Transportation To Work for Workers 16 and Over
Travel Time to Work (In Minutes)
Schools and Education
The population has a much higher percentage of people with low education levels (less than high school) than normal. Despite the lower high school graduation rates, the area has some of the highest percentages of people who attended college of any ZIP.
Educational Attainment For The Population 25 Years And Over
Less than High School Diploma |
1,664 |
11% |
High School Graduate |
4,795 |
33% |
Associate's degree |
713 |
5% |
Bachelor's degree |
3,530 |
24% |
Master's degree |
2,503 |
17% |
Professional school degree |
589 |
4% |
Doctorate degree |
766 |
5% |
Educational Attainment For The Population 25 Years And Over
School Enrollment (Ages 3 to 17)
Enrolled in Public School |
1,571 |
61.0% |
Enrolled in Private School |
712 |
27.6% |
Not Enrolled in School |
293 |
11.4% |
School Enrollment (Ages 3 to 17)
Schools in ZIP Code 20740
ZIP Code 20740 is in the following school districts: Prince George'S County Public Schools and Private. There are 6 different elementary schools and high schools with mailing addresses in ZIP code 20740.
Hollywood Elementary
9811 49th Ave
College Park, MD 20740
Grade Level: Primary/Elementary
District: Prince George'S County Public Schools
Paint Branch Elementary
5101 Pierce Ave
College Park, MD 20740
Grade Level: Primary/Elementary
District: Prince George'S County Public Schools
Berwyn Heights Elementary
6200 Pontiac St
Berwyn Heights, MD 20740
Grade Level: Primary/Elementary
District: Prince George'S County Public Schools
Holy Redeemer School
4902 Berwyn Rd
College Park, MD 20740
Grade Level: Primary/Elementary
District: Private
Al-Huda School
5301 Edgewood Rd
College Park, MD 20740
Grade Level: Other/Combined or Ungraded
District: Private
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