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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.