| ZIP Code | 20716 |
|---|---|
| City | Bowie |
| State | Maryland (MD) |
| County | Prince George's County |
| Area Code | 227/301 |
| Elevation | 88 ft |
| Latitude | 38.926428 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -76.715028 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 24033 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 43.2 yrs ↑ 2% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.43 |
| Below Poverty | 4.5% ▼ 55% below avg |
| College Grads | 55.4% ▲ 43% above avg |
| Unemployment | 5.6% ▲ 15% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 249 (1.6%) |
| HS Graduate | 3,551 (22.8%) |
| Some College | 1,191 (7.6%) |
| Associates | 1,959 (12.6%) |
| Bachelors | 1,085 (7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 7,544 (48.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $122,683 ▲ 61% above avg ↑ 22% since 2019 |
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| Median Home Value | $405,900 ▲ 46% above avg ↑ 35% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $2,140/mo ↑ 20% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 9,492 |
| Vacant Units | 222 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.43 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 9,492 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 222 |
| Owner Occupied | 70.1% |
| Renter Occupied | 29.9% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.43 |
ZIP code 20716 is located in Bowie, Maryland, within Prince George's County. With a population of 22,739, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 43.2 years. Economically, 20716 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $122,683 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 20716 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $405,900 is above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $2,140 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 70.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 35% since 2019.
The population of 20716 is majority Black (67.05%). Residents are well-educated — 55.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 4.5%. Household income has grown by 22% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 20716 stands at 5.6%, which is above the national average. About 23% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 62%.
Overall, ZIP code 20716 in Bowie, MD is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 22,739 residents, a median household income of $122,683, and a median home value of $405,900, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Maryland.