| ZIP Code | 20744 |
|---|---|
| City | Fort Washington |
| State | Maryland (MD) |
| County | Prince George's County |
| Area Code | 227/240/301 |
| Elevation | 1 ft |
| Latitude | 38.745892 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -76.983201 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 24033 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 43.9 yrs ↑ 3% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.83 |
| Below Poverty | 4.8% ▼ 52% below avg |
| College Grads | 45.0% ▲ 16% above avg |
| Unemployment | 7.0% ▲ 42% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 958 (2.5%) |
| HS Graduate | 8,988 (23.4%) |
| Some College | 4,327 (11.2%) |
| Associates | 6,876 (17.9%) |
| Bachelors | 2,975 (7.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 14,357 (37.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $124,838 ▲ 64% above avg ↑ 16% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $418,100 ▲ 50% above avg ↑ 29% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,751/mo ↑ 10% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 21,014 |
| Vacant Units | 1,288 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.83 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 21,014 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,288 |
| Owner Occupied | 81.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 18.5% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.83 |
ZIP code 20744 is located in Fort Washington, Maryland, within Prince George's County. With a population of 56,236, this is a highly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 43.9 years. Economically, 20744 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $124,838 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 20744 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $418,100 is above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,751 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 81.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 29% since 2019.
The population of 20744 is majority Black (62.39%). Residents are well-educated — 45.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 4.8%. Household income has grown by 16% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 20744 stands at 7.0%, which is above the national average. About 20% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 63%.
Overall, ZIP code 20744 in Fort Washington, MD is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 56,236 residents, a median household income of $124,838, and a median home value of $418,100, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Maryland.