City

Bladensburg, MD

1 ZIP code  ·  Prince George's County  ·  Maryland

👥9,764Population
💰$64,406Median HH Income▼ 16% below avg
🎂31.6Median Age
🏠$335,000Median Home Value▲ 20% above avg
🎓21.6%College Grads▼ 44% below avg
📊11.8%Unemployment▲ 142% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.1% Female 50.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 0.5%Hispanic: 39.9%Black: 56.8%Asian: 0.6%Other: 2.1%Race
White0.5%
Hispanic39.9%
Black56.8%
Asian0.6%
Other2.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
9%
5–17
25%
18–24
9%
25–44
25%
45–64
20%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age31.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.98
Below Poverty13.1% ▲ 31% above avg
College Grads21.6% ▼ 44% below avg
Unemployment11.8% ▲ 142% above avg
No HS Diploma286 (5.9%)
HS Graduate1,827 (37.5%)
Some College563 (11.5%)
Associates1,147 (23.5%)
Bachelors226 (4.6%)
Graduate Degree827 (17%)

Education

No HS: 5.9%HS Grad: 37.5%Some College: 11.5%Associates: 23.5%Bachelors: 4.6%Graduate: 17%Edu
No HS5.9%
HS Grad37.5%
Some College11.5%
Associates23.5%
Bachelors4.6%
Graduate17.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 18.2%Renter: 81.8%Tenure
Owner18.2%
Renter81.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
2%
$200k–$300k
14%
$300k–$500k
62%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$64,406 ▼ 16% below avg
Median Home Value$335,000 ▲ 20% above avg
Home/Income Ratio5.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,658/mo
Total Housing Units3,593
Vacant Units324

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
29%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
79%
Public Transit
11%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
3%
15–30 min
39%
30–45 min
31%
Over 45 min
27%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
15%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
8%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
53%
About Bladensburg, MD

Bladensburg is a city in Maryland, located in Prince George's County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 9,764 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 31.6 years.

Economically, Bladensburg is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $64,406 is below the national average. Approximately 13.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 11.8%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Bladensburg is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $335,000, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,658 per month. At 18.2% owner-occupied, renters make up the majority — common in urban or college-town settings.

The population of Bladensburg is less-educated. 21.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority Black (56.84%).

Bladensburg, MD offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Maryland.

ZIP Codes in Bladensburg
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
20710 9,764 $64,406 $335,000 $1,658 11.8% 21.6% 18.2%