City

Capitol Heights, MD

5 ZIP codes  ·  Prince George's County  ·  Maryland

👥39,439Population
💰$76,332Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂38.9Median Age
🏠$317,100Median Home Value▲ 14% above avg
🎓29.4%College Grads▼ 24% below avg
📊10.3%Unemployment▲ 110% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.1% Female 52.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 2.8%Hispanic: 15.6%Black: 77.8%Asian: 1%Other: 2.5%Race
White2.8%
Hispanic15.6%
Black77.8%
Asian1.0%
Other2.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
16%
18–24
7%
25–44
27%
45–64
27%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.52
Below Poverty12.7% ▲ 27% above avg
College Grads29.4% ▼ 24% below avg
Unemployment10.3% ▲ 110% above avg
No HS Diploma1,066 (4.2%)
HS Graduate9,663 (38%)
Some College3,294 (12.9%)
Associates3,937 (15.5%)
Bachelors1,323 (5.2%)
Graduate Degree6,171 (24.2%)

Education

No HS: 4.2%HS Grad: 38%Some College: 12.9%Associates: 15.5%Bachelors: 5.2%Graduate: 24.2%Edu
No HS4.2%
HS Grad38.0%
Some College12.9%
Associates15.5%
Bachelors5.2%
Graduate24.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 66.8%Renter: 33.2%Tenure
Owner66.8%
Renter33.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
2%
$150k–$200k
3%
$200k–$300k
31%
$300k–$500k
54%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$76,332 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$317,100 ▲ 14% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,614/mo
Total Housing Units16,521
Vacant Units944

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
11%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
13%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
68%
Public Transit
17%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
14%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
7%
15–30 min
28%
30–45 min
34%
Over 45 min
31%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
6%
1940s–1950s
20%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
56%
About Capitol Heights, MD

Capitol Heights is a city in Maryland, located in Prince George's County. The city spans 5 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 39,439 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.9 years.

Economically, Capitol Heights is a middle-income community. The median household income of $76,332 is near the national average. Approximately 12.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 10.3%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Capitol Heights is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $317,100, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,614 per month. Homeownership is high at 66.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Capitol Heights is moderately educated. 29.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily Black (77.8%).

Capitol Heights, MD offers residents above-average earning potential within Maryland. Spread across 5 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Capitol Heights
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
20743 39,439 $76,332 $317,100 $1,614 10.3% 29.4% 66.8%

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