City

College Park, MD

3 ZIP codes  ·  Prince George's County  ·  Maryland

👥40,888Population
💰$81,359Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂23.5Median Age
🏠$417,100Median Home Value▲ 50% above avg
🎓58.3%College Grads▲ 50% above avg
📊8.1%Unemployment▲ 65% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.0% Female 48.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 36.1%Hispanic: 20.4%Black: 23.8%Asian: 14.8%Other: 4.3%Race
White36.1%
Hispanic20.4%
Black23.8%
Asian14.8%
Other4.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
8%
18–24
44%
25–44
23%
45–64
14%
65+
4%

Key Indicators

Median Age23.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.52
Below Poverty19.2% ▲ 92% above avg
College Grads58.3% ▲ 50% above avg
Unemployment8.1% ▲ 65% above avg
No HS Diploma855 (5.5%)
HS Graduate3,096 (19.8%)
Some College1,006 (6.4%)
Associates1,570 (10%)
Bachelors1,259 (8%)
Graduate Degree7,865 (50.3%)

Education

No HS: 5.5%HS Grad: 19.8%Some College: 6.4%Associates: 10%Bachelors: 8%Graduate: 50.3%Edu
No HS5.5%
HS Grad19.8%
Some College6.4%
Associates10.0%
Bachelors8.0%
Graduate50.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 35.1%Renter: 64.9%Tenure
Owner35.1%
Renter64.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
2%
$150k–$200k
2%
$200k–$300k
9%
$300k–$500k
65%
Over $500k
20%

Financials

Median HH Income$81,359 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$417,100 ▲ 50% above avg
Home/Income Ratio5.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,788/mo
Total Housing Units13,115
Vacant Units1,408

Income Distribution

Under $25k
24%
$25k–$50k
9%
$50k–$75k
13%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
12%
Over $200k
12%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
58%
Public Transit
8%
Walked
15%
Work From Home
18%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
26%
15–30 min
34%
30–45 min
21%
Over 45 min
19%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
7%
1940s–1950s
28%
1960s–1970s
8%
1980s–1990s
3%
2000+
54%
About College Park, MD

College Park is a city in Maryland, located in Prince George's County. The city spans 3 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 40,888 residents. It is a young city, with a median age of 23.46 years.

Economically, College Park is a middle-income community. The median household income of $81,359 is near the national average. Approximately 19.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 8.1%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in College Park is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $417,100, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,788 per month. At 35.1% owner-occupied, renters make up the majority — common in urban or college-town settings.

The population of College Park is well-educated. 58.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 36.1%.

College Park, MD offers residents above-average earning potential within Maryland. Spread across 3 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in College Park
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
20740 36,564 $81,359 $417,100 $1,788 7.4% 58.3% 39.3%

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