City

District Heights, MD

2 ZIP codes  ·  Prince George's County  ·  Maryland

👥37,924Population
💰$72,931Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂39.8Median Age
🏠$325,400Median Home Value▲ 17% above avg
🎓30.5%College Grads▼ 21% below avg
📊6.8%Unemployment▲ 39% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 44.4% Female 55.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 2%Hispanic: 7.5%Black: 86.4%Asian: 0.6%Other: 2.3%Race
White2.0%
Hispanic7.5%
Black86.4%
Asian0.6%
Other2.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
15%
18–24
8%
25–44
27%
45–64
29%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.36
Below Poverty11.2% ▲ 12% above avg
College Grads30.5% ▼ 21% below avg
Unemployment6.8% ▲ 39% above avg
No HS Diploma397 (1.6%)
HS Graduate8,892 (35.5%)
Some College3,843 (15.3%)
Associates4,294 (17.1%)
Bachelors1,231 (4.9%)
Graduate Degree6,425 (25.6%)

Education

No HS: 1.6%HS Grad: 35.5%Some College: 15.3%Associates: 17.1%Bachelors: 4.9%Graduate: 25.6%Edu
No HS1.6%
HS Grad35.5%
Some College15.3%
Associates17.1%
Bachelors4.9%
Graduate25.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 50.1%Renter: 49.9%Tenure
Owner50.1%
Renter49.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
2%
$150k–$200k
3%
$200k–$300k
31%
$300k–$500k
53%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$72,931 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$325,400 ▲ 17% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,635/mo
Total Housing Units17,271
Vacant Units1,287

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
69%
Public Transit
18%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
7%
15–30 min
28%
30–45 min
29%
Over 45 min
36%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
19%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
52%
About District Heights, MD

District Heights is a city in Maryland, located in Prince George's County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 37,924 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.8 years.

Economically, District Heights is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $72,931 is near the national average. Approximately 11.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.8%, above the national average.

The real estate market in District Heights is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $325,400, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,635 per month.

The population of District Heights is moderately educated. 30.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily Black (86.4%).

District Heights, MD offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Maryland. Spread across 2 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in District Heights
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
20747 37,924 $72,931 $325,400 $1,635 6.8% 30.5% 50.1%

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