City

Fort Washington, MD

2 ZIP codes  ·  Prince George's County  ·  Maryland

👥56,236Population
💰$124,838Median HH Income▲ 64% above avg
🎂43.9Median Age
🏠$418,100Median Home Value▲ 50% above avg
🎓45.0%College Grads▲ 16% above avg
📊7.0%Unemployment▲ 42% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.3% Female 50.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 7.4%Hispanic: 21.1%Black: 62.4%Asian: 4.5%Other: 3.4%Race
White7.4%
Hispanic21.1%
Black62.4%
Asian4.5%
Other3.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
15%
18–24
6%
25–44
25%
45–64
29%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.83
Below Poverty4.8% ▼ 52% below avg
College Grads45.0% ▲ 16% above avg
Unemployment7.0% ▲ 42% above avg
No HS Diploma958 (2.5%)
HS Graduate8,988 (23.4%)
Some College4,327 (11.2%)
Associates6,876 (17.9%)
Bachelors2,975 (7.7%)
Graduate Degree14,357 (37.3%)

Education

No HS: 2.5%HS Grad: 23.4%Some College: 11.2%Associates: 17.9%Bachelors: 7.7%Graduate: 37.3%Edu
No HS2.5%
HS Grad23.4%
Some College11.2%
Associates17.9%
Bachelors7.7%
Graduate37.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 81.5%Renter: 18.5%Tenure
Owner81.5%
Renter18.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
2%
$200k–$300k
11%
$300k–$500k
57%
Over $500k
26%

Financials

Median HH Income$124,838 ▲ 64% above avg
Median Home Value$418,100 ▲ 50% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,751/mo
Total Housing Units21,014
Vacant Units1,288

Income Distribution

Under $25k
7%
$25k–$50k
7%
$50k–$75k
10%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
16%
Over $200k
25%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
71%
Public Transit
6%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
22%

Commute Time

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

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
21%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
52%
About Fort Washington, MD

Fort Washington is a city in Maryland, located in Prince George's County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 56,236 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.9 years.

Economically, Fort Washington is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $124,838 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.0%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Fort Washington is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $418,100, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,751 per month. Homeownership is high at 81.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Fort Washington is well-educated. 45.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is majority Black (62.39%).

Fort Washington, MD offers residents above-average earning potential 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 Fort Washington
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
20744 56,236 $124,838 $418,100 $1,751 7.0% 45.0% 81.5%

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