City

Lanham, MD

2 ZIP codes · Prince George's County · Maryland

👥43,225Population

💰$100,061Median HH Income▲ 31% above avg

🎂38.5Median Age

🏠$408,600Median Home Value▲ 47% above avg

🎓42.5%College Grads▲ 10% above avg

📊6.3%Unemployment▲ 29% above avg

People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)

♂ Male 49.9% Female 50.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White6.7%

Hispanic25.6%

Black58.7%

Asian5.1%

Other3.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5

5–17

19%

18–24

25–44

27%

45–64

26%

65+

Key Indicators

Median Age	38.5 yrs
Avg HH Size	3.25
Below Poverty	9.4% ≈ Avg
College Grads	42.5% ▲ 10% above avg
Unemployment	6.3% ▲ 29% above avg
No HS Diploma	1,635 (6.3%)
HS Graduate	7,210 (27.7%)
Some College	2,689 (10.3%)
Associates	3,405 (13.1%)
Bachelors	1,697 (6.5%)
Graduate Degree	9,357 (36%)

Education

No HS6.3%

HS Grad27.7%

Some College10.3%

Associates13.1%

Bachelors6.5%

Graduate36.0%

Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner72.0%

Renter28.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k

$50k–$100k

$100k–$150k

$150k–$200k

$200k–$300k

10%

$300k–$500k

63%

Over $500k

19%

Financials

Median HH Income	$100,061 ▲ 31% above avg
Median Home Value	$408,600 ▲ 47% above avg
Home/Income Ratio	4.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent	$1,797/mo
Total Housing Units	13,799
Vacant Units	569

Income Distribution

Under $25k

$25k–$50k

$50k–$75k

17%

$75k–$100k

15%

$100k–$150k

25%

$150k–$200k

12%

Over $200k

14%

Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone

78%

Public Transit

Walked

Work From Home

13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min

11%

15–30 min

32%

30–45 min

33%

Over 45 min

24%

Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940

1940s–1950s

22%

1960s–1970s

14%

1980s–1990s

2000+

56%

About Lanham, MD

Lanham is a city in Maryland, located in Prince George's County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 43,225 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.5 years.

Economically, Lanham is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $100,061 is above the national average. Approximately 9.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.3%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Lanham is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $408,600, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,797 per month. Homeownership is high at 72.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Lanham is well-educated. 42.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority Black (58.74%).

Lanham, 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 Lanham

ZIP	Population	Median Income	Median Home	Median Rent	Unemp.	College	Owner Occ.
20706	43,225	$100,061	$408,600	$1,797	6.3%	42.5%	72.0%

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