20705

Zip code 20705: Beltsville, Maryland

Q: What city is zip code 20705?

20705 is assigned to Beltsville, Maryland. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 20705 in?

20705 is mostly in Prince George's County, but it extends into 1 other county.

Q: What is the population of 20705?

About 28,713 people live in 20705, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 20705?

The median household income in 20705 is $110,351.

Q: What zip codes are near 20705?

The closest zip codes to 20705 are 20704, 20768, 20770, 20707, 20740.

Residential delivery areaPrince George's CountyEastern Time

Population

28,713

Median household income

$110K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$447K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$1,814/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

37.2

U.S. 38.9

Land area

14 sq mi

1,987 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 20705

20705 is a suburban zip code in Beltsville, Maryland (Prince George's County), covering 14 sq mi of land. About 28,713 people live here, or 1,987 per square mile. The median resident is 37.2 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $110,351 a year, 37% above the national median of $80,734. 12% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $446,700, or 4.0 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes about as affordable as the national average for local earners. 67% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,814 a month.

35% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 31.1 minutes each way, and 16% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in construction and repair; office and administrative support; and healthcare. 48% of households speak a language other than English at home, most often Spanish.

How 20705 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Broadband access97.6%
96th
StrengthU.S. 91% · MD 92.4%86th of 441 in MD
Foreign-born residents42.3%
96th
U.S. 14.1% · MD 16.6%8th of 446 in MD
Diversity index70.2
94th
U.S. 61.4 · MD 67.729th of 446 in MD
Tech workers6.3%
87th
U.S. 3.8% · MD 6.4%157th of 444 in MD
Uninsured rate13.1%
84th
WeaknessU.S. 8.4% · MD 6.3%26th of 444 in MD
Median household income$110,351
79th
U.S. $80,734 · MD $103,678194th of 414 in MD
Average commute31.1 min
79th
U.S. 26.4 min · MD 31.1 min217th of 421 in MD
Government workers18.6%
79th
U.S. 14.5% · MD 22.5%296th of 444 in MD
Self-employed workers12%
77th
U.S. 10% · MD 8.7%128th of 444 in MD
Median gross rent$1,814
75th
U.S. $1,413 · MD $1,705114th of 338 in MD
Residents under 1824.6%
71st
U.S. 22% · MD 22.2%106th of 446 in MD
Unemployment rate6.1%
70th
U.S. 5.2% · MD 4.9%108th of 444 in MD
Median home value$446,700
68th
U.S. $332,700 · MD $419,900189th of 421 in MD
Work from home16.2%
66th
U.S. 15.1% · MD 19.3%227th of 444 in MD
Healthcare workers10.2%
61st
U.S. 9.7% · MD 9%133rd of 444 in MD
Median earnings per worker$50,827
58th
U.S. $49,666 · MD $61,200317th of 443 in MD
Population density1,987/sq mi
57th
U.S. 95/sq mi · MD 639/sq mi116th of 446 in MD
Poverty rate12%
56th
U.S. 12.5% · MD 9.4%109th of 441 in MD
Bachelor's degree or higher34.9%
56th
U.S. 35.7% · MD 43.4%244th of 445 in MD
Per capita income$40,450
51st
U.S. $44,673 · MD $52,979322nd of 446 in MD
Population28,713
47th
U.S. 334,922,499 · MD 6,206,01188th of 446 in MD
Homeownership rate67%
46th
U.S. 65.2% · MD 67.6%328th of 441 in MD
Veterans5.2%
41st
U.S. 6.2% · MD 6.8%319th of 446 in MD
Rent-burdened renters48%
39th
U.S. 51.1% · MD 51.5%219th of 404 in MD
Median age37.2
36th
U.S. 38.9 · MD 39.4350th of 446 in MD
Residents 65 and older14.2%
32nd
U.S. 17.2% · MD 16.7%337th of 446 in MD
Housing vacancy4%
22nd
U.S. 10.1% · MD 7.7%285th of 441 in MD
Income inequality (Gini)0.366
5th
StrengthU.S. 0.483 · MD 0.456328th of 438 in MD

Measure	20705	Prince George's	MD	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in MD
Broadband accessStrength	97.6%	93.8%	92.4%	91%	96th	86th of 441
Foreign-born residents	42.3%	25.3%	16.6%	14.1%	96th	8th of 446
Diversity index	70.2	59.6	67.7	61.4	94th	29th of 446
Tech workers	6.3%	6.4%	6.4%	3.8%	87th	157th of 444
Uninsured rateWeakness	13.1%	11.4%	6.3%	8.4%	84th	26th of 444
Median household income	$110,351	$101,798	$103,678	$80,734	79th	194th of 414
Average commute	31.1 min	35.2 min	31.1 min	26.4 min	79th	217th of 421
Government workers	18.6%	26.3%	22.5%	14.5%	79th	296th of 444
Self-employed workers	12%	7.6%	8.7%	10%	77th	128th of 444
Median gross rent	$1,814	$1,799	$1,705	$1,413	75th	114th of 338
Residents under 18	24.6%	22.1%	22.2%	22%	71st	106th of 446
Unemployment rate	6.1%	6.4%	4.9%	5.2%	70th	108th of 444
Median home value	$446,700	$426,000	$419,900	$332,700	68th	189th of 421
Work from home	16.2%	17.9%	19.3%	15.1%	66th	227th of 444
Healthcare workers	10.2%	8.3%	9%	9.7%	61st	133rd of 444
Median earnings per worker	$50,827	$55,596	$61,200	$49,666	58th	317th of 443
Population density	1,987/sq mi	1,989/sq mi	639/sq mi	95/sq mi	57th	116th of 446
Poverty rate	12%	10.8%	9.4%	12.5%	56th	109th of 441
Bachelor's degree or higher	34.9%	36.7%	43.4%	35.7%	56th	244th of 445
Per capita income	$40,450	$46,366	$52,979	$44,673	51st	322nd of 446
Population	28,713	959,754	6,206,011	334,922,499	47th	88th of 446
Homeownership rate	67%	62.3%	67.6%	65.2%	46th	328th of 441
Veterans	5.2%	6.8%	6.8%	6.2%	41st	319th of 446
Rent-burdened renters	48%	52.9%	51.5%	51.1%	39th	219th of 404
Median age	37.2	38.5	39.4	38.9	36th	350th of 446
Residents 65 and older	14.2%	14.9%	16.7%	17.2%	32nd	337th of 446
Housing vacancy	4%	4.9%	7.7%	10.1%	22nd	285th of 441
Income inequality (Gini)Strength	0.366	0.416	0.456	0.483	5th	328th of 438

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

19%

5–17

18–24

14%

25–34

15%

35–44

13%

45–54

12%

55–64

10%

65–74

75+

Median age

37.2

Under 18

24.6%

65 and over

14.2%

Race and ethnicity

White10%
Black37%
Hispanic37%
Asian11%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0.7%
Multiracial4%

Diversity index

70.2

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

42.3%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

31%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

52%

Spanish

27%

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 9,012
Average household size: 3.2
Family households: 74%
Married couples: 47.9%
Living alone: 21.8%
Veterans (of adults): 5.2%
Male / female: 48% / 52%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

$25–50k

10%

$50–75k

15%

$75–100k

14%

$100–150k

27%

$150–200k

14%

$200k+

14%

Median household income

20705

$110,351

Prince George's Co.

$101,798

Maryland

$103,678

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$40,450

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

12%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

28.5%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.366

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

20705

$446,700

Prince George's Co.

$426,000

Maryland

$419,900

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

20705

$1,814

Prince George's Co.

$1,799

Maryland

$1,705

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

67%

2–4 units

0.6%

5–19 units

23%

20+ units

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 9,390
Owner-occupied: 67%
Vacant: 4%
Median year built: 1976
Median rooms: 6.1
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 48%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 15.4%
Home value to income: 4.0× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

63%

Carpooled

13%

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

0.3%

Worked from home

16%

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

19%

20–29

22%

30–44

33%

45–59

11%

60+

10%

Average commute

31.1 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

6.1%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

69.8%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Construction and repair

15%

Office and admin

12%

Healthcare

10%

Cleaning and personal care

Management

Sales

Transportation and moving

Computer and math

Food service

Business and finance

Education

Legal and social services

Engineering and science

Production

Arts, media and sports

Police and fire

Farming, fishing and forestry

0.2%

Industries

Construction

13%

Health care and social assistance

12%

Retail

11%

Public administration

Professional and technical services

Admin, support and management

Education

Restaurants and hotels

Other services

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Finance, insurance and real estate

Manufacturing

Arts and recreation

Wholesale

Information

Agriculture and mining

Median earnings per worker

$50,827

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

12%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

18.6%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

10.3%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	20705	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$79,588	$74,888
Service	$30,750	$26,804
Sales and office	$42,276	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$52,122	$49,199
Production and transportation	$40,458	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

21%

High school

24%

Some college

12%

Associate's

Bachelor's

20%

Graduate

15%

High school graduate or higher: 79%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 34.9%
Graduate or professional degree: 15.1%
Households with broadband: 97.6%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 87.1%
No internet access: 1.9%
Without health insurance: 13.1%
Limited-English households: 9%

Geography

City (USPS): Beltsville
State: Maryland
County: Prince George's County
Center point: 39.0471° N, 76.8981° W
Land area: 14 sq mi
Water area: 0.1 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

20705 spans 2 counties

Prince George's County99% of land
Montgomery County1% of land

Cities and towns within this zip

Beltsville (unincorporated)37% of zip
Konterra (unincorporated)12% of zip
Calverton (unincorporated)10% of zip
South Laurel (unincorporated)4% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 20705

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
20704	Beltsville, MD · PO box	1 mi	—	—	—
20768	Greenbelt, MD · PO box	3.2 mi	—	—	—
20770	Greenbelt, MD	3.3 mi	28,384	$84,096	$255,200
20707	Laurel, MD	3.4 mi	37,278	$107,706	$423,400
20740	College Park, MD	3.5 mi	36,847	$77,317	$423,900
20771	Greenbelt, MD	3.5 mi	0	—	—
20708	Laurel, MD	3.9 mi	27,593	$83,367	$451,500
20742	College Park, MD	4.4 mi	4,350	—	—
20904	Silver Spring, MD	4.5 mi	58,646	$96,025	$560,000
20709	Laurel, MD · PO box	4.5 mi	—	—	—
20725	Laurel, MD · PO box	4.5 mi	—	—	—
20726	Laurel, MD · PO box	4.5 mi	—	—	—

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Questions about 20705

What city is zip code 20705?

20705 is assigned to Beltsville, Maryland. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 20705 in?

20705 is mostly in Prince George's County, but it extends into 1 other county.

What is the population of 20705?

About 28,713 people live in 20705, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 20705 in?

20705 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 20705?

The median household income in 20705 is $110,351.

What zip codes are near 20705?

The closest zip codes to 20705 are 20704, 20768, 20770, 20707, 20740.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 20705, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.