Zip code 20722: Brentwood, Maryland
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 20722
20722 is an urban zip code in Brentwood, Maryland (Prince George's County), covering 1.5 sq mi of land. About 6,264 people live here, or 4,258 per square mile. The median resident is 38.9 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $91,875 a year, close to the national median of $80,734. 10.6% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $381,300, or 4.2 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes about as affordable as the national average for local earners. 65% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,769 a month.
26% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 34.9 minutes each way, and 17% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in construction and repair; management; and cleaning and personal care. 50% of households speak a language other than English at home, most often Spanish.
How 20722 compares
- Uninsured rate17.8%93rdWeaknessU.S. 8.4% · MD 6.3%16th of 444 in MD
- 93rdU.S. 14.1% · MD 16.6%21st of 446 in MD
- Average commute34.9 min91stWeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · MD 31.1 min126th of 421 in MD
- Diversity index65.885thU.S. 61.4 · MD 67.760th of 446 in MD
- Government workers19.2%82ndU.S. 14.5% · MD 22.5%279th of 444 in MD
- Population density4,258/sq mi77thU.S. 95/sq mi · MD 639/sq mi58th of 446 in MD
- 76thU.S. 10% · MD 8.7%129th of 444 in MD
- Median gross rent$1,76972ndU.S. $1,413 · MD $1,705129th of 338 in MD
- Work from home16.7%68thU.S. 15.1% · MD 19.3%216th of 444 in MD
- Median household income$91,87564thU.S. $80,734 · MD $103,678246th of 414 in MD
- 64thU.S. 51.1% · MD 51.5%145th of 404 in MD
- Median home value$381,30059thU.S. $332,700 · MD $419,900251st of 421 in MD
- 52ndU.S. 5.2% · MD 4.9%156th of 444 in MD
- Median age38.949thU.S. 38.9 · MD 39.4298th of 446 in MD
- Poverty rate10.6%48thU.S. 12.5% · MD 9.4%131st of 441 in MD
- Median earnings per worker$45,80443rdU.S. $49,666 · MD $61,200360th of 443 in MD
- Tech workers2.5%43rdU.S. 3.8% · MD 6.4%315th of 444 in MD
- Per capita income$37,34342ndU.S. $44,673 · MD $52,979352nd of 446 in MD
- Homeownership rate64.9%41stU.S. 65.2% · MD 67.6%347th of 441 in MD
- 41stU.S. 91% · MD 92.4%277th of 441 in MD
- 37thU.S. 35.7% · MD 43.4%315th of 445 in MD
- Housing vacancy5.4%37thU.S. 10.1% · MD 7.7%222nd of 441 in MD
- Residents under 1820.7%37thU.S. 22% · MD 22.2%262nd of 446 in MD
- 25thU.S. 0.483 · MD 0.456217th of 438 in MD
- 20thU.S. 17.2% · MD 16.7%379th of 446 in MD
- Veterans3.4%19thU.S. 6.2% · MD 6.8%394th of 446 in MD
- 13thU.S. 9.7% · MD 9%294th of 444 in MD
- Population6,26410thU.S. 334,922,499 · MD 6,206,011219th of 446 in MD
| Measure | 20722 | Prince George's | MD | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in MD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uninsured rateWeakness | 17.8% | 11.4% | 6.3% | 8.4% | 16th of 444 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 36.6% | 25.3% | 16.6% | 14.1% | 21st of 446 | |
| Average commuteWeakness | 34.9 min | 35.2 min | 31.1 min | 26.4 min | 126th of 421 | |
| Diversity index | 65.8 | 59.6 | 67.7 | 61.4 | 60th of 446 | |
| Government workers | 19.2% | 26.3% | 22.5% | 14.5% | 279th of 444 | |
| Population density | 4,258/sq mi | 1,989/sq mi | 639/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 58th of 446 | |
| Self-employed workers | 11.9% | 7.6% | 8.7% | 10% | 129th of 444 | |
| Median gross rent | $1,769 | $1,799 | $1,705 | $1,413 | 129th of 338 | |
| Work from home | 16.7% | 17.9% | 19.3% | 15.1% | 216th of 444 | |
| Median household income | $91,875 | $101,798 | $103,678 | $80,734 | 246th of 414 | |
| Rent-burdened renters | 54.4% | 52.9% | 51.5% | 51.1% | 145th of 404 | |
| Median home value | $381,300 | $426,000 | $419,900 | $332,700 | 251st of 421 | |
| Unemployment rate | 5% | 6.4% | 4.9% | 5.2% | 156th of 444 | |
| Median age | 38.9 | 38.5 | 39.4 | 38.9 | 298th of 446 | |
| Poverty rate | 10.6% | 10.8% | 9.4% | 12.5% | 131st of 441 | |
| Median earnings per worker | $45,804 | $55,596 | $61,200 | $49,666 | 360th of 443 | |
| Tech workers | 2.5% | 6.4% | 6.4% | 3.8% | 315th of 444 | |
| Per capita income | $37,343 | $46,366 | $52,979 | $44,673 | 352nd of 446 | |
| Homeownership rate | 64.9% | 62.3% | 67.6% | 65.2% | 347th of 441 | |
| Broadband access | 91% | 93.8% | 92.4% | 91% | 277th of 441 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 26.2% | 36.7% | 43.4% | 35.7% | 315th of 445 | |
| Housing vacancy | 5.4% | 4.9% | 7.7% | 10.1% | 222nd of 441 | |
| Residents under 18 | 20.7% | 22.1% | 22.2% | 22% | 262nd of 446 | |
| Income inequality (Gini) | 0.406 | 0.416 | 0.456 | 0.483 | 217th of 438 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 12.4% | 14.9% | 16.7% | 17.2% | 379th of 446 | |
| Veterans | 3.4% | 6.8% | 6.8% | 6.2% | 394th of 446 | |
| Healthcare workers | 6.7% | 8.3% | 9% | 9.7% | 294th of 444 | |
| Population | 6,264 | 959,754 | 6,206,011 | 334,922,499 | 219th of 446 |
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
Race and ethnicity
- White12%
- Black29%
- Hispanic49%
- Asian4%
- Native American0.2%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other0.8%
- Multiracial5%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 2,210
- Average household size
- 2.8
- Family households
- 57.7%
- Married couples
- 34.9%
- Living alone
- 31%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 3.4%
- Male / female
- 48% / 52%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 2,335
- Owner-occupied
- 64.9%
- Vacant
- 5.4%
- Median year built
- 1951
- Median rooms
- 5.9
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 54.4%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 26.8%
- Home value to income
- 4.2× (U.S. 4.1×)
Work and commute
How people get to work
Commute time (one way)
Jobs and careers
Occupations
Industries
Median earnings by type of work
| Type of work | 20722 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $79,089 | $74,888 |
| Service | $27,098 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $52,969 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $43,804 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $36,894 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 69.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 26.2%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 12%
- Households with broadband
- 91%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 78.1%
- No internet access
- 5.7%
- Without health insurance
- 17.8%
- Limited-English households
- 17.1%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Brentwood
- State
- Maryland
- County
- Prince George's County
- Center point
- 38.9346° N, 76.9506° W
- Land area
- 1.5 sq mi
- Water area
- under 0.1 sq mi
- Time zone
- Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
Cities and towns within this zip
- Colmar Manor27% of zip
- Brentwood24% of zip
- Cottage City17% of zip
- North Brentwood8% of zip
Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.
Zip codes near 20722
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20712 | Mount Rainier, MD | 0.9 mi | $68,846 |
| 20781 | Hyattsville, MD | 1.3 mi | $86,018 |
| 20018 | Washington, DC | 1.4 mi | $90,639 |
| 20710 | Bladensburg, MD | 1.4 mi | $63,810 |
| 20017 | Washington, DC | 2.3 mi | $106,300 |
| 20782 | Hyattsville, MD | 2.3 mi | $90,205 |
| 20788 | Hyattsville, MD · PO box | 2.4 mi | — |
| 20064 | Washington, DC | 2.6 mi | — |
| 20002 | Washington, DC | 2.7 mi | $120,337 |
| 20376 | Washington Navy Yard, DC · PO box | 2.7 mi | — |
| 20737 | Riverdale, MD | 2.7 mi | $86,951 |
| 20019 | Washington, DC | 3 mi | $58,296 |
Zip codes like 20722 elsewhere
Questions about 20722
What city is zip code 20722?
20722 is assigned to Brentwood, Maryland. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 20722 in?
20722 is in Prince George's County, Maryland.
What is the population of 20722?
About 6,264 people live in 20722, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 20722 in?
20722 is in Eastern Time.
What is the median household income in 20722?
The median household income in 20722 is $91,875.
What zip codes are near 20722?
The closest zip codes to 20722 are 20712, 20781, 20018, 20710, 20017.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 20722, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.