20742

Zip code 20742: College Park, Maryland

Q: What city is zip code 20742?

20742 is assigned to College Park, Maryland. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 20742 in?

20742 is in Prince George's County, Maryland.

Q: What is the population of 20742?

About 4,350 people live in 20742, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What zip codes are near 20742?

The closest zip codes to 20742 are 20740, 20783, 20788, 20787, 20782.

Residential delivery areaPrince George's CountyEastern Time

Population

4,350

Median household income

—

U.S. $81K

Median home value

—

U.S. $333K

Median rent

—

U.S. $1,413

Median age

U.S. 38.9

Land area

0.3 sq mi

13,509 people/sq mi

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

About 20742

20742 is a dense urban zip code in College Park, Maryland (Prince George's County), covering 0.3 sq mi of land. About 4,350 people live here, or 13,509 per square mile. The median resident is 19 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

100% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). 0% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.

Commuters average 13.6 minutes each way, and 16% of workers work from home; walking is the most common way to get to work. The most common jobs among working residents are in education; office and administrative support; and engineering and science.

How 20742 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Poverty rate100%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · MD 9.4%1st of 441 in MD
Rent-burdened renters100%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 51.1% · MD 51.5%19th of 404 in MD
Income inequality (Gini)0.682
99th
WeaknessU.S. 0.483 · MD 0.4561st of 438 in MD
Unemployment rate12.9%
98th
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · MD 4.9%19th of 444 in MD
Government workers27.8%
97th
U.S. 14.5% · MD 22.5%93rd of 444 in MD
Population density13,509/sq mi
95th
U.S. 95/sq mi · MD 639/sq mi5th of 446 in MD
Diversity index67.6
89th
U.S. 61.4 · MD 67.747th of 446 in MD
Work from home16.3%
66th
U.S. 15.1% · MD 19.3%225th of 444 in MD
Foreign-born residents11.1%
54th
U.S. 14.1% · MD 16.6%140th of 446 in MD
Tech workers1.9%
31st
U.S. 3.8% · MD 6.4%329th of 444 in MD
Population4,350
7th
U.S. 334,922,499 · MD 6,206,011250th of 446 in MD
Per capita income$2,905
1st
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · MD $52,979445th of 446 in MD
Median age19
1st
U.S. 38.9 · MD 39.4446th of 446 in MD
Homeownership rate0%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 65.2% · MD 67.6%440th of 441 in MD
Average commute13.6 min
1st
StrengthU.S. 26.4 min · MD 31.1 min416th of 421 in MD
Broadband access31.8%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 91% · MD 92.4%441st of 441 in MD
Uninsured rate0.1%
1st
StrengthU.S. 8.4% · MD 6.3%394th of 444 in MD
Veterans0%
1st
U.S. 6.2% · MD 6.8%441st of 446 in MD
Housing vacancy0%
1st
U.S. 10.1% · MD 7.7%437th of 441 in MD
Residents 65 and older0%
1st
U.S. 17.2% · MD 16.7%444th of 446 in MD
Residents under 181.4%
1st
U.S. 22% · MD 22.2%430th of 446 in MD
Median earnings per worker$3,616
1st
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · MD $61,200443rd of 443 in MD
Healthcare workers1.3%
1st
U.S. 9.7% · MD 9%409th of 444 in MD
Self-employed workers1.9%
1st
U.S. 10% · MD 8.7%413th of 444 in MD

Measure	20742	Prince George's	MD	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in MD
Poverty rateWeakness	100%	10.8%	9.4%	12.5%	99th	1st of 441
Rent-burdened rentersWeakness	100%	52.9%	51.5%	51.1%	99th	19th of 404
Income inequality (Gini)Weakness	0.682	0.416	0.456	0.483	99th	1st of 438
Unemployment rateWeakness	12.9%	6.4%	4.9%	5.2%	98th	19th of 444
Government workers	27.8%	26.3%	22.5%	14.5%	97th	93rd of 444
Population density	13,509/sq mi	1,989/sq mi	639/sq mi	95/sq mi	95th	5th of 446
Diversity index	67.6	59.6	67.7	61.4	89th	47th of 446
Work from home	16.3%	17.9%	19.3%	15.1%	66th	225th of 444
Foreign-born residents	11.1%	25.3%	16.6%	14.1%	54th	140th of 446
Tech workers	1.9%	6.4%	6.4%	3.8%	31st	329th of 444
Population	4,350	959,754	6,206,011	334,922,499	7th	250th of 446
Per capita incomeWeakness	$2,905	$46,366	$52,979	$44,673	1st	445th of 446
Median age	19	38.5	39.4	38.9	1st	446th of 446
Homeownership rateWeakness	0%	62.3%	67.6%	65.2%	1st	440th of 441
Average commuteStrength	13.6 min	35.2 min	31.1 min	26.4 min	1st	416th of 421
Broadband accessWeakness	31.8%	93.8%	92.4%	91%	1st	441st of 441
Uninsured rateStrength	0.1%	11.4%	6.3%	8.4%	1st	394th of 444
Veterans	0%	6.8%	6.8%	6.2%	1st	441st of 446
Housing vacancy	0%	4.9%	7.7%	10.1%	1st	437th of 441
Residents 65 and older	0%	14.9%	16.7%	17.2%	1st	444th of 446
Residents under 18	1.4%	22.1%	22.2%	22%	1st	430th of 446
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$3,616	$55,596	$61,200	$49,666	1st	443rd of 443
Healthcare workers	1.3%	8.3%	9%	9.7%	1st	409th of 444
Self-employed workers	1.9%	7.6%	8.7%	10%	1st	413th of 444

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

5–17

99%

18–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–64

65–74

75+

Median age

Under 18

1.4%

65 and over

Race and ethnicity

White47%
Black26%
Hispanic5%
Asian18%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0.2%
Multiracial4%

Diversity index

67.6

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

11.1%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

43.2%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

100%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 44
Average household size: 1.8
Family households: 0%
Married couples: 0%
Living alone: 31.8%
Veterans (of adults): 0%
Male / female: 56% / 44%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

100%

$25–50k

$50–75k

$75–100k

$100–150k

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

20742

—

Prince George's Co.

$101,798

Maryland

$103,678

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$2,905

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

100%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.682

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

20742

—

Prince George's Co.

$426,000

Maryland

$419,900

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

20742

—

Prince George's Co.

$1,799

Maryland

$1,705

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

100%

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 44
Owner-occupied: 0%
Vacant: 0%
Median year built: —
Median rooms: —
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 100%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 100%
Home value to income: —

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

25%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

49%

Bicycle

Worked from home

16%

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

31%

10–19

48%

20–29

30–44

45–59

60+

0.8%

Average commute

13.6 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

12.9%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

23.2%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Education

26%

Office and admin

17%

Engineering and science

13%

Arts, media and sports

11%

Food service

Cleaning and personal care

Production

Management

Sales

Computer and math

Transportation and moving

Healthcare

Business and finance

0.7%

Legal and social services

Police and fire

Construction and repair

Farming, fishing and forestry

Industries

Education

47%

Retail

24%

Restaurants and hotels

12%

Professional and technical services

Information

Arts and recreation

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Admin, support and management

Health care and social assistance

Manufacturing

Construction

Finance, insurance and real estate

Public administration

Other services

Wholesale

Agriculture and mining

Median earnings per worker

$3,616

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

1.9%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

27.8%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

6.9%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	20742	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$2,908	$74,888
Service	$4,441	$26,804
Sales and office	$3,500	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	—	$49,199
Production and transportation	$3,750	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No data reported.

High school graduate or higher: —
Bachelor's degree or higher: —
Graduate or professional degree: —
Households with broadband: 31.8%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 31.8%
No internet access: 0%
Without health insurance: 0.1%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): College Park
State: Maryland
County: Prince George's County
Center point: 38.9942° N, 76.9434° W
Land area: 0.3 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

College Park100% of zip

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

Zip codes near 20742

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
20740	College Park, MD	0.9 mi	36,847	$77,317	$423,900
20783	Hyattsville, MD	1.3 mi	50,333	$86,737	$409,000
20788	Hyattsville, MD · PO box	1.8 mi	—	—	—
20787	Hyattsville, MD · PO box	2.1 mi	—	—	—
20782	Hyattsville, MD	2.3 mi	34,293	$90,205	$454,700
20737	Riverdale, MD	2.7 mi	24,489	$86,951	$390,500
20903	Silver Spring, MD	2.8 mi	24,815	$80,768	$485,700
20770	Greenbelt, MD	2.9 mi	28,384	$84,096	$255,200
20781	Hyattsville, MD	2.9 mi	13,352	$86,018	$465,100
20912	Takoma Park, MD	3.2 mi	25,749	$83,870	$699,300
20704	Beltsville, MD · PO box	3.4 mi	—	—	—
20913	Takoma Park, MD · PO box	3.6 mi	—	—	—

Questions about 20742

What city is zip code 20742?

20742 is assigned to College Park, Maryland. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 20742 in?

20742 is in Prince George's County, Maryland.

What is the population of 20742?

About 4,350 people live in 20742, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 20742 in?

20742 is in Eastern Time.

What zip codes are near 20742?

The closest zip codes to 20742 are 20740, 20783, 20788, 20787, 20782.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 20742, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.