Zip code 20783: Hyattsville, Maryland
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 20783
20783 is an urban zip code in Hyattsville, Maryland (Prince George's County), covering 5.8 sq mi of land. About 50,333 people live here, or 8,620 per square mile. The median resident is 32.8 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $86,737 a year, close to the national median of $80,734. 19.9% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $409,000, or 4.7 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes about as affordable as the national average for local earners. 42% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,725 a month.
20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 37.2 minutes each way, and 8% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in construction and repair; cleaning and personal care; and transportation and moving goods. 77% of households speak a language other than English at home, most often Spanish.
How 20783 compares
- 99thWeaknessU.S. 8.4% · MD 6.3%1st of 444 in MD
- 99thU.S. 14.1% · MD 16.6%1st of 446 in MD
- Average commute37.2 min95thWeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · MD 31.1 min83rd of 421 in MD
- Residents under 1828.3%92ndU.S. 22% · MD 22.2%31st of 446 in MD
- Population density8,620/sq mi91stU.S. 95/sq mi · MD 639/sq mi17th of 446 in MD
- Poverty rate19.9%84thWeaknessU.S. 12.5% · MD 9.4%37th of 441 in MD
- Population50,33381stU.S. 334,922,499 · MD 6,206,01119th of 446 in MD
- 76thU.S. 10% · MD 8.7%131st of 444 in MD
- Median gross rent$1,72569thU.S. $1,413 · MD $1,705146th of 338 in MD
- 68thU.S. 5.2% · MD 4.9%113th of 444 in MD
- Median home value$409,00063rdU.S. $332,700 · MD $419,900220th of 421 in MD
- 60thU.S. 51.1% · MD 51.5%167th of 404 in MD
- Median household income$86,73758thU.S. $80,734 · MD $103,678277th of 414 in MD
- 47thU.S. 61.4 · MD 67.7200th of 446 in MD
- Broadband access91.7%46thU.S. 91% · MD 92.4%263rd of 441 in MD
- Government workers11.6%32ndU.S. 14.5% · MD 22.5%398th of 444 in MD
- 30thU.S. 0.483 · MD 0.456192nd of 438 in MD
- Tech workers1.7%27thU.S. 3.8% · MD 6.4%337th of 444 in MD
- Housing vacancy3.9%21stU.S. 10.1% · MD 7.7%289th of 441 in MD
- 20thWeaknessU.S. 35.7% · MD 43.4%377th of 445 in MD
- Work from home7.5%19thU.S. 15.1% · MD 19.3%373rd of 444 in MD
- Per capita income$29,01016thWeaknessU.S. $44,673 · MD $52,979421st of 446 in MD
- Median earnings per worker$36,97214thWeaknessU.S. $49,666 · MD $61,200420th of 443 in MD
- Homeownership rate42.3%11thWeaknessU.S. 65.2% · MD 67.6%413th of 441 in MD
- Median age32.810thU.S. 38.9 · MD 39.4418th of 446 in MD
- Veterans2.1%7thU.S. 6.2% · MD 6.8%421st of 446 in MD
- 6thU.S. 17.2% · MD 16.7%410th of 446 in MD
- 5thU.S. 9.7% · MD 9%340th of 444 in MD
| Measure | 20783 | Prince George's | MD | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in MD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uninsured rateWeakness | 37% | 11.4% | 6.3% | 8.4% | 1st of 444 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 61.1% | 25.3% | 16.6% | 14.1% | 1st of 446 | |
| Average commuteWeakness | 37.2 min | 35.2 min | 31.1 min | 26.4 min | 83rd of 421 | |
| Residents under 18 | 28.3% | 22.1% | 22.2% | 22% | 31st of 446 | |
| Population density | 8,620/sq mi | 1,989/sq mi | 639/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 17th of 446 | |
| Poverty rateWeakness | 19.9% | 10.8% | 9.4% | 12.5% | 37th of 441 | |
| Population | 50,333 | 959,754 | 6,206,011 | 334,922,499 | 19th of 446 | |
| Self-employed workers | 11.9% | 7.6% | 8.7% | 10% | 131st of 444 | |
| Median gross rent | $1,725 | $1,799 | $1,705 | $1,413 | 146th of 338 | |
| Unemployment rate | 6% | 6.4% | 4.9% | 5.2% | 113th of 444 | |
| Median home value | $409,000 | $426,000 | $419,900 | $332,700 | 220th of 421 | |
| Rent-burdened renters | 53.2% | 52.9% | 51.5% | 51.1% | 167th of 404 | |
| Median household income | $86,737 | $101,798 | $103,678 | $80,734 | 277th of 414 | |
| Diversity index | 47 | 59.6 | 67.7 | 61.4 | 200th of 446 | |
| Broadband access | 91.7% | 93.8% | 92.4% | 91% | 263rd of 441 | |
| Government workers | 11.6% | 26.3% | 22.5% | 14.5% | 398th of 444 | |
| Income inequality (Gini) | 0.412 | 0.416 | 0.456 | 0.483 | 192nd of 438 | |
| Tech workers | 1.7% | 6.4% | 6.4% | 3.8% | 337th of 444 | |
| Housing vacancy | 3.9% | 4.9% | 7.7% | 10.1% | 289th of 441 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness | 20% | 36.7% | 43.4% | 35.7% | 377th of 445 | |
| Work from home | 7.5% | 17.9% | 19.3% | 15.1% | 373rd of 444 | |
| Per capita incomeWeakness | $29,010 | $46,366 | $52,979 | $44,673 | 421st of 446 | |
| Median earnings per workerWeakness | $36,972 | $55,596 | $61,200 | $49,666 | 420th of 443 | |
| Homeownership rateWeakness | 42.3% | 62.3% | 67.6% | 65.2% | 413th of 441 | |
| Median age | 32.8 | 38.5 | 39.4 | 38.9 | 418th of 446 | |
| Veterans | 2.1% | 6.8% | 6.8% | 6.2% | 421st of 446 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 9.4% | 14.9% | 16.7% | 17.2% | 410th of 446 | |
| Healthcare workers | 5.4% | 8.3% | 9% | 9.7% | 340th 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
Race and ethnicity
- White5%
- Black20%
- Hispanic70%
- Asian4%
- Native American0%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other0.5%
- Multiracial0.9%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 13,737
- Average household size
- 3.6
- Family households
- 73%
- Married couples
- 38.7%
- Living alone
- 15.7%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 2.1%
- Male / female
- 54% / 46%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 14,298
- Owner-occupied
- 42.3%
- Vacant
- 3.9%
- Median year built
- 1963
- Median rooms
- 4.4
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 53.2%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 28.5%
- Home value to income
- 4.7× (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 | 20783 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $64,560 | $74,888 |
| Service | $28,205 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $36,632 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $36,392 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $37,848 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 56.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 20%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 8.2%
- Households with broadband
- 91.7%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 71.7%
- No internet access
- 5.9%
- Without health insurance
- 37%
- Limited-English households
- 37.5%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Hyattsville
- State
- Maryland
- County
- Prince George's County
- Center point
- 38.9971° N, 76.9668° W
- Land area
- 5.8 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
- Adelphi (unincorporated)42% of zip
- Chillum (unincorporated)20% of zip
- Langley Park (unincorporated)14% of zip
- Hillandale (unincorporated)12% of zip
- Beltsville (unincorporated)8% of zip
- Hyattsville4% of zip
Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.
Zip codes near 20783
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20787 | Hyattsville, MD · PO box | 1.1 mi | — |
| 20742 | College Park, MD | 1.3 mi | — |
| 20903 | Silver Spring, MD | 1.8 mi | $80,768 |
| 20740 | College Park, MD | 2 mi | $77,317 |
| 20912 | Takoma Park, MD | 2.1 mi | $83,870 |
| 20788 | Hyattsville, MD · PO box | 2.1 mi | — |
| 20782 | Hyattsville, MD | 2.2 mi | $90,205 |
| 20913 | Takoma Park, MD · PO box | 2.6 mi | — |
| 20993 | Silver Spring, MD · PO box | 2.7 mi | — |
| 20901 | Silver Spring, MD | 2.9 mi | $131,386 |
| 20907 | Silver Spring, MD · PO box | 3.2 mi | — |
| 20908 | Silver Spring, MD · PO box | 3.2 mi | — |
Zip codes like 20783 elsewhere
Questions about 20783
What city is zip code 20783?
20783 is assigned to Hyattsville, Maryland. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 20783 in?
20783 is in Prince George's County, Maryland.
What is the population of 20783?
About 50,333 people live in 20783, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 20783 in?
20783 is in Eastern Time.
What is the median household income in 20783?
The median household income in 20783 is $86,737.
What zip codes are near 20783?
The closest zip codes to 20783 are 20787, 20742, 20903, 20740, 20912.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 20783, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.