College Park, MD cityscape

20740

College Park, MD

Total Population
36,583
Median Household Income
$79,446
Median Home Value
$392,000
Median Rent
$1,775

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$79,446
100.1% above state median
Home Value
$392,000
100.7% above state median
Rent
$1,775
100% above state median
Median Age
24.5 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).
Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

Do more with College Park, MD 20740

Save this ZIP

Keep 20740 in your account to compare and revisit later — free.

Full ZIP report

Generate an in-depth, shareable report built from verified data for 20740.

New here? See report plans and pricing.

Location Map

College Park, MD 20740

Loading map...

Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor College Park, MD

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

High education levels with 49.0% holding bachelor's degrees or higher, well above national average of 33%.

Young population with median age of 24.5 years, attracting young professionals and families.

Unemployment rate of 6.6% is above national average, indicating economic challenges.

Poverty rate of 20.1% is above national average of 11.5%.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$79,446
+5.7% vs US
vs State Median
+-100.1%
State: $-55,919,744
Income Distribution
30.8%
Under $50k
18.5%
Over $100k
Lower Income
Middle Income
Higher Income
Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 2.69 people

Total Households
11,348
Family Households
30.0%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Finance
34.0%
#2 Industry
Construction
27.7%
#3 Industry
Education
17.9%
Total Employed Residents:8,080

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
2.1%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
8.0%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
12.0%
1,886 workers
Public Transit
10.9%
1,719 workers
Total Commuting Workers:15,723
Commute Insights
High remote work adoption (12.0% work from home)
Good public transit usage (10.9% of workers)

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
93.4%
18,719 employed
Labor Force
20,164
1,327 unemployed
Median Age
24.5 years
Per Capita Income
$31,993
Poverty Rate
20.1%

Nearby ZIP Codes

Explore surrounding areas