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20785

Hyattsville, MD

Total Population
41,281
Median Household Income
$83,146
Median Home Value
$329,000
Median Rent
$1,726

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$83,146
100.1% above state median
Home Value
$329,000
100.6% above state median
Rent
$1,726
100% above state median
Median Age
36.5 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.

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Demographics Overview

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

Key Demographic Insightsfor Hyattsville, MD

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

30.8% of adults hold bachelor's degrees or higher, comparable to national average.

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

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

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$83,146
+10.6% 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: 2.66 people

Total Households
15,481
Family Households
30.6%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Finance
31.4%
#2 Industry
Education
28.8%
#3 Industry
Professional
13.5%
Total Employed Residents:11,256

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
0.6%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
12.4%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
2.3%
416 workers
Public Transit
15.0%
2,730 workers
Total Commuting Workers:18,216
Commute Insights
Good public transit usage (15.0% of workers)

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
93.4%
21,323 employed
Labor Force
22,854
1,499 unemployed
Median Age
36.5 years
Per Capita Income
$37,126
Poverty Rate
13.7%

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