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Bowie, MD
City in Prince George's County, Maryland. ZIP codes: 20715, 20716, 20720, 20721.
Population
57,926
Land area
20.4sq mi
People per sq mi
2,834
ZIP codes
4
Bowie and its ZIP codes
Bowie at a glance
- Bowie is about 4.4 times as dense as Maryland as a whole.
- It is the 16th most populous of 527 cities and towns in Maryland.
- Households here earn a median of $141,995 a year, 37% more than the Maryland figure of $103,678.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $459,300 (9% above Maryland) and median rent is $2,330 a month.
Local data for Bowie, MD
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Bowie, MD, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$141,995
Poverty rate
3.8%
Median home value
$459,300
Median rent
$2,330/mo
Homeownership
83.9%
Bachelor's or higher
50.4%
Median age
44.0
Average commute
34.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (4,127), German Americans (3,903), Nigerian Americans (3,094).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Prince George's County. PPP loans are for Bowie.
Unemployment rate
4.4%
Aug 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$76,203
328,137 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$59,684
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$9.32B
FY 2026, $9,638 per person
PPP loans
$53.48M
822 loans, 6,009 jobs reported
How people get to work
Bowie, MD, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone60.6%
- Carpooled8.1%
- Public transit3.0%
- Walked0.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.4%
- Worked from home26.0%
Average one-way commute: 34.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Bowie, MD, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
1,268
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
2,249
0.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 22°F
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone5 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Bowie, MD, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.0%
U.S. 33.3% +4.7 pts
Diabetes
12.3%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
8.1%
U.S. 12.8% -4.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.4%
U.S. 11.1% -3.7 pts
ZIP codes in Bowie
4 in or overlapping Bowie. Population shown
Cities near Bowie
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| FairwoodCensus-designated place | 3.2 mi | 3.4 |
| Queen AnneCensus-designated place | 3.6 mi | 8.7 |
| WoodmoreCensus-designated place | 3.7 mi | 6.5 |
| Glenn DaleCensus-designated place | 4.7 mi | 7.2 |
| CroftonCensus-designated place | 4.9 mi | 6.6 |
| MitchellvilleCensus-designated place | 5.2 mi | 4.9 |
| KetteringCensus-designated place | 5.6 mi | 5.5 |
| Brock HallCensus-designated place | 6.2 mi | 9.6 |
| SpringdaleCensus-designated place | 6.3 mi | 1.3 |
| Lake ArborCensus-designated place | 6.4 mi | 4 |
| LanhamCensus-designated place | 6.5 mi | 3.5 |
| GlenardenCity | 7.1 mi | 1.2 |
| RivaCensus-designated place | 7.2 mi | 2.5 |
| SeabrookCensus-designated place | 7.4 mi | 3.1 |
| LargoCensus-designated place | 7.4 mi | 3.1 |
| Marlboro MeadowsCensus-designated place | 7.7 mi | 6.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Bowie, MD in?
- Bowie is in Prince George's County, Maryland.
- What ZIP codes are in Bowie, MD?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Bowie include 20715, 20716, 20720, 20721.
- What is the population of Bowie, MD?
- About 57,926 people live in Bowie, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Bowie?
- Nearby places include Fairwood (3.2 mi), Queen Anne (3.6 mi), Woodmore (3.7 mi), Glenn Dale (4.7 mi), Crofton (4.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023