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Capitol Heights, MD
Town in Prince George's County, Maryland.
Population
4,020
Land area
0.8sq mi
People per sq mi
5,159
ZIP codes
0
Capitol Heights and its ZIP codes
Capitol Heights at a glance
- Capitol Heights is about 8.1 times as dense as Maryland as a whole.
- The median household income is $97,155, 6% below the Maryland median of $103,678.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $331,900 (21% below Maryland) and median rent is $1,306 a month.
Local data for Capitol Heights, MD
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Capitol Heights, MD, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$97,155
Poverty rate
8.9%
Median home value
$331,900
Median rent
$1,306/mo
Homeownership
77.3%
Bachelor's or higher
20.5%
Median age
31.5
Average commute
32.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Salvadoran Americans (470), Puerto Ricans (244), Mexican Americans (120).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Prince George's County. PPP loans are for Capitol Heights.
Unemployment rate
4.0%
Sep 2026, -0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$76,203
328,137 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$59,684
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$9.3B
FY 2026, $9,638 per person
How people get to work
Capitol Heights, MD, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone66.2%
- Carpooled11.6%
- Public transit8.4%
- Walked1.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other4.6%
- Worked from home7.6%
Average one-way commute: 32.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Capitol Heights, 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
90° / 28°F
45.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Capitol Heights, MD, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
46.6%
U.S. 33.3% +13.3 pts
Diabetes
16.6%
U.S. 12.1% +4.5 pts
Smoking
13.3%
U.S. 12.8% +0.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.8%
U.S. 11.1% +2.7 pts
Cities near Capitol Heights
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Coral HillsCensus-designated place | 0.6 mi | 1.6 |
| Maryland ParkCensus-designated place | 0.8 mi | 0.2 |
| Seat PleasantCity | 1.3 mi | 0.8 |
| Walker MillCensus-designated place | 1.5 mi | 3 |
| District HeightsCity | 1.6 mi | 0.9 |
| Fairmount HeightsTown | 1.7 mi | 0.3 |
| Peppermill VillageCensus-designated place | 1.7 mi | 0.7 |
| Cedar HeightsCensus-designated place | 1.9 mi | 0.2 |
| SuitlandCensus-designated place | 2 mi | 4.2 |
| ForestvilleCensus-designated place | 2.5 mi | 3.9 |
| Silver HillCensus-designated place | 3 mi | 1.3 |
| SummerfieldCensus-designated place | 3 mi | 3.6 |
| CheverlyTown | 3.5 mi | 1.3 |
| LandoverCensus-designated place | 3.7 mi | 4 |
| MorningsideTown | 3.8 mi | 0.6 |
| Hillcrest HeightsCensus-designated place | 3.9 mi | 2.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Capitol Heights, MD in?
- Capitol Heights is in Prince George's County, Maryland.
- What is the population of Capitol Heights, MD?
- About 4,020 people live in Capitol Heights, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Capitol Heights?
- Nearby places include Coral Hills (0.6 mi), Maryland Park (0.8 mi), Seat Pleasant (1.3 mi), Walker Mill (1.5 mi), District Heights (1.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023