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Cheverly, MD
Town in Prince George's County, Maryland. ZIP codes: 20785.
Population
6,096
Land area
1.3sq mi
People per sq mi
4,636
ZIP codes
1
Cheverly and its ZIP codes
Cheverly at a glance
- Cheverly is about 7.3 times as dense as Maryland as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $123,535 a year, 19% more than the Maryland figure of $103,678.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $470,700 (12% above Maryland) and median rent is $1,907 a month.
Local data for Cheverly, MD
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Cheverly, MD, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$123,535
Poverty rate
6.3%
Median home value
$470,700
Median rent
$1,907/mo
Homeownership
72.4%
Bachelor's or higher
52.6%
Median age
38.4
Average commute
30.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (585), Nigerian Americans (472), Salvadoran Americans (468).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Prince George's County. PPP loans are for Cheverly.
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
$9.3B
FY 2026, $9,638 per person
How people get to work
Cheverly, MD, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone49.2%
- Carpooled15.4%
- Public transit6.0%
- Walked1.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.2%
- Worked from home27.8%
Average one-way commute: 30.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Cheverly, 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
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Cheverly, MD, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.3%
U.S. 33.3% +8.0 pts
Diabetes
14.0%
U.S. 12.1% +1.9 pts
Smoking
10.7%
U.S. 12.8% -2.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.3%
U.S. 11.1% -0.8 pts
ZIP codes in Cheverly
1 in or overlapping Cheverly. Population shown
Cities near Cheverly
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BladensburgTown | 1.3 mi | 1 |
| Landover HillsTown | 1.6 mi | 0.4 |
| Colmar ManorTown | 1.6 mi | 0.4 |
| Cedar HeightsCensus-designated place | 1.7 mi | 0.2 |
| LandoverCensus-designated place | 1.8 mi | 4 |
| Fairmount HeightsTown | 1.8 mi | 0.3 |
| WoodlawnCensus-designated place | 1.9 mi | 1.1 |
| EdmonstonTown | 1.9 mi | 0.4 |
| Cottage CityTown | 2 mi | 0.3 |
| East RiverdaleCensus-designated place | 2.2 mi | 1.6 |
| Seat PleasantCity | 2.3 mi | 0.8 |
| North BrentwoodTown | 2.3 mi | 0.1 |
| Peppermill VillageCensus-designated place | 2.6 mi | 0.7 |
| SummerfieldCensus-designated place | 2.6 mi | 3.6 |
| BrentwoodTown | 2.6 mi | 0.4 |
| Riverdale ParkTown | 2.7 mi | 1.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Cheverly, MD in?
- Cheverly is in Prince George's County, Maryland.
- What ZIP codes are in Cheverly, MD?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Cheverly include 20785.
- What is the population of Cheverly, MD?
- About 6,096 people live in Cheverly, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Cheverly?
- Nearby places include Bladensburg (1.3 mi), Landover Hills (1.6 mi), Colmar Manor (1.6 mi), Cedar Heights (1.7 mi), Landover (1.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023