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Chillum, MD

Census-designated place in Prince George's County, Maryland. ZIP codes: 20782, 20783.

Population

34,871

Land area

3.4sq mi

People per sq mi

10,332

ZIP codes

2

Chillum and its ZIP codes

Full map

Chillum at a glance

  • Chillum is about 16 times as dense as Maryland as a whole.
  • It is the 32nd most populous of 527 cities and towns in Maryland.
  • Households here earn a median of $79,864 a year, 23% less than the Maryland figure of $103,678.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $393,600 (6% below Maryland) and median rent is $1,735 a month.

Local data for Chillum, MD

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Chillum, MD, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$79,864

Poverty rate

12.4%

Median home value

$393,600

Median rent

$1,735/mo

Homeownership

39.7%

Bachelor's or higher

22.6%

Median age

35.9

Average commute

36.5 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Salvadoran Americans (10,492), Guatemalan Americans (1,847), Mexican Americans (1,436).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Prince George's County. PPP loans are for Chillum.

Details

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

Prince George's County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Chillum, MD, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone51.4%
  • Carpooled15.4%
  • Public transit15.7%
  • Walked1.8%
  • Bicycle0.8%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other4.6%
  • Worked from home10.3%

Average one-way commute: 36.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Chillum, MD, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

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 zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Chillum, MD, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

42.5%

U.S. 33.3% +9.2 pts

Diabetes

14.4%

U.S. 12.1% +2.3 pts

Smoking

11.5%

U.S. 12.8% -1.3 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

22.7%

U.S. 11.1% +11.6 pts

ZIP codes in Chillum

2 in or overlapping Chillum. Population shown

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Cities near Chillum

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
HyattsvilleCity1.6 mi2.7
Takoma ParkCity1.6 mi2.1
Mount RainierCity1.7 mi0.6
Langley ParkCensus-designated place1.8 mi1
BrentwoodTown1.9 mi0.4
North BrentwoodTown2.2 mi0.1
University ParkTown2.2 mi0.5
AdelphiCensus-designated place2.5 mi2.7
Cottage CityTown2.6 mi0.3
Riverdale ParkTown2.8 mi1.6
EdmonstonTown2.9 mi0.4
College ParkCity2.9 mi5.6
Colmar ManorTown3.2 mi0.4
Silver SpringCensus-designated place3.3 mi7.9
BladensburgTown3.6 mi1
East RiverdaleCensus-designated place4.1 mi1.6

Frequently asked questions

What county is Chillum, MD in?
Chillum is in Prince George's County, Maryland.
What ZIP codes are in Chillum, MD?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Chillum include 20782, 20783.
What is the population of Chillum, MD?
About 34,871 people live in Chillum, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Chillum?
Nearby places include Hyattsville (1.6 mi), Takoma Park (1.6 mi), Mount Rainier (1.7 mi), Langley Park (1.8 mi), Brentwood (1.9 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023