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District Heights, MD
City in Prince George's County, Maryland. ZIP codes: 20747.
Population
5,891
Land area
0.9sq mi
People per sq mi
6,803
ZIP codes
1
District Heights and its ZIP codes
District Heights at a glance
- District Heights is about 11 times as dense as Maryland as a whole.
- The median household income is $86,955, 16% below the Maryland median of $103,678.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $339,200 (19% below Maryland) and median rent is $1,379 a month.
Local data for District Heights, MD
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
District Heights, MD, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$86,955
Poverty rate
17.6%
Median home value
$339,200
Median rent
$1,379/mo
Homeownership
71.8%
Bachelor's or higher
31.5%
Median age
34.4
Average commute
36.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Salvadoran Americans (487), Nigerian Americans (416), Mexican Americans (24).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Prince George's County. PPP loans are for District 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
District Heights, MD, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.1%
- Carpooled7.3%
- Public transit11.9%
- Walked0.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.1%
- Worked from home2.3%
Average one-way commute: 36.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
District 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 District Heights, MD, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
47.0%
U.S. 33.3% +13.7 pts
Diabetes
17.6%
U.S. 12.1% +5.5 pts
Smoking
12.7%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
12.0%
U.S. 11.1% +0.9 pts
ZIP codes in District Heights
1 in or overlapping District Heights. Population shown
Cities near District Heights
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ForestvilleCensus-designated place | 0.9 mi | 3.9 |
| Walker MillCensus-designated place | 1 mi | 3 |
| Capitol HeightsTown | 1.6 mi | 0.8 |
| Coral HillsCensus-designated place | 2 mi | 1.6 |
| SuitlandCensus-designated place | 2.1 mi | 4.2 |
| Maryland ParkCensus-designated place | 2.2 mi | 0.2 |
| MorningsideTown | 2.4 mi | 0.6 |
| Peppermill VillageCensus-designated place | 2.5 mi | 0.7 |
| Seat PleasantCity | 2.6 mi | 0.8 |
| WestphaliaCensus-designated place | 3 mi | 9.9 |
| Silver HillCensus-designated place | 3 mi | 1.3 |
| Fairmount HeightsTown | 3.2 mi | 0.3 |
| Cedar HeightsCensus-designated place | 3.2 mi | 0.2 |
| SummerfieldCensus-designated place | 3.5 mi | 3.6 |
| LargoCensus-designated place | 3.6 mi | 3.1 |
| Andrews AFBCensus-designated place | 3.7 mi | 6.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is District Heights, MD in?
- District Heights is in Prince George's County, Maryland.
- What ZIP codes are in District Heights, MD?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping District Heights include 20747.
- What is the population of District Heights, MD?
- About 5,891 people live in District Heights, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near District Heights?
- Nearby places include Forestville (0.9 mi), Walker Mill (1 mi), Capitol Heights (1.6 mi), Coral Hills (2 mi), Suitland (2.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023