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Fairmount Heights, MD
Town in Prince George's County, Maryland.
Population
1,416
Land area
0.3sq mi
People per sq mi
5,348
ZIP codes
0
Fairmount Heights and its ZIP codes
Fairmount Heights at a glance
- Fairmount Heights is about 8.4 times as dense as Maryland as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $78,516 a year, 24% less than the Maryland figure of $103,678.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $396,800 (6% below Maryland).
Local data for Fairmount Heights, MD
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Fairmount Heights, MD, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$78,516
Poverty rate
24.4%
Median home value
$396,800
Homeownership
85.6%
Bachelor's or higher
22.8%
Median age
38.7
Average commute
32.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Salvadoran Americans (217), Mexican Americans (86), Guatemalan Americans (20).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Prince George's County. PPP loans are for Fairmount 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
Fairmount Heights, MD, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone62.2%
- Carpooled6.0%
- Public transit16.1%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.3%
- Worked from home15.4%
Average one-way commute: 32.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Fairmount 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 Fairmount Heights, MD, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
50.2%
U.S. 33.3% +16.9 pts
Diabetes
20.9%
U.S. 12.1% +8.8 pts
Smoking
16.1%
U.S. 12.8% +3.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
17.1%
U.S. 11.1% +6.0 pts
Cities near Fairmount Heights
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Cedar HeightsCensus-designated place | 0.5 mi | 0.2 |
| Seat PleasantCity | 0.7 mi | 0.8 |
| Maryland ParkCensus-designated place | 1 mi | 0.2 |
| Peppermill VillageCensus-designated place | 1.5 mi | 0.7 |
| Capitol HeightsTown | 1.7 mi | 0.8 |
| CheverlyTown | 1.8 mi | 1.3 |
| Coral HillsCensus-designated place | 1.9 mi | 1.6 |
| SummerfieldCensus-designated place | 2.4 mi | 3.6 |
| LandoverCensus-designated place | 2.5 mi | 4 |
| Colmar ManorTown | 2.5 mi | 0.4 |
| Walker MillCensus-designated place | 2.6 mi | 3 |
| BladensburgTown | 3 mi | 1 |
| Landover HillsTown | 3.1 mi | 0.4 |
| Cottage CityTown | 3.2 mi | 0.3 |
| District HeightsCity | 3.2 mi | 0.9 |
| SuitlandCensus-designated place | 3.5 mi | 4.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Fairmount Heights, MD in?
- Fairmount Heights is in Prince George's County, Maryland.
- What is the population of Fairmount Heights, MD?
- About 1,416 people live in Fairmount Heights, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Fairmount Heights?
- Nearby places include Cedar Heights (0.5 mi), Seat Pleasant (0.7 mi), Maryland Park (1 mi), Peppermill Village (1.5 mi), Capitol Heights (1.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023