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Forest Heights, MD
Town in Prince George's County, Maryland. ZIP codes: 20745.
Population
2,642
Land area
1.6sq mi
People per sq mi
1,611
ZIP codes
1
Forest Heights and its ZIP codes
Forest Heights at a glance
- Forest Heights is about 2.5 times as dense as Maryland as a whole.
- The median household income is $98,734, 5% below the Maryland median of $103,678.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $371,700 (11% below Maryland) and median rent is $1,484 a month.
Local data for Forest Heights, MD
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Forest Heights, MD, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$98,734
Poverty rate
5.6%
Median home value
$371,700
Median rent
$1,484/mo
Homeownership
93.8%
Bachelor's or higher
25.4%
Median age
39.1
Average commute
32.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Italian Americans (357), Salvadoran Americans (343), Russian Americans (286).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Prince George's County. PPP loans are for Forest Heights.
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
PPP loans
$49.18M
999 loans, 6,172 jobs reported
How people get to work
Forest Heights, MD, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone60.6%
- Carpooled14.3%
- Public transit2.1%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other4.0%
- Worked from home19.0%
Average one-way commute: 32.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Forest 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
88° / 27°F
46.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Forest Heights, MD, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.9%
U.S. 33.3% +9.6 pts
Diabetes
16.2%
U.S. 12.1% +4.1 pts
Smoking
11.5%
U.S. 12.8% -1.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
16.8%
U.S. 11.1% +5.7 pts
ZIP codes in Forest Heights
1 in or overlapping Forest Heights. Population shown
Cities near Forest Heights
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| National HarborCensus-designated place | 1.2 mi | 1.3 |
| GlassmanorCensus-designated place | 1.5 mi | 2.3 |
| Oxon HillCensus-designated place | 2.4 mi | 6.4 |
| Temple HillsCensus-designated place | 3 mi | 1.4 |
| Marlow HeightsCensus-designated place | 3.2 mi | 2 |
| Hillcrest HeightsCensus-designated place | 3.3 mi | 2.5 |
| Belle Haven, VACensus-designated place | 3.6 mi | 2 |
| Huntington, VACensus-designated place | 3.7 mi | 1.1 |
| FriendlyCensus-designated place | 3.8 mi | 4.9 |
| Silver HillCensus-designated place | 4.3 mi | 1.3 |
| Camp SpringsCensus-designated place | 4.4 mi | 7.7 |
| Fort WashingtonCensus-designated place | 4.6 mi | 13.8 |
| Alexandria, VACity | 4.7 mi | 14.9 |
| SuitlandCensus-designated place | 5.2 mi | 4.2 |
| Fort Hunt, VACensus-designated place | 5.4 mi | 5.9 |
| Rose Hill, VACensus-designated place | 5.8 mi | 5.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Forest Heights, MD in?
- Forest Heights is in Prince George's County, Maryland.
- What ZIP codes are in Forest Heights, MD?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Forest Heights include 20745.
- What is the population of Forest Heights, MD?
- About 2,642 people live in Forest Heights, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Forest Heights?
- Nearby places include National Harbor (1.2 mi), Glassmanor (1.5 mi), Oxon Hill (2.4 mi), Temple Hills (3 mi), Marlow Heights (3.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023