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Fort Washington, MD
Census-designated place in Prince George's County, Maryland. ZIP codes: 20744.
Population
25,134
Land area
13.8sq mi
People per sq mi
1,822
ZIP codes
1
Fort Washington and its ZIP codes
Fort Washington at a glance
- Fort Washington is about 2.9 times as dense as Maryland as a whole.
- It is the 56th most populous of 527 cities and towns in Maryland.
- Households here earn a median of $143,333 a year, 38% more than the Maryland figure of $103,678.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $480,100 (14% above Maryland) and median rent is $2,690 a month.
Local data for Fort Washington, MD
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Fort Washington, MD, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$143,333
Poverty rate
5.3%
Median home value
$480,100
Median rent
$2,690/mo
Homeownership
91.3%
Bachelor's or higher
43.0%
Median age
45.9
Average commute
37.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Salvadoran Americans (2,044), Filipino Americans (1,492), Honduran Americans (658).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Prince George's County. PPP loans are for Fort Washington.
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
How people get to work
Fort Washington, MD, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone65.9%
- Carpooled8.9%
- Public transit3.4%
- Walked1.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.6%
- Worked from home19.1%
Average one-way commute: 37.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Fort Washington, 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 Fort Washington, MD, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.1%
U.S. 33.3% +5.8 pts
Diabetes
15.7%
U.S. 12.1% +3.6 pts
Smoking
8.2%
U.S. 12.8% -4.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.2%
U.S. 11.1% -1.9 pts
ZIP codes in Fort Washington
1 in or overlapping Fort Washington. Population shown
Cities near Fort Washington
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| FriendlyCensus-designated place | 2.3 mi | 4.9 |
| Fort Hunt, VACensus-designated place | 2.9 mi | 5.9 |
| National HarborCensus-designated place | 3.5 mi | 1.3 |
| Oxon HillCensus-designated place | 3.6 mi | 6.4 |
| Belle Haven, VACensus-designated place | 4.1 mi | 2 |
| Hybla Valley, VACensus-designated place | 4.4 mi | 2.1 |
| Forest HeightsTown | 4.6 mi | 1.6 |
| Huntington, VACensus-designated place | 5.2 mi | 1.1 |
| AccokeekCensus-designated place | 5.3 mi | 27.4 |
| Groveton, VACensus-designated place | 5.6 mi | 4.3 |
| Mount Vernon, VACensus-designated place | 5.7 mi | 5.2 |
| GlassmanorCensus-designated place | 5.8 mi | 2.3 |
| ClintonCensus-designated place | 5.8 mi | 25 |
| Temple HillsCensus-designated place | 5.8 mi | 1.4 |
| Woodlawn, VACensus-designated place | 5.9 mi | 2.3 |
| Camp SpringsCensus-designated place | 6.2 mi | 7.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Fort Washington, MD in?
- Fort Washington is in Prince George's County, Maryland.
- What ZIP codes are in Fort Washington, MD?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Fort Washington include 20744.
- What is the population of Fort Washington, MD?
- About 25,134 people live in Fort Washington, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Fort Washington?
- Nearby places include Friendly (2.3 mi), Fort Hunt, VA (2.9 mi), National Harbor (3.5 mi), Oxon Hill (3.6 mi), Belle Haven, VA (4.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023