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Friendly, MD
Census-designated place in Prince George's County, Maryland. ZIP codes: 20744.
Population
11,119
Land area
4.9sq mi
People per sq mi
2,280
ZIP codes
1
Friendly and its ZIP codes
Friendly at a glance
- Friendly is about 3.6 times as dense as Maryland as a whole.
- The median household income is $127,670, 23% above the Maryland median of $103,678.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $437,800 (4% above Maryland) and median rent is $2,306 a month.
Local data for Friendly, MD
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Friendly, MD, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$127,670
Poverty rate
3.0%
Median home value
$437,800
Median rent
$2,306/mo
Homeownership
89.2%
Bachelor's or higher
29.7%
Median age
47.5
Average commute
37.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Salvadoran Americans (787), Guatemalan Americans (635), Filipino Americans (297).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Prince George's County. PPP loans are for Friendly.
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
PPP loans
$49.8M
1,523 loans, 5,248 jobs reported
How people get to work
Friendly, MD, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone51.5%
- Carpooled12.2%
- Public transit4.0%
- Walked0.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.5%
- Worked from home28.9%
Average one-way commute: 37.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Friendly, 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
Health statistics
Share of adults in Friendly, MD, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.1%
U.S. 33.3% +8.8 pts
Diabetes
16.2%
U.S. 12.1% +4.1 pts
Smoking
9.8%
U.S. 12.8% -3.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.1%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
ZIP codes in Friendly
1 in or overlapping Friendly. Population shown
Cities near Friendly
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Oxon HillCensus-designated place | 1.8 mi | 6.4 |
| Fort WashingtonCensus-designated place | 2.3 mi | 13.8 |
| National HarborCensus-designated place | 3.2 mi | 1.3 |
| Temple HillsCensus-designated place | 3.8 mi | 1.4 |
| Forest HeightsTown | 3.8 mi | 1.6 |
| ClintonCensus-designated place | 3.9 mi | 25 |
| Camp SpringsCensus-designated place | 3.9 mi | 7.7 |
| GlassmanorCensus-designated place | 4.4 mi | 2.3 |
| Marlow HeightsCensus-designated place | 4.6 mi | 2 |
| Fort Hunt, VACensus-designated place | 5 mi | 5.9 |
| Belle Haven, VACensus-designated place | 5.1 mi | 2 |
| Hillcrest HeightsCensus-designated place | 5.6 mi | 2.5 |
| Silver HillCensus-designated place | 5.9 mi | 1.3 |
| Andrews AFBCensus-designated place | 5.9 mi | 6.9 |
| Huntington, VACensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 1.1 |
| Hybla Valley, VACensus-designated place | 6.3 mi | 2.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Friendly, MD in?
- Friendly is in Prince George's County, Maryland.
- What ZIP codes are in Friendly, MD?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Friendly include 20744.
- What is the population of Friendly, MD?
- About 11,119 people live in Friendly, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Friendly?
- Nearby places include Oxon Hill (1.8 mi), Fort Washington (2.3 mi), National Harbor (3.2 mi), Temple Hills (3.8 mi), Forest Heights (3.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023