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Hillcrest Heights, MD

Census-designated place in Prince George's County, Maryland. ZIP codes: 20748.

Population

16,063

Land area

2.5sq mi

People per sq mi

6,459

ZIP codes

1

Hillcrest Heights and its ZIP codes

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Hillcrest Heights at a glance

  • Hillcrest Heights is about 10 times as dense as Maryland as a whole.
  • By population, it ranks 92nd among 527 cities and towns in Maryland.
  • The median household income is $82,785, 20% below the Maryland median of $103,678.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $364,000 (13% below Maryland) and median rent is $1,545 a month.

Local data for Hillcrest Heights, MD

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Hillcrest Heights, MD, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$82,785

Poverty rate

10.7%

Median home value

$364,000

Median rent

$1,545/mo

Homeownership

53.9%

Bachelor's or higher

30.4%

Median age

43.2

Average commute

37.2 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Salvadoran Americans (902), Mexican Americans (644), Jamaican Americans (304).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Prince George's County. PPP loans are for Hillcrest Heights.

Details

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

Prince George's County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Hillcrest Heights, MD, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone62.8%
  • Carpooled5.1%
  • Public transit11.6%
  • Walked1.2%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.5%
  • Worked from home16.8%

Average one-way commute: 37.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Hillcrest Heights, MD, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

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 zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Hillcrest Heights, MD, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

46.0%

U.S. 33.3% +12.7 pts

Diabetes

16.5%

U.S. 12.1% +4.4 pts

Smoking

11.5%

U.S. 12.8% -1.3 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

10.8%

U.S. 11.1% about the same

ZIP codes in Hillcrest Heights

1 in or overlapping Hillcrest Heights. Population shown

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Cities near Hillcrest Heights

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Silver HillCensus-designated place1.3 mi1.3
Marlow HeightsCensus-designated place1.3 mi2
GlassmanorCensus-designated place1.7 mi2.3
Temple HillsCensus-designated place2 mi1.4
SuitlandCensus-designated place2.1 mi4.2
Camp SpringsCensus-designated place3.3 mi7.7
Forest HeightsTown3.3 mi1.6
Coral HillsCensus-designated place3.3 mi1.6
Oxon HillCensus-designated place3.8 mi6.4
Capitol HeightsTown3.9 mi0.8
Washington, DCCity4 mi61.1
MorningsideTown4.1 mi0.6
District HeightsCity4.2 mi0.9
National HarborCensus-designated place4.4 mi1.3
Maryland ParkCensus-designated place4.5 mi0.2
ForestvilleCensus-designated place4.8 mi3.9

Frequently asked questions

What county is Hillcrest Heights, MD in?
Hillcrest Heights is in Prince George's County, Maryland.
What ZIP codes are in Hillcrest Heights, MD?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Hillcrest Heights include 20748.
What is the population of Hillcrest Heights, MD?
About 16,063 people live in Hillcrest Heights, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Hillcrest Heights?
Nearby places include Silver Hill (1.3 mi), Marlow Heights (1.3 mi), Glassmanor (1.7 mi), Temple Hills (2 mi), Suitland (2.1 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023