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Kettering, MD
Census-designated place in Prince George's County, Maryland. ZIP codes: 20774.
Population
14,014
Land area
5.5sq mi
People per sq mi
2,551
ZIP codes
1
Kettering and its ZIP codes
Kettering at a glance
- Kettering is about 4 times as dense as Maryland as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 104th among 527 cities and towns in Maryland.
- The median household income is $126,938, 22% above the Maryland median of $103,678.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $418,500 and median rent is $2,297 a month.
Local data for Kettering, MD
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Kettering, MD, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$126,938
Poverty rate
8.7%
Median home value
$418,500
Median rent
$2,297/mo
Homeownership
85.6%
Bachelor's or higher
41.6%
Median age
49.4
Average commute
40.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Jamaican Americans (560), Nigerian Americans (493), Arab Americans (391).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Prince George's County. PPP loans are for Kettering.
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
$9.3B
FY 2026, $9,638 per person
PPP loans
$161M
2,341 loans, 15,519 jobs reported
How people get to work
Kettering, MD, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone65.5%
- Carpooled9.1%
- Public transit6.4%
- Walked0.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.8%
- Worked from home17.9%
Average one-way commute: 40.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Kettering, 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° / 25°F
45.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Kettering, MD, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.5%
U.S. 33.3% +9.2 pts
Diabetes
15.9%
U.S. 12.1% +3.8 pts
Smoking
8.2%
U.S. 12.8% -4.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.1%
U.S. 11.1% -4.0 pts
ZIP codes in Kettering
1 in or overlapping Kettering. Population shown
Cities near Kettering
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| LargoCensus-designated place | 2.2 mi | 3.1 |
| WoodmoreCensus-designated place | 2.5 mi | 6.5 |
| Brown StationCensus-designated place | 2.5 mi | 6.2 |
| Brock HallCensus-designated place | 2.7 mi | 9.6 |
| Lake ArborCensus-designated place | 2.8 mi | 4 |
| MitchellvilleCensus-designated place | 3.2 mi | 4.9 |
| Marlboro VillageCensus-designated place | 3.8 mi | 3.5 |
| WestphaliaCensus-designated place | 4.1 mi | 9.9 |
| SpringdaleCensus-designated place | 4.1 mi | 1.3 |
| GlenardenCity | 4.4 mi | 1.2 |
| SummerfieldCensus-designated place | 4.7 mi | 3.6 |
| FairwoodCensus-designated place | 4.9 mi | 3.4 |
| Walker MillCensus-designated place | 5.1 mi | 3 |
| Upper MarlboroTown | 5.1 mi | 1.5 |
| ForestvilleCensus-designated place | 5.2 mi | 3.9 |
| Queen AnneCensus-designated place | 5.2 mi | 8.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Kettering, MD in?
- Kettering is in Prince George's County, Maryland.
- What ZIP codes are in Kettering, MD?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Kettering include 20774.
- What is the population of Kettering, MD?
- About 14,014 people live in Kettering, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Kettering?
- Nearby places include Largo (2.2 mi), Woodmore (2.5 mi), Brown Station (2.5 mi), Brock Hall (2.7 mi), Lake Arbor (2.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023