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Landover, MD
Census-designated place in Prince George's County, Maryland. ZIP codes: 20784, 20785.
Population
24,514
Land area
4sq mi
People per sq mi
6,130
ZIP codes
2
Landover and its ZIP codes
Landover at a glance
- Landover is about 9.6 times as dense as Maryland as a whole.
- It is the 59th most populous of 527 cities and towns in Maryland.
- Households here earn a median of $72,100 a year, 30% less than the Maryland figure of $103,678.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $313,900 (25% below Maryland) and median rent is $1,735 a month.
Local data for Landover, MD
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Landover, MD, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$72,100
Poverty rate
19.5%
Median home value
$313,900
Median rent
$1,735/mo
Homeownership
46.1%
Bachelor's or higher
22.5%
Median age
35.1
Average commute
34.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Salvadoran Americans (3,494), Mexican Americans (1,364), Nigerian Americans (1,254).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Prince George's County. PPP loans are for Landover.
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
$131M
1,570 loans, 13,688 jobs reported
How people get to work
Landover, MD, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone63.8%
- Carpooled9.2%
- Public transit9.5%
- Walked4.6%
- Bicycle0.4%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.3%
- Worked from home10.1%
Average one-way commute: 34.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Landover, 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
90° / 28°F
45.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Landover, MD, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
45.6%
U.S. 33.3% +12.3 pts
Diabetes
15.1%
U.S. 12.1% +3.0 pts
Smoking
13.5%
U.S. 12.8% +0.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
17.4%
U.S. 11.1% +6.3 pts
ZIP codes in Landover
2 in or overlapping Landover. Population shown
Cities near Landover
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SummerfieldCensus-designated place | 1.3 mi | 3.6 |
| Landover HillsTown | 1.4 mi | 0.4 |
| GlenardenCity | 1.7 mi | 1.2 |
| CheverlyTown | 1.8 mi | 1.3 |
| WoodlawnCensus-designated place | 1.9 mi | 1.1 |
| Cedar HeightsCensus-designated place | 2 mi | 0.2 |
| Peppermill VillageCensus-designated place | 2.1 mi | 0.7 |
| SpringdaleCensus-designated place | 2.4 mi | 1.3 |
| Seat PleasantCity | 2.4 mi | 0.8 |
| Fairmount HeightsTown | 2.5 mi | 0.3 |
| BladensburgTown | 2.5 mi | 1 |
| New CarrolltonCity | 2.7 mi | 1.6 |
| East RiverdaleCensus-designated place | 2.7 mi | 1.6 |
| Lake ArborCensus-designated place | 2.9 mi | 4 |
| Maryland ParkCensus-designated place | 2.9 mi | 0.2 |
| EdmonstonTown | 3.3 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Landover, MD in?
- Landover is in Prince George's County, Maryland.
- What ZIP codes are in Landover, MD?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Landover include 20784, 20785.
- What is the population of Landover, MD?
- About 24,514 people live in Landover, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Landover?
- Nearby places include Summerfield (1.3 mi), Landover Hills (1.4 mi), Glenarden (1.7 mi), Cheverly (1.8 mi), Woodlawn (1.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023