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Melwood, MD

Census-designated place in Prince George's County, Maryland.

Population

3,401

Land area

2.8sq mi

People per sq mi

1,202

ZIP codes

0

Melwood and its ZIP codes

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Melwood at a glance

  • Melwood is 88% denser than Maryland as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $81,364 a year, 22% less than the Maryland figure of $103,678.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $397,800 (5% below Maryland) and median rent is $1,233 a month.

Local data for Melwood, MD

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Melwood, MD, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$81,364

Poverty rate

12.8%

Median home value

$397,800

Median rent

$1,233/mo

Homeownership

83.6%

Bachelor's or higher

31.7%

Median age

43.3

Average commute

36.1 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Salvadoran Americans (344), Mexican Americans (218), Guatemalan Americans (209).

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 Melwood.

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

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

  • Drove alone66.2%
  • Carpooled11.5%
  • Public transit0.8%
  • Walked3.4%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.6%
  • Worked from home16.5%

Average one-way commute: 36.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Melwood, 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° / 25°F

45.0 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Melwood, MD, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

43.4%

U.S. 33.3% +10.1 pts

Diabetes

17.1%

U.S. 12.1% +5.0 pts

Smoking

10.6%

U.S. 12.8% -2.2 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

11.7%

U.S. 11.1% +0.6 pts

Cities near Melwood

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Andrews AFBCensus-designated place2.1 mi6.9
RosaryvilleCensus-designated place2.5 mi9.2
WestphaliaCensus-designated place2.8 mi9.9
QueenslandCensus-designated place3 mi4.7
MorningsideTown3 mi0.6
ForestvilleCensus-designated place3.9 mi3.9
MarltonCensus-designated place4.1 mi5.9
Brown StationCensus-designated place4.2 mi6.2
Camp SpringsCensus-designated place4.6 mi7.7
Marlboro VillageCensus-designated place4.7 mi3.5
ClintonCensus-designated place4.7 mi25
District HeightsCity4.7 mi0.9
Upper MarlboroTown5 mi1.5
Walker MillCensus-designated place5.4 mi3
LargoCensus-designated place5.5 mi3.1
SuitlandCensus-designated place5.8 mi4.2

Frequently asked questions

What county is Melwood, MD in?
Melwood is in Prince George's County, Maryland.
What is the population of Melwood, MD?
About 3,401 people live in Melwood, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Melwood?
Nearby places include Andrews AFB (2.1 mi), Rosaryville (2.5 mi), Westphalia (2.8 mi), Queensland (3 mi), Morningside (3 mi).

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