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Mitchellville, MD

Census-designated place in Prince George's County, Maryland. ZIP codes: 20721.

Population

11,359

Land area

4.9sq mi

People per sq mi

2,301

ZIP codes

1

Mitchellville and its ZIP codes

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Mitchellville at a glance

  • Mitchellville is about 3.6 times as dense as Maryland as a whole.
  • The median household income is $149,347, 44% above the Maryland median of $103,678.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $512,100 (22% above Maryland) and median rent is $2,453 a month.

Local data for Mitchellville, MD

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Mitchellville, MD, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$149,347

Poverty rate

4.1%

Median home value

$512,100

Median rent

$2,453/mo

Homeownership

90.5%

Bachelor's or higher

53.8%

Median age

45.1

Average commute

33.1 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Nigerian Americans (606), Jamaican Americans (414), Mexican Americans (194).

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 Mitchellville.

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

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

  • Drove alone61.5%
  • Carpooled6.8%
  • Public transit4.6%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.9%
  • Worked from home23.1%

Average one-way commute: 33.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Mitchellville, 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

89° / 22°F

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Mitchellville, MD, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

40.8%

U.S. 33.3% +7.5 pts

Diabetes

14.9%

U.S. 12.1% +2.8 pts

Smoking

7.6%

U.S. 12.8% -5.2 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

7.1%

U.S. 11.1% -4.0 pts

ZIP codes in Mitchellville

1 in or overlapping Mitchellville. Population shown

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Cities near Mitchellville

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
SpringdaleCensus-designated place1.3 mi1.3
Lake ArborCensus-designated place1.5 mi4
WoodmoreCensus-designated place1.9 mi6.5
GlenardenCity1.9 mi1.2
FairwoodCensus-designated place2.7 mi3.4
LanhamCensus-designated place2.9 mi3.5
KetteringCensus-designated place3.2 mi5.5
SummerfieldCensus-designated place3.4 mi3.6
LargoCensus-designated place3.4 mi3.1
LandoverCensus-designated place3.6 mi4
SeabrookCensus-designated place3.9 mi3.1
Glenn DaleCensus-designated place3.9 mi7.2
New CarrolltonCity3.9 mi1.6
Landover HillsTown4.3 mi0.4
Peppermill VillageCensus-designated place4.6 mi0.7
WoodlawnCensus-designated place4.7 mi1.1

Frequently asked questions

What county is Mitchellville, MD in?
Mitchellville is in Prince George's County, Maryland.
What ZIP codes are in Mitchellville, MD?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Mitchellville include 20721.
What is the population of Mitchellville, MD?
About 11,359 people live in Mitchellville, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Mitchellville?
Nearby places include Springdale (1.3 mi), Lake Arbor (1.5 mi), Woodmore (1.9 mi), Glenarden (1.9 mi), Fairwood (2.7 mi).

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