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Morningside, MD
Town in Prince George's County, Maryland.
Population
976
Land area
0.6sq mi
People per sq mi
1,720
ZIP codes
0
Morningside and its ZIP codes
Morningside at a glance
- Morningside is about 2.7 times as dense as Maryland as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $69,000 a year, 33% less than the Maryland figure of $103,678.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $296,700 (29% below Maryland) and median rent is $2,464 a month.
Local data for Morningside, MD
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Morningside, MD, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$69,000
Poverty rate
21.4%
Median home value
$296,700
Median rent
$2,464/mo
Homeownership
87.2%
Bachelor's or higher
22.4%
Median age
44.3
Average commute
27.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (162), Salvadoran Americans (132), Guatemalan Americans (43).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Prince George's County. PPP loans are for Morningside.
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
How people get to work
Morningside, MD, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.4%
- Carpooled2.8%
- Public transit5.5%
- Walked2.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.3%
- Worked from home8.8%
Average one-way commute: 27.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Morningside, 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° / 27°F
46.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Morningside, MD, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.6%
U.S. 33.3% +9.3 pts
Diabetes
14.4%
U.S. 12.1% +2.3 pts
Smoking
11.2%
U.S. 12.8% -1.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.7%
U.S. 11.1% +2.6 pts
Cities near Morningside
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Andrews AFBCensus-designated place | 1.4 mi | 6.9 |
| ForestvilleCensus-designated place | 2.1 mi | 3.9 |
| District HeightsCity | 2.4 mi | 0.9 |
| Camp SpringsCensus-designated place | 2.5 mi | 7.7 |
| SuitlandCensus-designated place | 2.8 mi | 4.2 |
| Silver HillCensus-designated place | 2.9 mi | 1.3 |
| WestphaliaCensus-designated place | 3 mi | 9.9 |
| MelwoodCensus-designated place | 3 mi | 2.8 |
| Marlow HeightsCensus-designated place | 3.3 mi | 2 |
| Walker MillCensus-designated place | 3.4 mi | 3 |
| Temple HillsCensus-designated place | 3.4 mi | 1.4 |
| Capitol HeightsTown | 3.8 mi | 0.8 |
| Coral HillsCensus-designated place | 3.8 mi | 1.6 |
| Hillcrest HeightsCensus-designated place | 4.1 mi | 2.5 |
| Maryland ParkCensus-designated place | 4.5 mi | 0.2 |
| Peppermill VillageCensus-designated place | 4.9 mi | 0.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Morningside, MD in?
- Morningside is in Prince George's County, Maryland.
- What is the population of Morningside, MD?
- About 976 people live in Morningside, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Morningside?
- Nearby places include Andrews AFB (1.4 mi), Forestville (2.1 mi), District Heights (2.4 mi), Camp Springs (2.5 mi), Suitland (2.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023