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National Harbor, MD

Census-designated place in Prince George's County, Maryland. ZIP codes: 20745.

Population

4,454

Land area

1.3sq mi

People per sq mi

3,496

ZIP codes

1

National Harbor and its ZIP codes

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National Harbor at a glance

  • National Harbor is about 5.5 times as dense as Maryland as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $109,707 a year, 6% more than the Maryland figure of $103,678.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $472,500 (13% above Maryland) and median rent is $2,271 a month.

Local data for National Harbor, MD

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

National Harbor, MD, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$109,707

Poverty rate

13.4%

Median home value

$472,500

Median rent

$2,271/mo

Homeownership

57.5%

Bachelor's or higher

55.1%

Median age

48.6

Average commute

35.0 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Salvadoran Americans (359), Filipino Americans (264), Jamaican Americans (222).

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 National Harbor.

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

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

  • Drove alone60.8%
  • Carpooled2.7%
  • Public transit7.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.6%
  • Worked from home26.9%

Average one-way commute: 35.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

National Harbor, 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° / 27°F

46.8 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in National Harbor, MD, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

39.4%

U.S. 33.3% +6.1 pts

Diabetes

13.1%

U.S. 12.1% +1.0 pts

Smoking

9.0%

U.S. 12.8% -3.8 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

10.1%

U.S. 11.1% -1.0 pts

ZIP codes in National Harbor

1 in or overlapping National Harbor. Population shown

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Cities near National Harbor

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Forest HeightsTown1.2 mi1.6
Oxon HillCensus-designated place2.3 mi6.4
GlassmanorCensus-designated place2.7 mi2.3
Belle Haven, VACensus-designated place2.7 mi2
FriendlyCensus-designated place3.2 mi4.9
Huntington, VACensus-designated place3.2 mi1.1
Fort WashingtonCensus-designated place3.5 mi13.8
Temple HillsCensus-designated place3.7 mi1.4
Marlow HeightsCensus-designated place4.2 mi2
Fort Hunt, VACensus-designated place4.3 mi5.9
Hillcrest HeightsCensus-designated place4.4 mi2.5
Alexandria, VACity4.6 mi14.9
Hybla Valley, VACensus-designated place4.8 mi2.1
Camp SpringsCensus-designated place4.8 mi7.7
Groveton, VACensus-designated place5.3 mi4.3
Rose Hill, VACensus-designated place5.3 mi5.6

Frequently asked questions

What county is National Harbor, MD in?
National Harbor is in Prince George's County, Maryland.
What ZIP codes are in National Harbor, MD?
ZIP codes in or overlapping National Harbor include 20745.
What is the population of National Harbor, MD?
About 4,454 people live in National Harbor, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near National Harbor?
Nearby places include Forest Heights (1.2 mi), Oxon Hill (2.3 mi), Glassmanor (2.7 mi), Belle Haven, VA (2.7 mi), Friendly (3.2 mi).

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