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Prince George's County, MD
83 cities and towns and 36 ZIP codes in Prince George's County, Maryland.
Population
959,754
Land area
483sq mi
People per sq mi
1,989
ZIP codes
36
Cities and towns in Prince George's County
Prince George's County at a glance
- Prince George's County is about 3.1 times as dense as Maryland as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 2nd among 24 counties in Maryland.
- The median household income is $101,798, close to the Maryland median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $426,000 and median rent is $1,799 a month.
- Its largest cities are Bowie (57,926), Clinton (38,376) and Chillum (34,871).
Local data for Prince George's County, MD
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals4
- Emergency Rooms4
- Nursing Homes18
- Schools255
- Colleges10
- Libraries19
- Banks106
- Post Offices47
- Parks333
- Grocery Stores319
- Restaurants2,241
- Affordable Housing56
- Home Health Agencies6
- Hospice Care3
- Dialysis Centers46
- Rehab & Long-Term Care Hospitals1
- Community Health Centers20
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment52
- Private Schools56
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools4
- Superfund Sites3
- Toxic Release Facilities11
- Historic Places60
Housing and community stats
Prince George's County, MD, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$101,798
Poverty rate
10.8%
Median home value
$426,000
Prices +2.8% in a year
Median rent
$1,799/mo
Homeownership
62.3%
Bachelor's or higher
36.7%
Median age
38.5
Average commute
35.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Salvadoran Americans (90,228), Mexican Americans (32,566), Guatemalan Americans (30,359).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
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
$1.95B
32,654 loans, 207,079 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$5.69M
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Prince George's County, MD, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone60.0%
- Carpooled9.9%
- Public transit7.4%
- Walked1.7%
- Bicycle0.3%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.7%
- Worked from home17.9%
Average one-way commute: 35.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Prince George's County, MD, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
1,268
Most often 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 zone60 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Prince George's County, MD, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.2%
U.S. 33.3% +8.9 pts
Diabetes
15.2%
U.S. 12.1% +3.1 pts
Smoking
10.5%
U.S. 12.8% -2.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.5%
U.S. 11.1% +1.4 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Prince George's County
Population shown
- Bowie57,926
- Clinton38,376
- Chillum34,871
- College Park34,540
- Laurel29,798
- South Laurel29,272
- Fort Washington25,134
- Greenbelt24,678
- Landover24,514
- Suitland23,793
- Camp Springs22,544
- Langley Park21,508
- Hyattsville20,966
- Beltsville19,176
- East Riverdale18,336
- Seabrook18,317
- Oxon Hill17,893
- Adelphi17,395
- Glassmanor16,981
- Hillcrest Heights16,063
- Summerfield15,065
- Accokeek14,362
- Lake Arbor14,335
- Kettering14,014
- Glenn Dale13,772
- Brock Hall13,615
- New Carrollton13,564
- Westphalia13,228
- Rosaryville12,883
- Largo12,229
- Brandywine12,160
- Lanham11,433
- Mitchellville11,359
- Friendly11,119
- Walker Mill10,931
- Forestville10,495
- Marlton10,222
- Coral Hills9,756
- Bladensburg9,583
- Marlboro Village9,382
- Temple Hills8,969
- Mount Rainier8,245
- Woodlawn7,750
- Fairwood7,526
- Riverdale Park7,270
- Glenarden6,344
- Cheverly6,096
- District Heights5,891
- Marlow Heights5,456
- Peppermill Village5,238
- Springdale5,226
- Silver Hill5,193
- Woodmore4,613
- Seat Pleasant4,489
- National Harbor4,454
- West Laurel4,428
- Capitol Heights4,020
- Marlboro Meadows3,929
- Brentwood3,777
- Konterra3,641
- Brown Station3,451
- Melwood3,401
- Berwyn Heights3,318
- Andrews AFB3,130
- University Park2,698
- Forest Heights2,642
- Croom2,418
- Baden2,325
- Cedar Heights2,213
- Queensland2,168
- Landover Hills2,031
- Colmar Manor1,566
- Queen Anne1,443
- Fairmount Heights1,416
- Edmonston1,307
- Cottage City1,158
- Morningside976
- Maryland Park839
- Cedarville730
- Aquasco719
- Upper Marlboro683
- North Brentwood624
- Eagle Harbor72
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Prince George's County, MD?
- Bowie is the largest city or town in Prince George's County, with about 57,926 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Prince George's County?
- Prince George's County includes 36 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 20607, 20608, 20613, 20623, 20705.
- What is the population of Prince George's County, MD?
- About 959,754 people live in Prince George's County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Prince George's County?
- Prince George's County borders Fairfax County, VA, Montgomery County, District of Columbia, DC, Anne Arundel County, Howard County, Charles County, Alexandria city, VA, Calvert County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023