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Silver Hill, MD

Census-designated place in Prince George's County, Maryland. ZIP codes: 20746.

Population

5,193

Land area

1.3sq mi

People per sq mi

3,880

ZIP codes

1

Silver Hill and its ZIP codes

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Silver Hill at a glance

  • Silver Hill is about 6.1 times as dense as Maryland as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $60,625 a year, 42% less than the Maryland figure of $103,678.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $323,200 (23% below Maryland) and median rent is $1,523 a month.

Local data for Silver Hill, MD

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Silver Hill, MD, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$60,625

Poverty rate

15.8%

Median home value

$323,200

Median rent

$1,523/mo

Homeownership

20.5%

Bachelor's or higher

17.3%

Median age

43.7

Average commute

32.9 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Guatemalan Americans (150), German Americans (100), Italian Americans (75).

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 Silver Hill.

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

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

  • Drove alone70.1%
  • Carpooled9.5%
  • Public transit11.4%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other4.0%
  • Worked from home5.0%

Average one-way commute: 32.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Silver Hill, 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 Silver Hill, MD, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

46.8%

U.S. 33.3% +13.5 pts

Diabetes

16.4%

U.S. 12.1% +4.3 pts

Smoking

13.3%

U.S. 12.8% +0.5 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

12.3%

U.S. 11.1% +1.2 pts

ZIP codes in Silver Hill

1 in or overlapping Silver Hill. Population shown

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Cities near Silver Hill

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
SuitlandCensus-designated place1 mi4.2
Hillcrest HeightsCensus-designated place1.3 mi2.5
Marlow HeightsCensus-designated place1.3 mi2
Temple HillsCensus-designated place2.1 mi1.4
Coral HillsCensus-designated place2.5 mi1.6
Camp SpringsCensus-designated place2.7 mi7.7
GlassmanorCensus-designated place2.8 mi2.3
MorningsideTown2.9 mi0.6
Capitol HeightsTown3 mi0.8
District HeightsCity3 mi0.9
ForestvilleCensus-designated place3.6 mi3.9
Maryland ParkCensus-designated place3.7 mi0.2
Walker MillCensus-designated place3.8 mi3
Andrews AFBCensus-designated place4 mi6.9
Seat PleasantCity4.2 mi0.8
Oxon HillCensus-designated place4.2 mi6.4

Frequently asked questions

What county is Silver Hill, MD in?
Silver Hill is in Prince George's County, Maryland.
What ZIP codes are in Silver Hill, MD?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Silver Hill include 20746.
What is the population of Silver Hill, MD?
About 5,193 people live in Silver Hill, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Silver Hill?
Nearby places include Suitland (1 mi), Hillcrest Heights (1.3 mi), Marlow Heights (1.3 mi), Temple Hills (2.1 mi), Coral Hills (2.5 mi).

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