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Temple Hills, MD

Census-designated place in Prince George's County, Maryland. ZIP codes: 20748.

Population

8,969

Land area

1.4sq mi

People per sq mi

6,371

ZIP codes

1

Temple Hills and its ZIP codes

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Temple Hills at a glance

  • Temple Hills is about 10 times as dense as Maryland as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $66,841 a year, 36% less than the Maryland figure of $103,678.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $366,200 (13% below Maryland) and median rent is $1,811 a month.

Local data for Temple Hills, MD

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Temple Hills, MD, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$66,841

Poverty rate

12.5%

Median home value

$366,200

Median rent

$1,811/mo

Homeownership

35.9%

Bachelor's or higher

25.5%

Median age

35.9

Average commute

33.3 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Salvadoran Americans (550), Guatemalan Americans (347), Mexican Americans (214).

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 Temple Hills.

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

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

  • Drove alone61.8%
  • Carpooled8.5%
  • Public transit8.7%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.8%
  • Worked from home19.2%

Average one-way commute: 33.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Temple Hills, 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 Temple Hills, MD, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

47.0%

U.S. 33.3% +13.7 pts

Diabetes

15.3%

U.S. 12.1% +3.2 pts

Smoking

13.1%

U.S. 12.8% about the same

Uninsured (18-64)

12.1%

U.S. 11.1% +1.0 pts

ZIP codes in Temple Hills

1 in or overlapping Temple Hills. Population shown

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Cities near Temple Hills

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Marlow HeightsCensus-designated place0.8 mi2
Camp SpringsCensus-designated place1.5 mi7.7
GlassmanorCensus-designated place1.9 mi2.3
Hillcrest HeightsCensus-designated place2 mi2.5
Silver HillCensus-designated place2.1 mi1.3
Oxon HillCensus-designated place2.2 mi6.4
SuitlandCensus-designated place3 mi4.2
Forest HeightsTown3 mi1.6
MorningsideTown3.4 mi0.6
National HarborCensus-designated place3.7 mi1.3
FriendlyCensus-designated place3.8 mi4.9
Andrews AFBCensus-designated place3.9 mi6.9
Coral HillsCensus-designated place4.6 mi1.6
District HeightsCity4.7 mi0.9
ForestvilleCensus-designated place5 mi3.9
ClintonCensus-designated place5 mi25

Frequently asked questions

What county is Temple Hills, MD in?
Temple Hills is in Prince George's County, Maryland.
What ZIP codes are in Temple Hills, MD?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Temple Hills include 20748.
What is the population of Temple Hills, MD?
About 8,969 people live in Temple Hills, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Temple Hills?
Nearby places include Marlow Heights (0.8 mi), Camp Springs (1.5 mi), Glassmanor (1.9 mi), Hillcrest Heights (2 mi), Silver Hill (2.1 mi).

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