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Walker Mill, MD

Census-designated place in Prince George's County, Maryland. ZIP codes: 20743, 20747.

Population

10,931

Land area

3sq mi

People per sq mi

3,641

ZIP codes

2

Walker Mill and its ZIP codes

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Walker Mill at a glance

  • Walker Mill is about 5.7 times as dense as Maryland as a whole.
  • The median household income is $88,333, 15% below the Maryland median of $103,678.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $379,100 (10% below Maryland) and median rent is $1,661 a month.

Local data for Walker Mill, MD

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Walker Mill, MD, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$88,333

Poverty rate

10.3%

Median home value

$379,100

Median rent

$1,661/mo

Homeownership

61.1%

Bachelor's or higher

28.3%

Median age

42.1

Average commute

39.4 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Salvadoran Americans (192), Peruvian Americans (106), Irish Americans (99).

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 Walker Mill.

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

PPP loans

$71.83M

1,287 loans, 7,005 jobs reported

Prince George's County economyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

Walker Mill, MD, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone57.6%
  • Carpooled7.7%
  • Public transit16.4%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.3%
  • Worked from home15.0%

Average one-way commute: 39.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Walker Mill, 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

90° / 28°F

45.6 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Walker Mill, MD, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

47.0%

U.S. 33.3% +13.7 pts

Diabetes

17.4%

U.S. 12.1% +5.3 pts

Smoking

13.0%

U.S. 12.8% about the same

Uninsured (18-64)

11.8%

U.S. 11.1% +0.7 pts

ZIP codes in Walker Mill

2 in or overlapping Walker Mill. Population shown

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Cities near Walker Mill

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
District HeightsCity1 mi0.9
ForestvilleCensus-designated place1.5 mi3.9
Capitol HeightsTown1.5 mi0.8
Peppermill VillageCensus-designated place1.6 mi0.7
Maryland ParkCensus-designated place1.7 mi0.2
Seat PleasantCity1.9 mi0.8
Coral HillsCensus-designated place2.1 mi1.6
Cedar HeightsCensus-designated place2.5 mi0.2
SummerfieldCensus-designated place2.5 mi3.6
Fairmount HeightsTown2.6 mi0.3
SuitlandCensus-designated place2.9 mi4.2
LargoCensus-designated place2.9 mi3.1
WestphaliaCensus-designated place3.2 mi9.9
MorningsideTown3.4 mi0.6
LandoverCensus-designated place3.6 mi4
Lake ArborCensus-designated place3.8 mi4

Frequently asked questions

What county is Walker Mill, MD in?
Walker Mill is in Prince George's County, Maryland.
What ZIP codes are in Walker Mill, MD?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Walker Mill include 20743, 20747.
What is the population of Walker Mill, MD?
About 10,931 people live in Walker Mill, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Walker Mill?
Nearby places include District Heights (1 mi), Forestville (1.5 mi), Capitol Heights (1.5 mi), Peppermill Village (1.6 mi), Maryland Park (1.7 mi).

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