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Westphalia, MD
Census-designated place in Prince George's County, Maryland.
Population
13,228
Land area
9.9sq mi
People per sq mi
1,335
ZIP codes
0
Westphalia and its ZIP codes
Westphalia at a glance
- Westphalia is about 2.1 times as dense as Maryland as a whole.
- The median household income is $164,197, 58% above the Maryland median of $103,678.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $531,000 (26% above Maryland) and median rent is $2,193 a month.
Local data for Westphalia, MD
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Westphalia, MD, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$164,197
Poverty rate
6.1%
Median home value
$531,000
Median rent
$2,193/mo
Homeownership
91.6%
Bachelor's or higher
52.9%
Median age
39.9
Average commute
37.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Nigerian Americans (524), Jamaican Americans (497), Salvadoran Americans (444).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Prince George's County. PPP loans are for Westphalia.
Unemployment rate
4.0%
Sep 2026, -0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$76,203
328,137 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$59,684
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$9.3B
FY 2026, $9,638 per person
How people get to work
Westphalia, MD, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone59.8%
- Carpooled5.7%
- Public transit3.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.7%
- Worked from home29.8%
Average one-way commute: 37.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Westphalia, MD, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
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° / 25°F
45.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Westphalia, MD, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.3%
U.S. 33.3% +8.0 pts
Diabetes
11.6%
U.S. 12.1% -0.5 pts
Smoking
8.2%
U.S. 12.8% -4.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.2%
U.S. 11.1% -2.9 pts
Cities near Westphalia
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ForestvilleCensus-designated place | 2.1 mi | 3.9 |
| Brown StationCensus-designated place | 2.4 mi | 6.2 |
| LargoCensus-designated place | 2.7 mi | 3.1 |
| MelwoodCensus-designated place | 2.8 mi | 2.8 |
| District HeightsCity | 3 mi | 0.9 |
| MorningsideTown | 3 mi | 0.6 |
| Walker MillCensus-designated place | 3.2 mi | 3 |
| Andrews AFBCensus-designated place | 3.3 mi | 6.9 |
| Marlboro VillageCensus-designated place | 4 mi | 3.5 |
| KetteringCensus-designated place | 4.1 mi | 5.5 |
| QueenslandCensus-designated place | 4.2 mi | 4.7 |
| Capitol HeightsTown | 4.5 mi | 0.8 |
| Peppermill VillageCensus-designated place | 4.5 mi | 0.7 |
| Lake ArborCensus-designated place | 4.8 mi | 4 |
| SuitlandCensus-designated place | 4.8 mi | 4.2 |
| Maryland ParkCensus-designated place | 4.9 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Westphalia, MD in?
- Westphalia is in Prince George's County, Maryland.
- What is the population of Westphalia, MD?
- About 13,228 people live in Westphalia, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Westphalia?
- Nearby places include Forestville (2.1 mi), Brown Station (2.4 mi), Largo (2.7 mi), Melwood (2.8 mi), District Heights (3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023