20737 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 20737, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

20737 is a zip code in Prince George's County, Maryland, which covers District 2, Bladensburg, District 16, Hyattsville, District 19, Riverdale, District 20, Lanham, District 21, and Berwyn, with a total population of 23,562 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 20737 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 20737.

The estimated population of people living in 20737 is 23,562, with a median age of 31.8.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 20737 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
23,562
+3.95%
+6.07%
2020
22,666
+1.66%
-
2019
22,295
+2.33%
-
2018
21,787
 -1.92% -
2017
22,213
 - -

Population of 20737 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 20737 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
10.2%
11%
 -7.27%
Black/African American
25.6%
31.9%
 -19.75%
Native
0.3%
1.4%
 -78.57%
Hispanic
56.3%
49.8%
 +13.05%
Asian
4.5%
3.6%
 +25.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
2.8%
2.2%
 +27.27%
Other
0.3%
0.1%
 +200.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 20737 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 20737 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 20737 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 20737 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 31.8 -0.31% 31.4 -0.32% 32.8 -0.61%
2020 31.9 -3.04% 31.5 -2.48% 33 -2.37%
2019 32.9 +2.49% 32.3 +1.25% 33.8 +3.05%
2018 32.1 +0.94% 31.9 +0.95% 32.8 +0.92%
2017 31.8 - 31.6 - 32.5 -

The median age of the 20737 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 20737 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 1,922 +5.49% 2,338 -19.2% 2,028 1,918
10 to 19 1,512 +28.72% 1,293 +27.39% 1,952 1,681
20 to 29 1,778 +4.76% 1,462 +2.85% 1,844 1,477
30 to 39 2,386 -12.86% 1,838 0.84% 2,084 1,828
40 to 49 1,454 +34.51% 1,468 -11.44% 2,015 1,301
50 to 59 949 +35.96% 1,278 +8.09% 1,335 1,377
60 to 69 661 +9.85% 707 +26% 719 907
70+ 397 -5.26% 770 -1.13% 336 760

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 20737 zip code is $78,947.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 20737.

  • Under 25
    $113,920.00
  • 25 to 44
    $66,045.00
  • 45 to 64
    $94,023.00
  • 65 and over
    $59,000.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 20737 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 20737, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 20737 is currently $96,987.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

9.09% of households in 20737 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 20737 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    11.17%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    17.90%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    18.59%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    13.63%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    19.92%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    9.70%
  • $200,000 or more
    9.09%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 20737 is $32,295.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 20737 by the total population of 20737.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 20737 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 20737 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    14.51%
  • Bachelor's degree
    26.83%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    7.84%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    44.45%
  • Less than high school diploma
    6.37%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 20737 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 20737 zip over the age of 16 is 17,630.

Of those people, a total of 73.20% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 20737 is 67.80%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 20737 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 1,647 33.00% 21.70%
20 to 24 years 1,650 75.20% 21.00%
25 to 29 years 1,671 80.10% 2.50%
30 to 34 years 1,972 82.40% 7.90%
35 to 44 years 3,728 89.80% 6.10%
45 to 54 years 3,068 91.40% 2.90%
55 to 59 years 1,172 91.50% 2.20%
60 to 64 years 792 55.40% 7.50%
65 to 74 years 1,321 34.40% 7.70%
75 years and over 609 6.10% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 20737. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 3,921 66.90% 4.10%
Black or African American 5,292 69.10% 8.70%
American Indian and Alaska Native 57 22.80% 0.00%
Asian 663 64.60% 14.70%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 6,873 79.90% 6.40%
Two or more races 824 83.40% 10.60%
Hispanic or Latino 9,277 76.20% 7.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 1,978 69.60% 3.70%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 20737 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 20737 is 11,960, with median earnings of $40,043.00.

Women in 20737 are earning approximately 75.90% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 11,960 $40,043.00
Male 7,041 $42,807.00
Female 4,919 $32,486.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 20737 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 950 $76,552.00
Business and Financial 626 $75,724.00
Computer and Mathematical 438 $54,279.00
Architecture and Engineering 90 $94,130.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 107 $60,958.00
Community and Social Service 55 $56,250.00
Legal 57 $95,865.00
Educational and Library 480 $35,833.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 132 $44,000.00
Healthcare Practitioners 261 $46,484.00
Healthcare Support 345 $24,434.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 159 $28,125.00
Law Enforcement 65 $76,108.00
Food Preparation and Serving 651 $26,875.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 1,102 $27,444.00
Personal Care and Service 380 $26,012.00
Sales 724 $11,000.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,248 $47,737.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 2,650 $41,107.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 302 $34,297.00
Production 345 $27,917.00
Transportation and Material Moving 489 $33,112.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 20737 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 20737.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 618 $75,921.00 332 $78,000.00
Business and Financial 371 $32,141.00 255 $97,163.00
Computer and Mathematical 361 $54,264.00 77 $54,336.00
Architecture and Engineering 90 $94,130.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 33 $71,375.00 74 $60,167.00
Community and Social Service 36 $29,531.00 19 $56,827.00
Legal 20 $0.00 37 $91,442.00
Educational and Library 108 $63,856.00 372 $27,398.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 67 $44,083.00 65 $42,434.00
Healthcare Practitioners 85 $84,010.00 176 $40,329.00
Healthcare Support 54 $24,318.00 291 $24,458.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 85 $28,875.00 74 $17,258.00
Law Enforcement 48 $76,364.00 17 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 291 $27,279.00 360 $23,409.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 489 $32,229.00 613 $21,272.00
Personal Care and Service 89 $8,628.00 291 $26,682.00
Sales 207 $15,375.00 517 $10,750.00
Office and Administrative Support 427 $48,887.00 821 $44,028.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 2,557 $41,321.00 93 $35,048.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 295 $34,570.00 7 $0.00
Production 154 $41,250.00 191 $27,538.00
Transportation and Material Moving 428 $31,484.00 61 $47,772.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 6,492 households in 20737, with an average household size of 3.61 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 4,656 families living in the 20737 zip code with an average family size of 4.17 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 20737:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 2,928 757 971 1,836
Average Household Size 4.49 4.47 4.38 1.42
Total Families 2,928 757 971 0
Average Household Size 4.31 3.91 3.97 0

Poverty

Of the 4,656 families living in 20737, 8.70% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 20737:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 6,798 housing units in 20737.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 6,492 95.50%
Vacant 306 4.50%

45.16% of the total 6,798 housing units in 20737 are rental units. This is approximately 3,070 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 3,386 are occupied by the owner - or 49.81% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 20737 is $1,405.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 20737 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    36
  • Less than $500
    114
  • $500 to $999
    195
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    1,611
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    860
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    191
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    92
  • $3,000 or more
    7

Property Value

The median value of a property in 20737 is $308,300.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 20737 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    44
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    10
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    87
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    260
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    1,197
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    1,474
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    314
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 20737. The chart below shows the number of properties in 20737 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    925
  • 1940 to 1949
    404
  • 1950 to 1959
    1,963
  • 1960 to 1969
    1,376
  • 1970 to 1979
    725
  • 1980 to 1989
    543
  • 1990 to 1999
    416
  • 2000 to 2009
    185
  • 2010 to 2013
    261
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 20737 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    875
  • 1 vehicle available
    2,366
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,911
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,340

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 20737 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 20737 that commute to work in a particular way.

35 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 20737.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    59
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    324
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    676
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    1,106
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    1,529
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    449
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    2,227
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    662
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    480
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    1,299
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    1,697
  • 90 or more minutes
    361

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 20737 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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