20781 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 20781, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

20781 is a zip code in Prince George's County, Maryland, which covers District 2, Bladensburg, District 16, Hyattsville, District 19, and Riverdale, with a total population of 12,940 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 20781 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 20781.

The estimated population of people living in 20781 is 12,940, with a median age of 32.4.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 20781 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
12,940
+12.91%
+13.73%
2020
11,460
 -2% -
2019
11,694
+0.58%
-
2018
11,626
+2.18%
-
2017
11,378
 - -

Population of 20781 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 20781 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
27.6%
23.8%
 +15.97%
Black/African American
23.7%
28.7%
 -17.42%
Native
0.4%
0.6%
 -33.33%
Hispanic
43.4%
42.2%
 +2.84%
Asian
1.5%
1.5%
 0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
3%
2.8%
 +7.14%
Other
0.4%
0.4%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 20781 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 20781 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 20781 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 20781 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 32.4 -5.81% 31 -3.43% 33.8 -7.9%
2020 34.4 -0.58% 32.1 +1.26% 36.7 -1.61%
2019 34.6 -0.86% 31.7 -1.55% 37.3 +1.36%
2018 34.9 -1.41% 32.2 -1.23% 36.8 -3.16%
2017 35.4 - 32.6 - 38 -

The median age of the 20781 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 20781 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 9 902 +50.36% 628 +39.39% 1,399 912
10 to 19 1,032 -10.98% 610 +21.18% 914 740
20 to 29 747 +42.43% 755 +9.4% 1,094 807
30 to 39 974 +14.18% 904 +22.55% 1,096 1,073
40 to 49 815 -6.35% 675 +5.54% 750 704
50 to 59 836 -3.77% 925 -7.54% 800 856
60 to 69 384 +37.39% 532 -8.71% 537 472
70+ 282 +31.47% 377 +8.33% 378 408

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 20781 zip code is $89,846.00.

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 20781.

  • Under 25
    $26,250.00
  • 25 to 44
    $101,250.00
  • 45 to 64
    $113,494.00
  • 65 and over
    $43,750.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 20781 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 20781, 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 20781 is currently $120,094.00.

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.

13.87% of households in 20781 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 20781 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    10.04%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    16.50%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    14.17%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    11.75%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    21.93%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    11.75%
  • $200,000 or more
    13.87%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 20781 is $38,133.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 20781 by the total population of 20781.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 20781 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 20781 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
    28.99%
  • Bachelor's degree
    24.83%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    6.87%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    34.85%
  • Less than high school diploma
    4.47%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 20781 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 20781 zip over the age of 16 is 9,671.

Of those people, a total of 74.20% 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 20781 is 70.10%.

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 20781 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 696 40.10% 23.30%
20 to 24 years 699 87.30% 10.00%
25 to 29 years 1,202 79.30% 1.40%
30 to 34 years 1,152 82.10% 3.00%
35 to 44 years 1,725 89.00% 3.20%
45 to 54 years 1,666 83.10% 7.90%
55 to 59 years 736 84.00% 0.30%
60 to 64 years 534 74.50% 6.50%
65 to 74 years 930 43.00% 5.50%
75 years and over 331 15.40% 29.40%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 20781. 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 3,327 71.50% 4.80%
Black or African American 2,718 72.70% 3.10%
American Indian and Alaska Native 59 100.00% 10.20%
Asian 161 72.70% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 2,751 77.10% 6.40%
Two or more races 655 79.80% 13.80%
Hispanic or Latino 4,033 76.40% 6.60%
Not Hispanic or Latino 2,601 70.50% 3.40%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 20781 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 20781 is 6,780, with median earnings of $50,259.00.

Women in 20781 are earning approximately 112.10% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 6,780 $50,259.00
Male 3,973 $48,522.00
Female 2,807 $54,375.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 20781 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 795 $78,650.00
Business and Financial 269 $93,708.00
Computer and Mathematical 279 $106,771.00
Architecture and Engineering 116 $74,318.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 148 $80,938.00
Community and Social Service 136 $83,125.00
Legal 188 $156,667.00
Educational and Library 282 $59,224.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 346 $65,952.00
Healthcare Practitioners 172 $60,192.00
Healthcare Support 58 $27,143.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 105 $48,917.00
Law Enforcement 51 $57,159.00
Food Preparation and Serving 496 $14,203.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 412 $30,379.00
Personal Care and Service 108 $12,083.00
Sales 397 $42,344.00
Office and Administrative Support 457 $56,648.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 20 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 870 $35,368.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 326 $49,048.00
Production 320 $44,853.00
Transportation and Material Moving 179 $31,250.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 20781 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 20781.

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 476 $96,742.00 319 $76,209.00
Business and Financial 119 $100,972.00 150 $93,417.00
Computer and Mathematical 149 $108,194.00 130 $106,250.00
Architecture and Engineering 103 $74,886.00 13 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 39 $51,406.00 109 $82,031.00
Community and Social Service 53 $60,250.00 83 $84,063.00
Legal 33 $32,292.00 155 $157,083.00
Educational and Library 181 $58,147.00 101 $68,125.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 228 $61,071.00 118 $66,905.00
Healthcare Practitioners 22 $59,792.00 150 $60,288.00
Healthcare Support 5 $0.00 53 $27,366.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 62 $47,833.00 43 $132,663.00
Law Enforcement 43 $56,250.00 8 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 210 $14,859.00 286 $11,957.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 200 $31,917.00 212 $28,750.00
Personal Care and Service 21 $21,250.00 87 $10,625.00
Sales 229 $57,684.00 168 $17,357.00
Office and Administrative Support 55 $48,194.00 402 $62,000.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 20 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 858 $35,484.00 12 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 326 $49,048.00 0 $0.00
Production 182 $54,244.00 138 $24,186.00
Transportation and Material Moving 137 $44,063.00 42 $21,711.00

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 4,291 households in 20781, with an average household size of 3 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 2,533 families living in the 20781 zip code with an average family size of 3.91 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 20781:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 1,673 398 462 1,758
Average Household Size 4.05 3.8 4.66 1.39
Total Families 1,673 398 462 0
Average Household Size 3.95 3.3 4.26 0

Poverty

Of the 2,533 families living in 20781, 6.80% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 20781:

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 4,676 housing units in 20781.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 4,291 91.77%
Vacant 385 8.23%

38.77% of the total 4,676 housing units in 20781 are rental units. This is approximately 1,813 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 2,470 are occupied by the owner - or 52.82% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 20781 is $1,551.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 20781 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
    8
  • Less than $500
    126
  • $500 to $999
    12
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    702
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    652
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    165
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    113
  • $3,000 or more
    43

Property Value

The median value of a property in 20781 is $380,900.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 20781 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    24
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    4
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    57
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    87
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    549
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    1,291
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    314
  • $1,000,000 or more
    144

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 20781. The chart below shows the number of properties in 20781 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    1,098
  • 1940 to 1949
    498
  • 1950 to 1959
    603
  • 1960 to 1969
    1,021
  • 1970 to 1979
    173
  • 1980 to 1989
    206
  • 1990 to 1999
    214
  • 2000 to 2009
    263
  • 2010 to 2013
    600
  • 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 20781 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    572
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,651
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,274
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    794

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 20781 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 20781 that commute to work in a particular way.

34.9 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 20781.

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
    80
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    175
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    297
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    613
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    692
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    276
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    1,108
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    317
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    595
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    721
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    662
  • 90 or more minutes
    202

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 20781 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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