ZIP Code 20721 Demographics & Data

Bowie, MD (ZIP Code 20721) Insights

Maryland

Comprehensive Data and Demographics About 20721

The ZIP Code 20721 is associated with Bowie, MD in Prince George's County in the United States. The current population estimate for this region is 29,730. An estimated 54.3% in this Maryland region have a bachelor's degree or higher, and the per capita income is approximately $52,694. The median household income is $131,508, while about 3% of the population is living below the poverty line.

Population in 20721

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 20721 is 29,730.

Bowie, MD

The 20721 ZIP Code is associated with Bowie, MD in Prince George's County.

Area Codes associated with 20721

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 20721 include 301.

Sunrise / Sunset in 20721

Sunrise: 7:24 am
Sunset: 4:51 pm
Sunrise in 20721 7:24 am
Sunrise in 20721 4:51 pm

Weather forecast for 20721

Christmas Day's forecast for 20721: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

Current air quality in 20721

Air quality: Moderate Air quality scale in 20721 Moderate

Internet in 20721

Approximately 98.4% of households in ZIP Code 20721 have a computer, while about 94.8% of households have broadband Internet service.

Gender in 20721

In ZIP Code 20721, the gender split is approximately 53.1% female and an estimated 46.9% male.

Health Insurance in 20721

Approximately 6.1% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 20721 (Bowie, MD) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Income in ZIP Code 20721

The median household income in ZIP Code 20721 is $131,508, while the region's mean household income is $157,050. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $52,694. The per capita income in ZIP Code 20721 of $52,694 is approximately 25.1% more than the per capita income in Maryland overall of $42,122. An estimated 2.7% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 71.58% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 25.7% of the population in 20721 earn $200,000 or more per year, while an estimated 23.8% earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, and 0.5% of 20721 residents earn $10,000 to $14,999 per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 20721. This visualizes the percentage of households in this region that fall within different income ranges, e.g. $100,000 to $149,999 per year.

Total Income in 20721

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 1.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 0.5%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 2.5%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 2.0%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 2.9%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 9.9%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 12.6%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 23.8%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 18.3%
$200,000 or more per year 25.7%

Education levels in ZIP Code 20721

In ZIP Code 20721, 96.2% of the population graduated high school, while 54.3% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 1.8% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 30.6% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 16.1% in this Prince George's County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 20721

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 1.8%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 2.0%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 16.1%
Some college, no degree 19.8%
Associate's degree 5.9%
Bachelor's degree 23.8%
Graduate or professional degree 30.6%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 20721. This visualizes the percentage of the population that has attained a specific level of education, e.g. a graduate or professional degree.

Age Breakdown in ZIP Code 20721

Residents of ZIP Code 20721 are older than average. The median age of 43.7 years in ZIP Code 20721 is approximately 14.7% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 79.7% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 20.3% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 16.0% of the population in 20721 falls in the age group 45 to 54 years, while an estimated 11.1% are aged 25 to 34 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.1% of 20721 residents are aged 85 years and over.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 20721. This visualizes the percentage of the population in the region that falls into certain age ranges, e.g. 35 to 44 years old.

Age Breakdown in 20721

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 4.6%
5 to 9 years 5.4%
10 to 14 years 6.2%
15 to 19 years 6.8%
20 to 24 years 7.2%
25 to 34 years 11.1%
35 to 44 years 10.0%
45 to 54 years 16.0%
55 to 59 years 8.8%
60 to 64 years 7.6%
65 to 74 years 10.5%
75 to 84 years 4.6%
85 years and over 1.1%

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 20721

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 20721, 96.5% is one race, while 3.5% are two or more races. Approximately 2.8% of 20721 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 20721 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is Black or African American (88.7%), followed by White (9.2%) .

Race Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the racial composition of ZIP Code 20721. This visualizes the percentage of the population of each race (race alone or in combination with one or more other races).

Racial Composition of 20721

Industry Percent
White 9.2%
Black or African American 88.7%
American Indian and Alaska Native 1.1%
Asian 2.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.0%
Some other race 1.8%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 20721 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 20721. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that have specific chronic health issues, e.g. high blood pressure, diabetes, or arthritis.

Health Issues in 20721

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 20721 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 20721 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 93.9% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 20721 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 20721

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 93.9%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 20721. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that engage in preventative health measures, e.g. sholesterol screenings and visits to doctors for routine checkups.

Health Risk Behaviors Details

Bar chart displaying health risk behaviors details in ZIP Code 20721. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and older that engage in health risk behaviors, e.g. smoking or binge drinking.

Health Risk Behaviors in 20721

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 20721

In ZIP Code 20721, 86.3% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 3.6% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 2.4% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 1.2% of homes. Lastly, 6.6% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Prince George's County region.

Language Spoken in 20721

Language Spoken Percent
English only 86.3%
Spanish 3.6%
Other Indo-European languages 2.4%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 1.2%
Other languages 6.6%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 20721. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the area that list a specific language as being spoken in the home, e.g. Spanish.

Real Estate & Housing in ZIP Code 20721

Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 20721, an estimated 38.2% of homes were built between 1990 and 1999. Additionally, 26.7% of homes in the region were built between 1980 and 1989, while an estimated 0.2% of homes were built between 1940 and 1949 in this Prince George's County region.

Age of Housing in 20721

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 2.1%
Built between 2010 and 2013 3.5%
Built between 2000 and 2009 18.7%
Built between 1990 and 1999 38.2%
Built between 1980 and 1989 26.7%
Built between 1970 and 1979 7.8%
Built between 1960 and 1969 1.3%
Built between 1950 and 1959 0.7%
Built between 1940 and 1949 0.2%
Built in 1939 or earlier 0.8%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 20721. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the region that were built in a certain time frame, e.g. built between 1950 and 1959.

Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 20721

In 20721, 70.3% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 4.3% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 37.5 minutes. Approximately 24.9% of the employed population 16 years and over in 20721 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 16.4% work in public administration. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.1% of 20721 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.

Job Industry Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying job industry breakdown details for ZIP Code 20721. This visualizes the percentage of the population 16 years and over that work in certain industries, e.g. educational services, and health care and social assistance.

Job Industry Breakdown in 20721

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 0.1%
Construction 3.4%
Manufacturing 2.0%
Wholesale trade 0.6%
Retail trade 7.9%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 7.1%
Information 2.3%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 6.7%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 15.9%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 24.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 5.4%
Other services, except public administration 7.4%
Public administration 16.4%

Utilities in ZIP Code 20721 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 20721 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.07 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 23.06% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 23.07% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).

Electricity Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the electricity rates breakdown in ZIP Code 20721. This visualizes electricity rates in 20721 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 20721

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 20721 10.65¢/kWh 3.91¢/kWh 2.06¢/kWh
Maryland 19.21¢/kWh 13.17¢/kWh 9.94¢/kWh
United States 16.94¢/kWh 13.2¢/kWh 8.21¢/kWh

Solar Power in 20721

Month ZIP Code 20721 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 3.97 1.9 5.84
Feb 4.94 3 6.31
Mar 5.29 3.65 7.02
Apr 5.55 5.13 7.3
May 5.53 5.17 7.13
Jun 5.66 5.72 6.95
Jul 5.87 6.22 6.51
Aug 5.76 6.08 6.65
Sep 5.38 5.15 7.02
Oct 4.89 3.32 6.92
Nov 4.38 2.33 5.99
Dec 3.66 1.78 5.46
All figures listed are kWh/m2/day — kilowatt hours per square meter per day

Solar Radiation Levels

Line chart displaying solar radiation levels in ZIP Code 20721. This visualizes solar power levels in 20721 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Consumer Financial Products Complaints in 20721 [5]

Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 20721, credit reporting or other personal consumer reports have received the most complaints in 20721 in the past 12 months. Credit reporting or credit repair services received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Prince George's County region was incorrect information on a report.

Consumer Complaints (Products)

Pie chart displaying the specific consumer financial products associated with complaints that originated from residents in ZIP Code 20721. This visualizes the specific products that were the subject of complaints, e.g. a mortgage or a credit card.

Consumer Complaints by Product in 20721

Complaint Product Number of Complaints*
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports 810
Credit reporting or credit repair services 482
Debt collection 70
Mortgage 60
Checking or savings account 37
Other 58
* Total in 2021

Consumer Complaints by Issue in 20721

Complaint Issue Number of Complaints*
Incorrect information on your report 666
Improper use of your report 363
Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation 131
Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem 127
Attempts to collect debt not owed 39
Other 191
* Total 2021 - 2024 (current)

Consumer Complaints (Issues)

Pie chart displaying the complaints about consumer financial products and services that were sent to companies for response from residents in ZIP Code 20721. This visualizes the specific complaint issues that arose in this region, e.g. incorrect information on a report.

Notes

  • [4] Health data referenced here originate from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
  • [5] Consumer financial product complaint data referenced here originate from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
  • [6] Electricity rates and electricity usage data referenced here originate from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and/or the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Estimates utilize regional U.S. Census Bureau data along with regional NREL and/or EIA data.