ZIP Code 20743 Demographics & Data

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Detailed Demographics Data and Other Stats About 20743

The ZIP Code 20743 is associated with Capitol Heights, MD in Prince George's County in the United States. The current population estimate for this region is 37,888. An estimated 19.3% in this Maryland region have a bachelor's degree or higher, and the per capita income is approximately $32,231. Median househould income is at $65,152, with an estimated 10% of the population living below the poverty line.

Population in 20743

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 20743 is 37,888.

Capitol Heights, MD

The 20743 ZIP Code is associated with Capitol Heights, MD in Prince George's County.

Area Codes associated with 20743

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 20743 include 240, and 301.

Sunrise / Sunset in 20743

Sunrise: 7:23 am
Sunset: 4:49 pm
Sunrise in 20743 7:23 am
Sunrise in 20743 4:49 pm

Weather forecast for 20743

This Afternoon's forecast for 20743: Scattered rain and snow showers before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 38. Northwest wind around 17 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.

Current air quality in 20743

Air quality: Fair Air quality scale in 20743 Fair

Internet in 20743

Approximately 90.5% of households in ZIP Code 20743 have a computer, while about 78.8% of households have broadband Internet service.

Gender in 20743

In ZIP Code 20743, the gender split is approximately 54.6% female and an estimated 45.4% male.

Health Insurance in 20743

Approximately 12.8% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 20743 (Capitol Heights, MD) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Income in ZIP Code 20743

The median household income in ZIP Code 20743 is $65,152, while the region's mean household income is $79,303. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $32,231. The per capita income in ZIP Code 20743 of $32,231 is approximately 23.48% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $42,122. An estimated 10.2% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately7.37% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 21.2% of the population in 20743 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 17.6% earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, and 4.0% of 20743 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 20743. 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 20743

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 5.8%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 4.7%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 6.6%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 6.6%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 12.4%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 21.2%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 14.7%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 17.6%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 6.5%
$200,000 or more per year 4.0%

Education levels in ZIP Code 20743

In ZIP Code 20743, 86.6% of the population graduated high school, while 19.3% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 4.9% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 7.3% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 37.1% in this Prince George's County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 20743

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 4.9%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 8.5%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 37.1%
Some college, no degree 24.3%
Associate's degree 6.0%
Bachelor's degree 12.0%
Graduate or professional degree 7.3%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 20743. 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 20743

Residents of ZIP Code 20743 are older than average. The median age of 39.8 years in ZIP Code 20743 is approximately 4.46% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 78.8% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 20.0% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 15.3% of the population in 20743 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 14.5% are aged 45 to 54 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.5% of 20743 residents are aged 85 years and over.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 20743. 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 20743

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 6.3%
5 to 9 years 5.0%
10 to 14 years 5.9%
15 to 19 years 5.5%
20 to 24 years 5.3%
25 to 34 years 15.3%
35 to 44 years 12.7%
45 to 54 years 14.5%
55 to 59 years 6.4%
60 to 64 years 7.0%
65 to 74 years 10.1%
75 to 84 years 4.5%
85 years and over 1.5%

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 20743

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 20743, 98.1% is one race, while 1.9% are two or more races. Approximately 9.6% of 20743 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 20743 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is Black or African American (87.5%), followed by Some other race (6.1%) .

Race Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the racial composition of ZIP Code 20743. This visualizes the percentage of the population of each race (race alone or in combination with one or more other races).

Racial Composition of 20743

Industry Percent
White 5.6%
Black or African American 87.5%
American Indian and Alaska Native 1.6%
Asian 1.3%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.0%
Some other race 6.1%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 20743 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 20743. 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 20743

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 20743 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 20743 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 87.2% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 20743 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 20743

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 87.2%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 20743. 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 20743. 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 20743

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 20743

In ZIP Code 20743, 87.1% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 8.6% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 1.4% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.7% of homes. Lastly, 2.2% 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 20743

Language Spoken Percent
English only 87.1%
Spanish 8.6%
Other Indo-European languages 1.4%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 0.7%
Other languages 2.2%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 20743. 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 20743

Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 20743, an estimated 19.8% of homes were built between 1960 and 1969. Additionally, 16.9% of homes in the region were built between 1950 and 1959, while an estimated 1.8% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Prince George's County region.

Age of Housing in 20743

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 1.8%
Built between 2010 and 2013 3.4%
Built between 2000 and 2009 5.7%
Built between 1990 and 1999 11.1%
Built between 1980 and 1989 9.3%
Built between 1970 and 1979 10.6%
Built between 1960 and 1969 19.8%
Built between 1950 and 1959 16.9%
Built between 1940 and 1949 10.8%
Built in 1939 or earlier 10.6%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 20743. 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 20743

In 20743, 68.7% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 1.5% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 36.9 minutes. Approximately 21.1% of the employed population 16 years and over in 20743 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 14.1% work in public administration. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 20743 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 20743. 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 20743

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 0.0%
Construction 7.0%
Manufacturing 2.5%
Wholesale trade 1.5%
Retail trade 8.9%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 9.7%
Information 2.1%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 4.0%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 12.5%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 21.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 10.8%
Other services, except public administration 5.9%
Public administration 14.1%

Utilities in ZIP Code 20743 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 20743 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.04 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 22.33% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 23.52% 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 20743. This visualizes electricity rates in 20743 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 20743

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 20743 11.28¢/kWh 4.76¢/kWh 2.1¢/kWh
Maryland 18.38¢/kWh 13.21¢/kWh 9.59¢/kWh
United States 16.83¢/kWh 13.2¢/kWh 8.21¢/kWh

Solar Power in 20743

Month ZIP Code 20743 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 4.11 1.9 5.84
Feb 4.82 3 6.31
Mar 5.15 3.65 7.02
Apr 5.57 5.13 7.3
May 5.52 5.17 7.13
Jun 5.56 5.72 6.95
Jul 5.77 6.22 6.51
Aug 5.57 6.08 6.65
Sep 5.5 5.15 7.02
Oct 4.89 3.32 6.92
Nov 4.3 2.33 5.99
Dec 3.67 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 20743. This visualizes solar power levels in 20743 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Consumer Financial Products Complaints in 20743 [5]

Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 20743, credit reporting or other personal consumer reports have received the most complaints in 20743 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 20743. This visualizes the specific products that were the subject of complaints, e.g. a mortgage or a credit card.

Consumer Complaints by Product in 20743

Complaint Product Number of Complaints*
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports 1179
Credit reporting or credit repair services 605
Debt collection 104
Mortgage 40
Checking or savings account 29
Other 73
* Total in 2021

Consumer Complaints by Issue in 20743

Complaint Issue Number of Complaints*
Incorrect information on your report 977
Improper use of your report 533
Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem 137
Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation 133
Attempts to collect debt not owed 49
Other 201
* 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 20743. 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.