ZIP Code 20744 Demographics & Data

Fort Washington, MD (ZIP Code 20744) Insights

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Detailed Demographics Data and Other Stats About 20744

The ZIP Code 20744 is associated with Fort Washington, MD in Prince George's County in the United States. The current population estimate for this region is 54,925. An estimated 34.4% in this Maryland region have a bachelor's degree or higher, and the per capita income is approximately $43,048. Median househould income is approximately $107,276, and an estimated 4% of the population is living below the poverty line.

Population in 20744

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 20744 is 54,925.

Fort Washington, MD

The 20744 ZIP Code is associated with Fort Washington, MD in Prince George's County.

Area Codes associated with 20744

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 20744 include 240, and 301.

Sunrise / Sunset in 20744

Sunrise: 7:22 am
Sunset: 4:49 pm
Sunrise in 20744 7:22 am
Sunrise in 20744 4:49 pm

Weather forecast for 20744

Tonight's forecast for 20744: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

Current air quality in 20744

Air quality: Fair Air quality scale in 20744 Fair

Internet in 20744

Approximately 95.3% of households in ZIP Code 20744 have a computer, while about 91.2% of households have broadband Internet service.

Gender in 20744

In ZIP Code 20744, the gender split is approximately 50.6% female and an estimated 49.4% male.

Health Insurance in 20744

Approximately 10.0% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 20744 (Fort Washington, MD) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Income in ZIP Code 20744

The median household income in ZIP Code 20744 is $107,276, while the region's mean household income is $121,922. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $43,048. The per capita income in ZIP Code 20744 of $43,048 is approximately 2.2% more than the per capita income in Maryland overall of $42,122. An estimated 4.4% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 53.68% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 23.1% of the population in 20744 earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, while an estimated 15.8% earn $150,000 to $199,999 per year, and 0.9% of 20744 residents earn $10,000 to $14,999 per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 20744. 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 20744

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 2.8%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 0.9%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 3.1%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 3.1%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 6.6%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 14.7%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 15.2%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 23.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 15.8%
$200,000 or more per year 14.9%

Education levels in ZIP Code 20744

In ZIP Code 20744, 90.0% of the population graduated high school, while 34.4% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 4.4% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 14.4% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 25.3% in this Prince George's County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 20744

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 4.4%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 5.7%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 25.3%
Some college, no degree 23.8%
Associate's degree 6.5%
Bachelor's degree 20.0%
Graduate or professional degree 14.4%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 20744. 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 20744

Residents of ZIP Code 20744 are older than average. The median age of 42.8 years in ZIP Code 20744 is approximately 12.34% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 80.6% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 21.8% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 14.6% of the population in 20744 falls in the age group 45 to 54 years, while an estimated 12.8% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.4% of 20744 residents are aged 85 years and over.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 20744. 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 20744

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 5.3%
5 to 9 years 4.8%
10 to 14 years 5.6%
15 to 19 years 5.3%
20 to 24 years 6.7%
25 to 34 years 12.0%
35 to 44 years 12.8%
45 to 54 years 14.6%
55 to 59 years 8.0%
60 to 64 years 7.1%
65 to 74 years 11.3%
75 to 84 years 5.0%
85 years and over 1.4%

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 20744

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 20744, 96.7% is one race, while 3.3% are two or more races. Approximately 14.1% of 20744 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 20744 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is Black or African American (72.6%), followed by Some other race (11.3%) .

Race Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the racial composition of ZIP Code 20744. This visualizes the percentage of the population of each race (race alone or in combination with one or more other races).

Racial Composition of 20744

Industry Percent
White 10.9%
Black or African American 72.6%
American Indian and Alaska Native 2.1%
Asian 6.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.2%
Some other race 11.3%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 20744 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 20744. 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 20744

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 20744 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 20744 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 90% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 20744 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 20744

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 90%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 20744. 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 20744. 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 20744

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 20744

In ZIP Code 20744, 78.1% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 13.4% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 2.1% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 5.0% of homes. Lastly, 1.4% 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 20744

Language Spoken Percent
English only 78.1%
Spanish 13.4%
Other Indo-European languages 2.1%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 5.0%
Other languages 1.4%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 20744. 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 20744

The median home value in ZIP Code 20744 in July 2024 comes in at $450,344. The July 2024 value is approximately 2% higher than the $441,413 median value in February 2024, and 1% higher than the $447,862 median value in August 2023. Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 20744, an estimated 23.6% of homes were built between 1970 and 1979. Additionally, 21.7% of homes in the region were built between 1990 and 1999, while an estimated 0.8% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Prince George's County region.

Home Values in 20744

Month Home value
Jul 2024 $450,344
Jun 2024 $450,656
May 2024 $449,647
Apr 2024 $447,117
Mar 2024 $443,742
Feb 2024 $441,413
Jan 2024 $440,509
Dec 2023 $441,546
Nov 2023 $443,346
Oct 2023 $445,713
Sep 2023 $447,148
Aug 2023 $447,862

Median Home Values Over Time

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Age of Housing in 20744

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 0.8%
Built between 2010 and 2013 1.5%
Built between 2000 and 2009 10.1%
Built between 1990 and 1999 21.7%
Built between 1980 and 1989 15.7%
Built between 1970 and 1979 23.6%
Built between 1960 and 1969 16.0%
Built between 1950 and 1959 7.2%
Built between 1940 and 1949 2.0%
Built in 1939 or earlier 1.2%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 20744. 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 20744

In 20744, 68.8% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 3.9% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 42.1 minutes. Approximately 19.0% of the employed population 16 years and over in 20744 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 17.7% work in public administration. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.1% of 20744 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 20744. 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 20744

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 0.1%
Construction 8.0%
Manufacturing 1.1%
Wholesale trade 0.6%
Retail trade 7.9%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 5.9%
Information 1.5%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 5.1%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 17.3%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 19.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 10.5%
Other services, except public administration 5.2%
Public administration 17.7%

Utilities in ZIP Code 20744 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 20744 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.02 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 21.84% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 23.82% 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 20744. This visualizes electricity rates in 20744 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 20744

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 20744 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 20744

Month ZIP Code 20744 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 4.16 1.9 5.84
Feb 4.67 3 6.31
Mar 5.16 3.65 7.02
Apr 5.53 5.13 7.3
May 5.31 5.17 7.13
Jun 5.71 5.72 6.95
Jul 5.84 6.22 6.51
Aug 5.6 6.08 6.65
Sep 5.49 5.15 7.02
Oct 4.96 3.32 6.92
Nov 4.21 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 20744. This visualizes solar power levels in 20744 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Consumer Financial Products Complaints in 20744 [5]

Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 20744, credit reporting or other personal consumer reports have received the most complaints in 20744 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 20744. This visualizes the specific products that were the subject of complaints, e.g. a mortgage or a credit card.

Consumer Complaints by Product in 20744

Complaint Product Number of Complaints*
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports 937
Credit reporting or credit repair services 576
Debt collection 125
Mortgage 62
Checking or savings account 49
Other 98
* Total in 2021

Consumer Complaints by Issue in 20744

Complaint Issue Number of Complaints*
Incorrect information on your report 758
Improper use of your report 424
Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation 189
Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem 145
Attempts to collect debt not owed 71
Other 260
* 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 20744. 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.