ZIP Code 20721 - Bowie Maryland

20721 Overview

ZIP Code 20721 is located in Bowie Maryland. Portions of 20721 are also in Woodmore and Lake Arbor and Mitchellville and Springdale. 20721 is entirely within Prince Georges County. Regionally, 20721 is located in Metro DC. Data Updated October 2, 2024

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ZIP Code 20721 Quick Stats

ZIP Code NameBowie
Primary CountyPrince Georges County
ZIP Code TypeStandard
Population (2022)30,785
Area Code(s)240 / 301
Current Time
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20721 Demographics

20721 can be classified socioeconomically as Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Maryland based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 20721 is African American. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 20721 is African American. The current unemployment level in 20721 is 3.4%.

Population30,785
Population Growth Rate0.00%
Population Density1,851 People per Square Mile
Total Households9,135
Percentage High Income Households21.0%
Median Household Income (2021)$148,158
Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021)$331,660
Current Unemployment Rate (October 2024)3.4%
Majority Race/EthnictyAfrican American - 87.41%
Public School Majority Race/EthnictyAfrican American - 85.95%

20721 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown

Race/EthnictyTotalPercentage
White2,0326.83%
Black26,02087.41%
Hispanic1,0083.39%
Asian6452.17%
Native American620.21%
Hawaiian/Pac. Islander00%

20721 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown

Race/EthnictyTotalPercentage
White291.19%
Black2,12387.33%
Hispanic2299.42%
Asian371.52%
Native American90.37%
Hawaiian/Pac. Islander40.16%

20721 Educational Attainment Levels

Highest Education Level AttainedTotalPercentage
Less Than 1 Year of College9545.64%
Bachelor Degree4,83628.62%
High School Diploma2,18912.95%
No High School Diploma2111.25%
GED or Alternate2861.69%
1 or More Years of College2,85416.89%
Associates Degree1,0576.25%
Masters Degree3,24919.22%
Professional Degree5883.48%
Doctorate Degree6764%

20721 Geography

Coordinates38.92099380,-76.78833771
Adjacent ZIP Codes
Cities/Towns in 20721
RegionMetro DC
Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat AreaWashington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
Time ZoneEastern Daylight Time
IANA TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Area17 Square Miles

20721 Weather and Climate Data

Plant Hardiness ZoneZone 7a: 0F to 5F
Average First Frost DateOctober 11 - 20
Average Last Frost DateApril 21 - 31
Koppen-Geiger Climate ZoneCfa - Humid Subtropical Climate
Ecoregion65n - Chesapeake Rolling Coastal Plain

20721 Annual Climate Data

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecAnnual
Avg Min Temp (°F)23253341516065645744352844
Avg Max Temp (°F)43465566758387867968574766
Avg Precip (In.)3.472.793.863.344.473.764.153.974.073.593.363.2644.1

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