| Official Zip Code Name | College Park |
| Zip Code State | Maryland |
| Zip Code Type | Non-Unique |
| Primary County: | Prince Georges |
| Area Code | 227 / 240 / 301 |
| Current Population: | 7808 |
| Racial Majority: | White 59.16% |
| Unemployment Rate: | 6.8% |
| Median Household Income | $19642 |
| School Test Performance: | Poor |
| Average Commute Time | 16.6 Minutes |
| Time Zone: | Eastern Standard Time |
| Elevation Range | 121 - 121 ft. |
| Area | 1 Sqm. |
| Coordinates(Y,X) | 38.98938600, -76.94078300 |
The current unemployment level in 20742 is 6.8% which is higher than the current county unemployment level of 4.6% and is higher than the current state unemployment at 6.6% and higher than the current national unemployment rate at 6.7%.
The majority ethnicity residing in 20742 is White while the majority ethnicity attending 20742 public schools is . % of students in 20742 public schools receive or are eligible to participate in free or reduced lunch programs.
| 2014 | 2010 | Change(+/-) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5072 | 59.16% | 4905 | +3% |
| Black Or African American | 1560 | 18.19% | 875 | +78% |
| Hispanic | 461 | 5.38% | 449 | +3% |
| American Indian Or Alaskan Native | 10 | 0.12% | 8 | +25% |
| Asian | 1289 | 15.03% | 1259 | +2% |
| Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander | 3 | 0.03% | 4 | -25% |
| Other Race | 107 | 0.34% | 107 | -73% |
| Two Or More Races | 201 | 1.75% | 201 | -25% |
| White | % |
|---|---|
| Black Or African American | % |
| Hispanic | % |
| Asian | % |
| Hawaii/Pacific Islander | % |
| American Indian Or Alaskan Native | % |
| Two or More Races | % |
| 2010 | 2000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 7808 | 0 |
| Male Population | 52.60% | |
| Female Population | 47.40% | |
| Total Households | 1 |
| Test Score Performance | Poor |
| Percentage of Students Eligible For Free or Reduced Lunch | % |
| Percentage of Public Schools with Title 1 Status | % |
| Median Household Income | $19642 |
| Income Under $50K Per Year | 76.20% |
| Income $50K to $100K Per Year | 11.10% |
| Income Above $100K Per Year | 12.70% |
| 20742 US Congressional District | ||
| District | Representative | Party Affiliation |
| Maryland District 5 | Steny Hoyer | Democrat |
| Related Maps: Map of All Maryland Congressional Districts | ||
| 20783 - Hyattsville |
| 20740 - College Park |
| 20782 - Hyattsville |
| College Park, MD |
Zip Code 20742 Annual Climate Data |
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Min Temp (°F) | 24 | 26 | 34 | 42 | 52 | 62 | 67 | 65 | 58 | 45 | 37 | 29 | 45 |
| Avg Max Temp (°F) | 42 | 46 | 55 | 66 | 75 | 83 | 87 | 86 | 79 | 68 | 57 | 46 | 66 |
| Avg Precip (In.) | 3.44 | 2.85 | 3.85 | 3.27 | 4.52 | 3.71 | 4.23 | 3.95 | 4.15 | 3.46 | 3.37 | 3.32 | 44.11 |
| List of High Schools in Zipcode 20742 | |
|---|---|
| Northwestern High School | Prince Georges |
| List of Middle Schools in Zipcode 20742 | |
|---|---|
| Hyattsville Middle School | Prince Georges |
| List of Elementary Schools in Zipcode 20742 | |
|---|---|
| Paint Branch Elementary School | Prince Georges |