| ZIP Code | 20744 |
| ZIP Code Name | Fort Washington |
| Primary County | Prince Georges County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2021) | 56,185 |
| Area Code(s) | 240 / 301 |
| Current Time | EST |
20744 is a United States ZIP Code located in Fort Washington Maryland. Portions of 20744 are also in Clinton and Friendly and Oxon Hill and Accokeek. 20744 is entirely within Prince Georges County. 20744 is within Metro DC.
20744 can be classified socioeconically as a Middle Class class zipcode in comparison to other zipcodes in Maryland based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. Measuring level of educational attainment the majority of adults in 20744 have at least a High School Diploma. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 20744 is African American. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 20744 is African American. The current unemployment level in 20744 is 3.7%.
| Population | 56,185 |
| Population Growth Rate | 3.73% |
| Population Density | 1,683 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 18,210 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 9.9% |
| Median Houshold Income (2021) | $112,260 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2019) | $67,770 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (November 2023) | 3.7% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 69.49% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 56.89% |
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,151 | 9.24% |
| Black | 38,717 | 69.46% |
| Hispanic | 8,600 | 15.43% |
| Asian | 2,749 | 4.93% |
| Native American | 500 | 0.9% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 19 | 0.03% |
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 134 | 2.54% |
| Black | 3,035 | 57.46% |
| Hispanic | 1,876 | 35.52% |
| Asian | 206 | 3.9% |
| Native American | 18 | 0.34% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 13 | 0.25% |
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 2,541 | 7.73% |
| Bachelor Degree | 6,843 | 20.81% |
| High School Diploma | 8,372 | 25.46% |
| No High School Diploma | 554 | 1.68% |
| GED or Alternate | 669 | 2.03% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 6,968 | 21.19% |
| Associates Degree | 2,200 | 6.69% |
| Masters Degree | 3,465 | 10.54% |
| Professional Degree | 812 | 2.47% |
| Doctorate Degree | 451 | 1.37% |
| Coordinates | 38.75041199,-76.99511719 |
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| Region | Metro DC |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Area | Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV |
| Time Zone | Eastern Standard Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/New_York |
| Area | 33 Square Miles |
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| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 7b: 5F to 10F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | November 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | April 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 65n - Chesapeake Rolling Coastal Plain | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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