20747 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower 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 20747 is African American. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 20747 is African American. The current unemployment level in 20747 is 4.4%.
| Population | 39,279 |
| Population Growth Rate | 7.64% |
| Population Density | 5,295 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 15,288 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1.7% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $67,136 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $271,550 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.4% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | African American - 87.45% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | African American - 79.11% |
20747 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 1,370 | 3.3% |
| Black | 36,149 | 87.19% |
| Hispanic | 3,049 | 7.35% |
| Asian | 373 | 0.9% |
| Native American | 396 | 0.96% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 121 | 0.29% |
20747 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 43 | 1.22% |
| Black | 2,818 | 79.65% |
| Hispanic | 633 | 17.89% |
| Asian | 30 | 0.85% |
| Native American | 3 | 0.08% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 11 | 0.31% |
20747 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,490 | 6.45% |
| Bachelor Degree | 3,001 | 12.99% |
| High School Diploma | 8,924 | 38.63% |
| No High School Diploma | 450 | 1.95% |
| GED or Alternate | 1,215 | 5.26% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 5,279 | 22.85% |
| Associates Degree | 1,335 | 5.78% |
| Masters Degree | 1,183 | 5.12% |
| Professional Degree | 180 | 0.78% |
| Doctorate Degree | 43 | 0.19% |
