ZIP code 20721
Where is ZIP code 20721?
Bowie, Maryland
Prince George's County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 20721 belongs to Bowie, Maryland in Prince George's County. 20721 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Eastern Time zone and uses area codes 227, 240 and 301. About 31,032 people live in the 20721 area, where the median household income is $163,105. The closest ZIP codes are 20774 (Upper Marlboro, 3.9 mi southwest), 20769 (Glenn Dale, 4.1 mi north) and 20716 (Bowie, 4.2 mi east).
| ZIP code | 20721 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Bowie |
| Also accepted | Mitchellville |
| State | Maryland (MD) |
| County | Prince George's County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area codes | 227, 240, 301 |
| Coordinates | 38.9194, -76.7871 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 207 |
Population and income in 20721
| Population | 31,032 · higher than 83% of Maryland ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 1,844 · higher than 73% of Maryland ZIP codes |
| Median age | 48.4 years · higher than 77% of Maryland ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 47% / 53% |
| Median household income | $163,105 · higher than 87% of Maryland ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $69,489 |
| Below the poverty line | 4.4% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 58% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $580,200 · higher than 80% of Maryland ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $2,506 a month |
| Housing units | 11,290 |
| Households | 11,056 (2.79 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 90% / 11% |
| Land area | 16.83 sq mi (plus 0.14 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 20721. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 20721
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20774 | Upper Marlboro, MD | 3.9 mi SW | Standard |
| 20769 | Glenn Dale, MD | 4.1 mi N | Standard |
| 20716 | Bowie, MD | 4.2 mi E | Standard |
| 20785 | Hyattsville, MD | 4.8 mi W | Standard |
| 20720 | Bowie, MD | 4.8 mi N | Standard |
| 20715 | Bowie, MD | 4.8 mi NE | Standard |
| 20706 | Lanham, MD | 4.9 mi NW | Standard |
| 20772 | Upper Marlboro, MD | 5.7 mi S | Standard |
| 20743 | Capitol Heights, MD | 6 mi W | Standard |
| 20784 | Hyattsville, MD | 6.2 mi W | Standard |
| 20747 | District Heights, MD | 7.1 mi SW | Standard |
| 20731 | Capitol Heights, MD | 7.3 mi W | PO Box only |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 20721 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 20721
123 MAIN ST
BOWIE MD 20721
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts MITCHELLVILLE as the city name for 20721. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (20721-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Other ZIP codes in Bowie, MD
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Questions
- What city is ZIP code 20721?
- 20721 is a Bowie, Maryland ZIP code. Mitchellville is also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 20721 in?
- ZIP code 20721 is in Prince George's County, Maryland.
- What time zone is ZIP code 20721 in?
- 20721 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
- What area code is 20721?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 20721 use area codes 227, 240 and 301.
- What is the population of ZIP code 20721?
- About 31,032 people live in ZIP code 20721, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 20721?
- The median household income in 20721 is $163,105 a year, higher than 87% of Maryland ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 20721?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 20721 are 20774 (Upper Marlboro, 3.9 miles), 20769 (Glenn Dale, 4.1 miles), 20716 (Bowie, 4.2 miles) and 20785 (Hyattsville, 4.8 miles).