ZIP code 20740
Where is ZIP code 20740?
College Park, Maryland
Prince George's County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 20740 belongs to College Park, Maryland in Prince George's County. 20740 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 36,847 people live in the 20740 area, where the median household income is $77,317. The closest ZIP codes are 20742 (College Park, 1 mi southwest), 20788 (Hyattsville, 2.2 mi southwest) and 20738 (Riverdale, 2.3 mi south).
| ZIP code | 20740 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | College Park |
| Also accepted | Berwyn Heights, Berwyn Hts |
| State | Maryland (MD) |
| County | Prince George's County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area codes | 227, 240, 301 |
| Coordinates | 38.9963, -76.9299 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 207 |
Population and income in 20740
| Population | 36,847 · higher than 87% of Maryland ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 4,195 · higher than 87% of Maryland ZIP codes |
| Median age | 23.5 years · lower than 98% of Maryland ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 51% / 49% |
| Median household income | $77,317 · lower than 80% of Maryland ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $32,256 |
| Below the poverty line | 29% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 50% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $423,900 · higher than 50% of Maryland ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,839 a month |
| Housing units | 12,935 |
| Households | 11,559 (2.66 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 37% / 63% |
| Land area | 8.78 sq mi (plus 0.11 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 20740. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 20740
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20742 | College Park, MD | 1 mi SW | Unique |
| 20788 | Hyattsville, MD | 2.2 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 20738 | Riverdale, MD | 2.3 mi S | PO Box only |
| 20783 | Hyattsville, MD | 2.3 mi W | Standard |
| 20737 | Riverdale, MD | 2.5 mi S | Standard |
| 20770 | Greenbelt, MD | 2.5 mi E | Standard |
| 20697 | Southern Md Facility, MD | 2.7 mi NE | Unique |
| 20782 | Hyattsville, MD | 2.9 mi SW | Standard |
| 20787 | Hyattsville, MD | 2.9 mi W | PO Box only |
| 20704 | Beltsville, MD | 2.9 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 20768 | Greenbelt, MD | 3 mi E | PO Box only |
| 20771 | Greenbelt, MD | 3 mi E | Unique |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 20740 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 20740
123 MAIN ST
COLLEGE PARK MD 20740
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts BERWYN HEIGHTS and BERWYN HTS as the city name for 20740. Avoid Berwyn and North College Park: USPS doesn’t recognize them as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (20740-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
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Questions
- What city is ZIP code 20740?
- 20740 is a College Park, Maryland ZIP code. Berwyn Heights and Berwyn Hts are also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 20740 in?
- ZIP code 20740 is in Prince George's County, Maryland.
- What time zone is ZIP code 20740 in?
- 20740 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
- What area code is 20740?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 20740 use area codes 227, 240 and 301.
- What is the population of ZIP code 20740?
- About 36,847 people live in ZIP code 20740, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 20740?
- The median household income in 20740 is $77,317 a year, lower than 80% of Maryland ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 20740?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 20740 are 20742 (College Park, 1 miles), 20788 (Hyattsville, 2.2 miles), 20738 (Riverdale, 2.3 miles) and 20783 (Hyattsville, 2.3 miles).