Population 54,140 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in ZIP 20744
Household size in ZIP 20744
| Period | ZIP 20744 | Washington area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.86 | 2.73 | 2.68 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.78 | 2.82 | 2.73 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.99 | 2.86 | 2.74 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.74 | 2.77 | 2.68 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.12 | +0.04 | +0.01 | −0.03 |
The typical household in ZIP 20744 holds 2.74 people, slightly more than the U.S. average of 2.65. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.86, a much bigger shift than nationally. Households are largest in the west and smallest in the north.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in ZIP 20744
| Period | ZIP 20744 | Washington area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.3 | 37.0 | 38.5 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 43.4 | 37.6 | 39.3 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 44.1 | 38.5 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 45.8 | 39.2 | 40.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.5 | +2.2 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
ZIP 20744 skews older: half of its residents are older than 45.8, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 41.3, in line with the national trend.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in ZIP 20744
| Period | ZIP 20744 | Washington area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.2% | 11.3% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 12.3% | 11.3% | 12.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 12.1% | 10.4% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 10.3% | 10.4% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −4.0 pts | −0.9 pts | −0.9 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in ten households in ZIP 20744 (10.3%), a little below the national share of 11.6%. The Washington area as a whole looks much the same. The single-parent share is down 4.0 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in ZIP 20744
Renters in ZIP 20744
| Period | ZIP 20744 | Washington area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.1% | 34.0% | 31.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 20.8% | 36.6% | 32.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 21.5% | 36.8% | 33.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 18.7% | 36.3% | 32.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | −0.4 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 18.7% of households in ZIP 20744 rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 22.3% have no mortgage at all, well below the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the north and least common in the southwest.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in ZIP 20744
| Period | ZIP 20744 | Washington area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.5% | 8.7% | 9.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 6.2% | 7.3% | 8.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.3% | 6.6% | 8.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.8% | 5.9% | 7.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.7 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in ZIP 20744: 5.8% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. That is in line with the rest of the Washington area. Vacancy has fallen 1.7 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in ZIP 20744
| Period | ZIP 20744 | Washington area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1977 | 1977 | 1974 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1979 | 1978 | 1975 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1982 | 1979 | 1976 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1979 | 1982 | 1978 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +6 | +4 | +6 |
Homes in ZIP 20744 are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1979, versus 1980 nationally. Newer construction is concentrated in the northwest, while the northeast has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in ZIP 20744
| Period | ZIP 20744 | Washington area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,558 | $1,470 | $1,249 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,569 | $1,583 | $1,363 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,884 | $1,907 | $1,576 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,137 | $2,236 | $1,869 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$579 | +$766 | +$620 | +$606 |
Rent in ZIP 20744 runs $2,137 a month at the median, utilities included, well above the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents are up $579 a month from 2006–10, a 37% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 27.6% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Rents run highest in the northwest and lowest in the northeast.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in ZIP 20744
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 20744
| Period | ZIP 20744 | Washington area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 32.0% | 46.6% | 36.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 33.5% | 48.2% | 37.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 34.3% | 51.0% | 40.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 38.5% | 53.9% | 43.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.5 pts | +7.3 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
Nearly four in ten adults 25 and older in ZIP 20744 (38.5%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, close to the national share of 35.6%. The share is lower than in the wider Washington area (53.9%). The share with a degree is up 6.5 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in ZIP 20744
| Period | ZIP 20744 | Washington area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 91.9% | 89.4% | 88.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 91.7% | 90.2% | 89.1% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 90.4% | 90.8% | 90.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 91.5% | 91.2% | 90.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | −0.4 pts | +1.7 pts | +2.9 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in ZIP 20744 is a bit above the national rate: 91.5% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. That is in line with the rest of the Washington area.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in ZIP 20744
| Period | ZIP 20744 | Washington area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.5% | 5.9% | 6.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 11.2% | 6.9% | 8.1% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.2% | 4.7% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.7% | 4.8% | 5.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.7 pts | −1.1 pts | −1.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been harder to find in ZIP 20744 than nationally: unemployment was 6.7%, against 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 2.7 points, mirroring the country. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
ZIP 20744 compared with nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP code | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 20744 | 2.74 | 45.8 | 10.3% | 18.7% | 5.8% | 1979 | $2,137 | 38.5% | 91.5% | 6.7% |
| ZIP 20745 | 2.53 | 39.9 | 14.9% | 53.6% | 8.7% | 1975 | $1,762 | 26.9% | 83.2% | 7.9% |
| ZIP 22307 | 2.40 | 44.6 | 4.7% | 25.5% | 5.9% | 1959 | $2,398 | 72.5% | 96.5% | 4.1% |
| ZIP 20735 | 2.76 | 46.4 | 11.3% | 10.4% | 4.1% | 1987 | $2,474 | 33.6% | 90.4% | 4.9% |
| ZIP 20748 | 2.53 | 42.1 | 15.9% | 43.8% | 6.2% | 1967 | $1,808 | 29.7% | 91.1% | 8.4% |
| ZIP 22308 | 2.88 | 43.3 | 3.9% | 6.4% | 2.6% | 1964 | $2,992 | 80.2% | 98.0% | 3.7% |
| ZIP 22314 | 1.85 | 41.7 | 6.2% | 54.1% | 7.9% | 1982 | $2,494 | 80.4% | 96.5% | 2.4% |
| ZIP 20032 | 2.31 | 35.2 | 24.7% | 77.3% | 10.5% | 1968 | $1,515 | 22.0% | 85.0% | 16.9% |
| ZIP 22303 | 2.25 | 38.3 | 6.6% | 50.1% | 7.4% | 1981 | $2,441 | 63.5% | 92.0% | 4.0% |
| ZIP 20762 | 3.19 | 24.6 | 7.7% | 98.9% | 13.5% | 1990 | $2,731 | 35.5% | 94.6% | 3.6% |
| ZIP 22306 | 2.98 | 37.5 | 16.6% | 50.6% | 9.1% | 1979 | $2,109 | 38.0% | 80.8% | 7.7% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up ZIP 20744. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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