20742 ZIP Code, College Park, MD
20742 is a ZIP code in College Park, Maryland in Prince George's County. It covers 0.3 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 20740, 20783 and 20782. 4,350 people live here in 44 households. It is densely built, at about 13,509 people per square mile, and most households rent (0% own).
Quick facts
- Mailing city: College Park, MD
- County: Prince George's County
- Land area: 0.3 sq mi
- Population: 4,350
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 4,350 |
| Households | 44 |
| Median household income | not published |
| Income per person | $2,905 |
| Median age | 19 |
| Homeowners | 0.0% |
| Median home value | not published |
| Median rent | not published |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | not published |
| Average commute (minutes) | 13.6 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 0.0% |
| Moved in the past year | 61.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 100.0% |
| Broadband internet | 31.8% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 17.1% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 100.0% |
| $10–15K | 0.0% |
| $15–25K | 0.0% |
| $25–35K | 0.0% |
| $35–50K | 0.0% |
| $50–75K | 0.0% |
| $75–100K | 0.0% |
| $100–150K | 0.0% |
| $150–200K | 0.0% |
| $200K+ | 0.0% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 0.0% |
| 10–19 | 85.9% |
| 20–24 | 14.1% |
| 25–34 | 0.0% |
| 35–44 | 0.0% |
| 45–54 | 0.0% |
| 55–64 | 0.0% |
| 65–74 | 0.0% |
| 75+ | 0.0% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 0.0% |
| Owned outright | 0.0% |
| Rented | 100.0% |
| Vacant | 0.0% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 0.0% |
| Townhome | 0.0% |
| 2–4 units | 0.0% |
| 5–19 units | 0.0% |
| 20+ units | 100.0% |
| Mobile / other | 0.0% |
Businesses in 20742
46 business establishments with 902 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 17
- Accommodation and Food Services: 7
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 5
- Information: 4
- Finance and Insurance: 3
- Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services: 3
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 20740 — College Park city, MD (0.9 mi)
- 20783 — Adelphi CDP, MD (1.3 mi)
- 20782 — Chillum CDP, MD (2.3 mi)
- 20737 — Riverdale Park town, MD (2.7 mi)
- 20903 — Hillandale CDP, MD (2.8 mi)
- 20770 — Greenbelt city, MD (2.9 mi)
- 20781 — Hyattsville city, MD (2.9 mi)
- 20912 — Takoma Park city, MD (3.2 mi)
Areas that include 20742
- College Park, MD ZIP codes — 2 ZIP codes
- Prince George's County ZIP codes — 38 ZIP codes
- Maryland ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 1 of 36: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Prince George's County
- No. 1 of 36: lowest median age in Prince George's County
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 20742, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 20742 in?
- 20742 is a College Park, MD mailing address. By land area, 100% lies inside College Park.
- What county is 20742 in?
- 20742 is in Prince George's County.
- What is the population of 20742?
- About 4,350 people (±484), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 4,769.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 20742?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 20742 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 20742?
- The closest, measured center to center: 20740 (0.9 mi, College Park), 20783 (1.3 mi, Adelphi), 20782 (2.3 mi, Chillum), 20737 (2.7 mi, Riverdale Park), 20903 (2.8 mi, Hillandale) and 20770 (2.9 mi, Greenbelt).
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