Bowie, MD ZIP Codes
4 ZIP codes serve Bowie, Maryland: 20721, 20715, 20720 and 20716. Together they are home to 105,324 residents in 37,792 households. That is more than the 57,926 people counted inside Bowie city limits, because these ZIP codes reach past its boundary. Median household income ranges from $125,034 in 20716 to $163,105 in 20721.
Bowie city limits (Census)
| Measure | Census figure |
|---|---|
| Residents | 57,926 |
| Households | 21,551 |
| Median household income | $141,995 |
| Median home value | $459,300 |
| Median age | 44 |
| Median rent | $2,330 |
All 4 ZIP codes together
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents (sum of ZIP codes) | 105,324 |
| Households (sum of ZIP codes) | 37,792 |
| Median household income, range across ZIP codes | $125,034 (20716) to $163,105 (20721) |
| Household-weighted average of ZIP medians (an approximation, not a true median) | $148,077 |
| Homeowners | 85.2% |
| Households with kids under 18 | 31.7% |
| Moved in the past year | 9.3% |
| Carrier routes in EDDM2GO's route library | 77 routes, 40,442 homes (4 of 4 ZIP codes) |
Top facts
- Highest median household income in Bowie: 20721 ($163,105)
- Most residents: 20721 (31,032 people)
- Highest homeownership: 20720 (91.3% own their home)
- Most households with kids: 20720 (38.4% of households)
- Most new movers: 20715 (11.5% moved in last year)
- Youngest median age: 20715 (40.8 years)
- Highest median home value: 20721 ($580,200)
Every ZIP code in Bowie
| ZIP | Mailing city | Residents | Households | Median income | Home value | Homeowners | With kids | New movers | Carrier routes | Mailboxes | Why listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20721 | Bowie | 31,032 | 11,056 | $163,105 | $580,200 | 89.5% | 31.4% | 6.4% | 19 | 11,271 | 16% of its land; mailing city |
| 20715 | Bowie | 26,915 | 8,985 | $143,732 | $452,600 | 90.6% | 30.5% | 11.5% | 25 | 10,292 | 63% of its land; mailing city |
| 20720 | Bowie | 25,015 | 8,301 | $158,997 | $564,600 | 91.3% | 38.4% | 9.4% | 15 | 8,958 | 14% of its land; mailing city |
| 20716 | Bowie | 22,362 | 9,450 | $125,034 | $429,600 | 69.8% | 27.4% | 10.6% | 18 | 11,150 | 53% of its land; mailing city |
A ZIP code is listed for Bowie when at least 10% of its land lies inside Bowie city limits, when it holds at least 10% of the place's land, or when its USPS mailing city is Bowie. The table shows which applies. Totals add up whole ZIP codes, so they include any parts outside Bowie.
Counties
- Prince George's County — 38 ZIP codes
Nearby cities sharing these ZIP codes
- Lake Arbor — 2 ZIP codes
- Mitchellville — 2 ZIP codes
- Springdale — 3 ZIP codes
- Glenn Dale — 2 ZIP codes
- Fairwood — 1 ZIP code
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Frequently asked questions
- What ZIP codes are in Bowie, MD?
- 20721, 20715, 20720 and 20716. A ZIP code is listed for Bowie when at least 10% of its land lies inside Bowie city limits, when it holds at least 10% of the place's land, or when its USPS mailing city is Bowie.
- What is the population of Bowie, MD?
- The Census Bureau counts 57,926 residents inside Bowie city limits (ACS 2020–2024). The 4 ZIP codes that serve Bowie hold 105,324 residents in all.
- What is the median household income in Bowie, MD?
- $141,995 inside Bowie city limits, per the Census Bureau. Across its ZIP codes the medians run from $125,034 to $163,105.
- Which Bowie ZIP code has the highest median household income?
- 20721, at $163,105, among ZIP codes with at least 1,000 residents.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in Bowie, MD?
- For the 4 of 4 ZIP codes in EDDM2GO's stored route library: 77 carrier routes reaching 40,442 residential and 1,229 business mailboxes.
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