ZIP Code 20743 - Capitol Heights Maryland

ZIP Code 20743 is located in Capitol Heights Maryland. Portions of 20743 are also in Coral Hills and Walker Mill and Peppermill Village and Seat Pleasant. 20743 is entirely within Prince Georges County. Regionally, it is located in Metro DC.

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ZIP Code 20743 Quick Stats

ZIP Code NameCapitol Heights
Primary CountyPrince Georges County
ZIP Code TypeStandard
Population (2022)38,692
Area Code(s)240 / 301
Current Time
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20743 Demographics

20743 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Maryland based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 20743 is African American. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 20743 is African American. The current unemployment level in 20743 is 6.9%.

Population38,692
Population Growth Rate-3.21%
Population Density3,803 People per Square Mile
Total Households14,015
Percentage High Income Households1.0%
Median Houshold Income (2021)$68,762
Average Adjusted Gross Income (2020)$46,620
Current Unemployment Rate (February 2024)6.9%
Majority Race/EthnictyAfrican American - 82.26%
Public School Majority Race/EthnictyAfrican American - 73.82%

20743 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown

Race/EthnictyTotalPercentage
White1,7974.56%
Black32,44282.26%
Hispanic4,74112.02%
Asian2030.51%
Native American2530.64%
Hawaiian/Pac. Islander00%

20743 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown

Race/EthnictyTotalPercentage
White721.79%
Black2,99774.42%
Hispanic89622.25%
Asian421.04%
Native American130.32%
Hawaiian/Pac. Islander70.17%

20743 Educational Attainment Levels

Highest Education Level AttainedTotalPercentage
Less Than 1 Year of College1,6858.09%
Bachelor Degree2,28910.99%
High School Diploma8,50840.86%
No High School Diploma4412.12%
GED or Alternate6573.16%
1 or More Years of College4,95523.8%
Associates Degree1,1465.5%
Masters Degree9294.46%
Professional Degree1510.73%
Doctorate Degree600.29%

20743 Geography

Coordinates38.88295746,-76.89251709
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Cities/Towns in 20743
Neighborhoods in 20743
RegionMetro DC
Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat AreaWashington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
Time ZoneEastern Daylight Time
IANA TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Area10 Square Miles

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20743 Weather and Climate Data

Plant Hardiness ZoneZone 7a: 0F to 5F
Average First Frost DateOctober 21 - 31
Average Last Frost DateApril 11 - 20
Koppen-Geiger Climate ZoneCfa - Humid Subtropical Climate
Ecoregion65n - Chesapeake Rolling Coastal Plain

20743 Annual Climate Data

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecAnnual
Avg Min Temp (°F)24263442526266655845362945
Avg Max Temp (°F)43465566758388867969574766
Avg Precip (In.)3.452.823.833.224.323.674.133.914.073.453.313.2743.44

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