Welcome to DISTRICT HEIGHTS, MD 20747
20747 is a densely populated, urban zip code in District Heights, Maryland. The population is primarily African-American, and mostly single. The average house value here ($129,900) is lower than in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria metro area as a whole, so this could be a great place to look for housing bargains.
The median age here is 32.0. There are 17,947 men and 21,973 women. The median age for men is 30.0 while for women the median age is 33.6.
20747 Zip code is located in the Eastern time zone at 39 degrees latitude (same latitude as Lisbon, Portugal) and -77 degrees longitude. It has an average elevation of 264.74 feet above sea level.
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Real Estate & Home Values in District Heights, MD
Average Home Value in 20747: $129,900
Home Buyer and Seller Resources
- Obama's Loan Modification Plan Explained
- Loan Modification: Is it Right for You?
- $8,000 Tax Credit for First Time Homebuyers
- First Time Homebuyers Guide
- Financial Assistance for First Time Homebuyers
- Do You Qualify for an FHA Loan?
- All About Credit Scores & Credit Reports
- How to Avoid Foreclosure
- What Is A Short Sale?
- What Is A Deed-In-Lieu?
- How to Buy a HUD Home
- How to Sell Your Home In a Down Market
- 2009 Mortgage Bailout Explained
- Obama Stimulus Plan FAQ
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Demographics
- Total Population: 39,920
- White Population: 2,700
- Black Population: 35,891
- Hispanic Population: 512
- Asian Population: 317
- Hawaiian Population: 13
- Indian Population: 113
- Male Population: 17,947
- Female Population: 21,973
- Median Age: 32.0
- Median Age of Males: 30.0
- Median Age of Females: 33.6
Geography
- Region: South
- Division: South Atlantic
- State: Maryland
- CSA Name: Washington-Baltimore-Northern Virginia, DC-MD-VA-WV
- CBSA Type: Metropolitan
- CBSA Name: Washington-Arlington-Alexandria DC-VA-MD-WV
- County: Prince George's
- City: District Heights
- Longitude: -76.9
- Latitude: 38.9
- Elevation: 265 feet above sea level
- Area code: 301
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The Economics
- Average House Value: $129,900
- Average Annual Household Income: $54,397
- Businesses: 511
- Employees: 7,764
- Annual Payroll: $230,115,000
The Politics
- Congressional District: 04
- Congressional District Land Area: 315.0
- Sr Senator: Barbara A. Mikulski (D)
- Jr Senator: Benjamin L. Cardin (D)
- US House Representative: Albert Russell Wynn (D)
Other Stuff
- County FIPS Code: 033
- State FIPS Code: 24
Schools in 20747 Zip Code
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- Primary Schools
- Berkshire Elementary
- 6201 Surrey Square Ln
- Forestville, MD 20747
- (301) 817-0314
- Concord Elementary
- 2004 Concord Ln
- District Heights, MD 20747
- (301) 817-0488
- District Heights Elementary
- 2200 County Rd
- District Heights, MD 20747
- (301) 817-0484
- Francis Scott Key Elementary
- 2301 Scott Key Dr
- District Heights, MD 20747
- (301) 817-7970
- Longfields Elementary
- 3300 Newkirk Ave
- Forestville, MD 20747
- (301) 817-0455
- North Forestville Elementary
- 2311 Ritchie Rd
- Forestville, MD 20747
- (301) 499-7098
- Samuel P. Massie Elementary
- 3301 Regency Pkwy
- Forestville, MD 20747
- (301) 669-1120
- Thomas Claggett Elementary
- 2001 Addison Rd
- District Heights, MD 20747
- (301) 499-7050
- Middle Schools
- Andrew Jackson Middle School
- 3500 Regency Pky
- Forestville, MD 20747
- (301) 817-0310
- High Schools
- Forestville High
- 7001 Beltz Drive
- Forestville, MD 20747
- (301) 817-0400
- Suitland High
- 5200 Silver Hill Rd
- Forestville, MD 20747
- (301) 817-0500
- Other Schools
- Edgar Allan Poe/Shadyside Elementary
- 2001 Shadyside Ave
- Suitland, MD 20747
- (301) 817-0475
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Sex Offender Information
For most citizens, the easiest method to obtain accurate and timely sex offender information for their local area is to visit their state sex offender registry website. States are required to provide this information for free. You do not need to pay for this information.
In the 20747 zip code, the registered sex offenders can be found at http://www.dpscs.state.md.us/onlineservs/sor/. Please be sure to read all the disclaimers provided by the state.
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