Capitol Heights

Town in Prince George's County, Maryland

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Capitol Heights is a town in Prince George's County, Maryland, with 4,050 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 121 ft (37 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Walker Mill, 0.7 miles W.

About Capitol Heights

Capitol Heights is a town in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States, located on the border of both the Northeast & Southeast quadrants of Washington. Per the 2020 census, the population was 4,050. The town of Capitol Heights is officially bounded between Southern Avenue NE/SE to the north, Yost Place, and Eastern Avenue NE to the east, the Watts Branch Stream, Brooke Road, and Capitol Heights Boulevard to the south, and Marlboro Pike to the west. The zip code of Capitol Heights is 20743.

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Living in Capitol Heights

Median household income
$97,155
Median home value
$331,900
Median rent
$1,306/mo
Median age
31.5
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Capitol Heights, MD population

Capitol Heights had 4,050 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census4,050
Density1,862 per sq mi (719 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Capitol Heights at a glance

StateMaryland (MD)
CountyPrince George's County
TypeTown
Population4,050 (2020)
Land area2.18 sq mi (5.6 km²)
Elevation121 ft (37 m)
Coordinates38.8749° N, 76.8796° W
ZIP codes20743, 20747
Official websitecapitolheightsmd.com
Census code (GEOID)2413000

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Frequently asked questions about Capitol Heights

What county is Capitol Heights in?

Capitol Heights is in Prince George's County, Maryland.

What is the population of Capitol Heights, MD?

4,050 people lived in Capitol Heights at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Capitol Heights, MD?

The main ZIP code is 20743. Other ZIP codes: 20747.

What is the elevation of Capitol Heights?

121 feet (37 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Capitol Heights?

Walker Mill (0.7 mi), District Heights (1.2 mi), Peppermill Village (1.4 mi), Seat Pleasant (1.7 mi), Forestville (1.7 mi).

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