Capitol Heights
Town in Prince George's County, Maryland

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.
- 4,050residents (2020 Census)
- 121 ftelevation · 37 m
- 2.2 sq miland area · 5.6 km²
- 1,862 / sq mipopulation density
- 20743main ZIP code (2 in total)
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 had 4,050 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 4,050 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,862 per sq mi (719 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Capitol Heights at a glance
| State | Maryland (MD) |
|---|---|
| County | Prince George's County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 4,050 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.18 sq mi (5.6 km²) |
| Elevation | 121 ft (37 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.8749° N, 76.8796° W |
| ZIP codes | 20743, 20747 |
| Official website | capitolheightsmd.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2413000 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Capitol Heights
- Walker Mill0.7 mi W
- District Heights1.2 mi SW
- Peppermill Village1.4 mi N
- Seat Pleasant1.7 mi NW
- Forestville1.7 mi S
- Maryland Park1.8 mi NW
- Summerfield2.1 mi N
- Coral Hills2.2 mi W
- Cedar Heights2.4 mi NW
- Fairmount Heights2.7 mi NW
- Suitland2.9 mi SW
- Largo3.0 mi E
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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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