Chillum
Census-designated place in Prince George's County, Maryland
Chillum is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Prince George's County, Maryland, with 36,039 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 148 ft (45 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Hyattsville, 1.3 miles E.
- 36,039residents (2020 Census)
- 148 ftelevation · 45 m
- 3.4 sq miland area · 8.8 km²
- 10,663 / sq mipopulation density
- 20782main ZIP code (3 in total)
About Chillum
Chillum is an unincorporated area and census-designated place in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States, bordering Washington, D.C., and Montgomery County.
In addition to being its own unincorporated neighborhood, Chillum is also a census-designated place covering a larger area than the Chillum neighborhood. As of the 2010 census, the Chillum CDP included Chillum, as well as the adjacent unincorporated communities of Avondale, Carole Highlands, Green Meadows, and Lewisdale. The population was 36,039 at the 2020 census.
Chillum, the neighborhood, is contained between the Northwest Branch Anacostia River to the east, East West Highway (MD 410) and Sligo Creek to the north, New Hampshire Avenue (MD 650) to the west, and Eastern Avenue NE to the south. Chillum borders the adjacent communities of Avondale, Green Meadows, and Carole Highlands in Prince George's County as well as the city of Takoma Park in Montgomery County, and the Riggs Park (also known as "Lamond Riggs"), Queens Chapel, and North Michigan Park neighborhoods of Northeast Washington D.C. Actor Jonathan Banks is from Chillum.
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Living in Chillum
- Median household income
- $79,864
- Median home value
- $393,600
- Median rent
- $1,735/mo
- Median age
- 35.9
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Chillum had 36,039 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 36,039 |
|---|---|
| Density | 10,663 per sq mi (4,117 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Chillum at a glance
| State | Maryland (MD) |
|---|---|
| County | Prince George's County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 36,039 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.38 sq mi (8.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.03 sq mi (0.07 km²) |
| Elevation | 148 ft (45 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.9667° N, 76.9789° W |
| ZIP codes | 20782, 20712, 20912 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2416875 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Chillum
- Hyattsville1.3 mi E
- Takoma Park1.6 mi NW
- Langley Park1.6 mi N
- Mount Rainier1.8 mi SE
- University Park1.9 mi E
- Brentwood2.0 mi SE
- North Brentwood2.1 mi SE
- Adelphi2.2 mi N
- Cottage City2.5 mi SE
- Edmonston2.8 mi SE
- Riverdale Park2.8 mi E
- College Park3.1 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Chillum
What county is Chillum in?
Chillum is in Prince George's County, Maryland.
What is the population of Chillum, MD?
36,039 people lived in Chillum at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Chillum, MD?
The main ZIP code is 20782. Other ZIP codes: 20712, 20912.
What is the elevation of Chillum?
148 feet (45 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Chillum?
Hyattsville (1.3 mi), Takoma Park (1.6 mi), Langley Park (1.6 mi), Mount Rainier (1.8 mi), University Park (1.9 mi).
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