College Park
City in Prince George's County, Maryland
College Park is a city in Prince George's County, Maryland, with 34,740 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 69 ft (21 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Berwyn Heights, 1.3 miles E.
- 34,740residents (2020 Census)
- 69 ftelevation · 21 m
- 5.6 sq miland area · 14.5 km²
- 6,200 / sq mipopulation density
- 20742main ZIP code (3 in total)
About College Park
College Park is a city in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States, which is located approximately four miles (6.4 km) from the northeast border of Washington, D.C. Its population was 34,740 at the 2020 United States census. It is the home of the University of Maryland, College Park.
College Park is also home to federal agencies such as the National Archives at College Park (Archives II), NOAA's Weather Prediction Center, and the FDA's Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition, as well as tech companies such as IonQ (quantum computing) and Cybrary (cyber security).
College Park Airport, established in 1909, is the world's oldest continuously operated airport. The College Park Aviation Museum, attached to the airport and an affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution, houses antique and reproduction aircraft as well as materials relating to early aviation history.
In 2014, the University of Maryland launched the Greater College Park initiative, a $2 billion public-private investment to "revitalize the community around the university, develop a robust Discovery District and create one of the nation’s best college towns." As a result, the city is experiencing significant development that has led to new housing, office space, schools, grocery stores, restaurants, and other amenities.
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Living in College Park
- Median household income
- $69,721
- Median home value
- $437,900
- Median rent
- $1,912/mo
- Median age
- 21.5
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College Park had 34,740 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 34,740 |
|---|---|
| Density | 6,200 per sq mi (2,394 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
College Park at a glance
| State | Maryland (MD) |
|---|---|
| County | Prince George's County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 34,740 (2020) |
| Land area | 5.60 sq mi (14.5 km²) |
| Water area | 0.07 sq mi (0.18 km²) |
| Elevation | 69 ft (21 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.9967° N, 76.9364° W |
| ZIP codes | 20742, 20740, 20783 |
| Official website | collegeparkmd.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2418750 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near College Park
- Berwyn Heights1.3 mi E
- Adelphi1.6 mi W
- University Park1.8 mi S
- Riverdale Park2.2 mi S
- Langley Park2.4 mi W
- Hyattsville2.6 mi S
- Greenbelt2.7 mi E
- East Riverdale2.9 mi SE
- Hillandale2.9 mi NW
- Chillum3.1 mi SW
- Beltsville3.1 mi N
- Edmonston3.2 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about College Park
What county is College Park in?
College Park is in Prince George's County, Maryland.
What is the population of College Park, MD?
34,740 people lived in College Park at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of College Park, MD?
The main ZIP code is 20742. Other ZIP codes: 20740, 20783.
What is the elevation of College Park?
69 feet (21 m) above sea level.
What towns are near College Park?
Berwyn Heights (1.3 mi), Adelphi (1.6 mi), University Park (1.8 mi), Riverdale Park (2.2 mi), Langley Park (2.4 mi).
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