Cottage City
Town in Prince George's County, Maryland
Cottage City is a town in Prince George's County, Maryland, with 1,335 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 30 ft (9 m) above sea level. The nearest town is North Brentwood, 0.4 miles N.
- 1,335residents (2020 Census)
- 30 ftelevation · 9 m
- 0.3 sq miland area · 0.7 km²
- 4,911 / sq mipopulation density
- 20722main ZIP code (3 in total)
About Cottage City
Cottage City, officially the Town of Cottage City, is a town in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States. Per the 2020 census, the population was 1,335. Cottage City is a small, quiet community lying between Eastern Avenue (the border with Washington), Brentwood, Colmar Manor, and the Anacostia River. Cottage City was developed, beginning in 1870, under the name of "The Highlands". The area was incorporated in 1924 as Cottage City.
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Living in Cottage City
- Median household income
- $80,795
- Median home value
- $343,100
- Median rent
- $1,565/mo
- Median age
- 47.2
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Cottage City had 1,335 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,335 |
|---|---|
| Density | 4,911 per sq mi (1,896 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Cottage City at a glance
| State | Maryland (MD) |
|---|---|
| County | Prince George's County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 1,335 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.27 sq mi (0.7 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km²) |
| Elevation | 30 ft (9 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.9384° N, 76.9494° W |
| ZIP codes | 20722, 20712, 20781 |
| Official website | cottagecitymd.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2420050 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Cottage City
- North Brentwood0.4 mi N
- Brentwood0.6 mi NW
- Colmar Manor0.9 mi S
- Mount Rainier0.9 mi W
- Bladensburg1.2 mi E
- Edmonston1.3 mi NE
- Hyattsville1.6 mi N
- Cheverly2.1 mi SE
- Riverdale Park2.3 mi NE
- University Park2.3 mi N
- Chillum2.5 mi NW
- East Riverdale2.5 mi NE
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Frequently asked questions about Cottage City
What county is Cottage City in?
Cottage City is in Prince George's County, Maryland.
What is the population of Cottage City, MD?
1,335 people lived in Cottage City at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Cottage City, MD?
The main ZIP code is 20722. Other ZIP codes: 20712, 20781.
What is the elevation of Cottage City?
30 feet (9 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Cottage City?
North Brentwood (0.4 mi), Brentwood (0.6 mi), Colmar Manor (0.9 mi), Mount Rainier (0.9 mi), Bladensburg (1.2 mi).
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