District Heights
City in Prince George's County, Maryland

District Heights is a city in Prince George's County, Maryland, with 5,959 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 266 ft (81 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Walker Mill, 1.0 miles N.
- 5,959residents (2020 Census)
- 266 ftelevation · 81 m
- 0.9 sq miland area · 2.2 km²
- 6,881 / sq mipopulation density
- 20747ZIP code
About District Heights
District Heights is an incorporated municipality in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States, located near Maryland Route 4. Per the 2020 census, the population was 5,959. For more information, see the separate articles on Forestville and Suitland.
District Heights is located 9.85 miles (15.85 km) from central Washington.
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Living in District Heights
- Median household income
- $86,955
- Median home value
- $339,200
- Median rent
- $1,379/mo
- Median age
- 34.4
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District Heights had 5,959 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 5,959 |
|---|---|
| Density | 6,881 per sq mi (2,657 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
District Heights at a glance
| State | Maryland (MD) |
|---|---|
| County | Prince George's County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 5,959 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.87 sq mi (2.2 km²) |
| Elevation | 266 ft (81 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.8589° N, 76.8884° W |
| ZIP code | 20747 |
| Official website | districtheights.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2423025 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near District Heights
- Walker Mill1.0 mi N
- Forestville1.1 mi SE
- Capitol Heights1.2 mi NE
- Suitland2.0 mi W
- Coral Hills2.0 mi NW
- Morningside2.2 mi S
- Maryland Park2.3 mi NW
- Peppermill Village2.4 mi N
- Seat Pleasant2.5 mi N
- Silver Hill3.0 mi SW
- Cedar Heights3.2 mi N
- Fairmount Heights3.3 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about District Heights
What county is District Heights in?
District Heights is in Prince George's County, Maryland.
What is the population of District Heights, MD?
5,959 people lived in District Heights at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of District Heights, MD?
The ZIP code of District Heights is 20747.
What is the elevation of District Heights?
266 feet (81 m) above sea level.
What towns are near District Heights?
Walker Mill (1.0 mi), Forestville (1.1 mi), Capitol Heights (1.2 mi), Suitland (2.0 mi), Coral Hills (2.0 mi).
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