District Heights

City in Prince George's County, Maryland

Aerial view of District Heights, Maryland
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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.

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, MD population

District Heights had 5,959 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census5,959
Density6,881 per sq mi (2,657 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

District Heights at a glance

StateMaryland (MD)
CountyPrince George's County
TypeCity
Population5,959 (2020)
Land area0.87 sq mi (2.2 km²)
Elevation266 ft (81 m)
Coordinates38.8589° N, 76.8884° W
ZIP code20747
Official websitedistrictheights.org
Census code (GEOID)2423025

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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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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