Fairwood
Census-designated place in Prince George's County, Maryland
Fairwood is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Prince George's County, Maryland, with 7,983 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 36 ft (11 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Bowie, 2.0 miles E.
- 7,983residents (2020 Census)
- 36 ftelevation · 11 m
- 3.4 sq miland area · 8.8 km²
- 2,340 / sq mipopulation density
- 20721ZIP code
About Fairwood
Fairwood is an unincorporated area and census-designated place (CDP) in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States. The population was 7,983 at the 2020 census.
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Living in Fairwood
- Median household income
- $181,458
- Median home value
- $713,700
- Median rent
- $3,435/mo
- Median age
- 40.6
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Fairwood had 7,983 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 7,983 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,340 per sq mi (903 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Fairwood at a glance
| State | Maryland (MD) |
|---|---|
| County | Prince George's County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 7,983 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.41 sq mi (8.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km²) |
| Elevation | 36 ft (11 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.9547° N, 76.7765° W |
| ZIP code | 20721 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2427580 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Fairwood
- Bowie2.0 mi E
- Mitchellville2.1 mi SW
- Woodmore2.4 mi S
- Glenn Dale2.4 mi NW
- Lanham3.4 mi W
- Springdale3.9 mi W
- Lake Arbor4.4 mi SW
- Seabrook4.4 mi NW
- Kettering4.6 mi S
- Glenarden4.7 mi W
- Queen Anne5.1 mi SE
- New Carrollton5.5 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Fairwood
What county is Fairwood in?
Fairwood is in Prince George's County, Maryland.
What is the population of Fairwood, MD?
7,983 people lived in Fairwood at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Fairwood, MD?
The ZIP code of Fairwood is 20721.
What is the elevation of Fairwood?
36 feet (11 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Fairwood?
Bowie (2.0 mi), Mitchellville (2.1 mi), Woodmore (2.4 mi), Glenn Dale (2.4 mi), Lanham (3.4 mi).
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