Forestville
Census-designated place in Prince George's County, Maryland
Forestville is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Prince George's County, Maryland, with 12,831 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 279 ft (85 m) above sea level. The nearest town is District Heights, 1.1 miles NW.
- 12,831residents (2020 Census)
- 279 ftelevation · 85 m
- 3.6 sq miland area · 9.3 km²
- 3,569 / sq mipopulation density
- 20747ZIP code
About Forestville
Forestville is an unincorporated area and census-designated place (CDP) in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States. Per the 2020 census, the population was 12,831. The community is a mixture of garden apartments, single-family homes, and shopping centers built mostly from the 1930s through 1970s, adjacent to the communities of District Heights, Suitland, Morningside, Westphalia and Camp Springs.
Forestville is located close to the town of Upper Marlboro, where many Prince George's County Board Offices are located. Additionally, Forestville is located adjacent to the Joint Base Andrews/ Andrews Air Force Base. The neighborhood has a majority African-American population. It is convenient to the Capital Beltway (I-95/I-495) and Maryland Route 4 for many, including employees of Andrews Air Force Base and the U.S. Census Bureau. Forestville is located within proximity to the Suitland Metro Station, served by WMATA's Green Line. A notable former resident was Steny Hoyer, now Democratic Leader of the United States House of Representatives.
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Living in Forestville
- Median household income
- $70,579
- Median home value
- $339,000
- Median rent
- $1,719/mo
- Median age
- 42.5
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Forestville had 12,831 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 12,831 |
|---|---|
| Density | 3,569 per sq mi (1,378 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Forestville at a glance
| State | Maryland (MD) |
|---|---|
| County | Prince George's County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 12,831 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.60 sq mi (9.3 km²) |
| Elevation | 279 ft (85 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.8504° N, 76.8716° W |
| ZIP code | 20747 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2429000 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Forestville
- District Heights1.1 mi NW
- Capitol Heights1.7 mi N
- Walker Mill1.9 mi NW
- Morningside1.9 mi SW
- Westphalia2.5 mi E
- Suitland2.7 mi W
- Andrews AFB2.8 mi S
- Coral Hills3.1 mi NW
- Peppermill Village3.1 mi N
- Maryland Park3.3 mi NW
- Seat Pleasant3.4 mi NW
- Largo3.4 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Forestville
What county is Forestville in?
Forestville is in Prince George's County, Maryland.
What is the population of Forestville, MD?
12,831 people lived in Forestville at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Forestville, MD?
The ZIP code of Forestville is 20747.
What is the elevation of Forestville?
279 feet (85 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Forestville?
District Heights (1.1 mi), Capitol Heights (1.7 mi), Walker Mill (1.9 mi), Morningside (1.9 mi), Westphalia (2.5 mi).
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