Fort Washington
Census-designated place in Prince George's County, Maryland
Fort Washington is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Prince George's County, Maryland, with 24,261 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 105 ft (32 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Fort Hunt, 2.7 miles W.
- 24,261residents (2020 Census)
- 105 ftelevation · 32 m
- 13.8 sq miland area · 35.7 km²
- 1,759 / sq mipopulation density
- 20744main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Fort Washington
Fort Washington is an unincorporated area and census-designated place in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States. It borders the Potomac River, situated 20 miles south of downtown Washington, D.C. As of the 2020 census, it had a population of 24,261. The Fort Washington community is located west of Maryland Route 210, with some additional area to the east of the highway.
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Living in Fort Washington
- Median household income
- $143,333
- Median home value
- $480,100
- Median rent
- $2,690/mo
- Median age
- 45.9
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Fort Washington had 24,261 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 24,261 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,759 per sq mi (679 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Fort Washington at a glance
| State | Maryland (MD) |
|---|---|
| County | Prince George's County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 24,261 (2020) |
| Land area | 13.79 sq mi (35.7 km²) |
| Water area | 2.78 sq mi (7.19 km²) |
| Elevation | 105 ft (32 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.7319° N, 77.0087° W |
| ZIP codes | 20744, 22308 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2429525 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Fort Washington
- Fort Hunt, VA2.7 mi W
- Friendly3.0 mi NE
- National Harbor3.6 mi N
- Accokeek3.9 mi S
- Hybla Valley, VA4.0 mi W
- Oxon Hill4.0 mi NE
- Belle Haven, VA4.1 mi NW
- Forest Heights5.2 mi N
- Huntington, VA5.3 mi NW
- Mount Vernon, VA5.4 mi W
- Clinton5.4 mi E
- Groveton, VA5.5 mi W
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Frequently asked questions about Fort Washington
What county is Fort Washington in?
Fort Washington is in Prince George's County, Maryland.
What is the population of Fort Washington, MD?
24,261 people lived in Fort Washington at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Fort Washington, MD?
The main ZIP code is 20744. Other ZIP codes: 22308.
What is the elevation of Fort Washington?
105 feet (32 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Fort Washington?
Fort Hunt (2.7 mi), Friendly (3.0 mi), National Harbor (3.6 mi), Accokeek (3.9 mi), Hybla Valley (4.0 mi).
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