Friendly

Census-designated place in Prince George's County, Maryland

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Friendly is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Prince George's County, Maryland, with 9,937 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 236 ft (72 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Oxon Hill, 1.4 miles N.

About Friendly

Friendly is an unincorporated area and census-designated place (CDP) in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States, with an African-American majority population, located a few miles south of Washington, D.C. The population was 9,937 at the 2020 census.

Friendly had its own rural post office in the early 20th century, and is now under the mailing address Fort Washington. The name "Friendly" is most associated with Friendly High School, which serves most of the greater Fort Washington area. The Friendly area was largely rural until about 1960 and has steadily grown with single-family housing developments. At least five new residential neighborhoods are currently under construction in the area. Allentown Road connects Friendly with Andrews Air Force Base.

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Median household income
$127,670
Median home value
$437,800
Median rent
$2,306/mo
Median age
47.5
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Friendly, MD population

Friendly had 9,937 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census9,937
Density2,038 per sq mi (787 per km²)

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

Friendly at a glance

StateMaryland (MD)
CountyPrince George's County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population9,937 (2020)
Land area4.88 sq mi (12.6 km²)
Water area0.01 sq mi (0.01 km²)
Elevation236 ft (72 m)
Coordinates38.7603° N, 76.9670° W
ZIP code20744
Census code (GEOID)2430575

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

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Frequently asked questions about Friendly

What county is Friendly in?

Friendly is in Prince George's County, Maryland.

What is the population of Friendly, MD?

9,937 people lived in Friendly at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Friendly, MD?

The ZIP code of Friendly is 20744.

What is the elevation of Friendly?

236 feet (72 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Friendly?

Oxon Hill (1.4 mi), National Harbor (2.8 mi), Fort Washington (3.0 mi), Clinton (3.4 mi), Temple Hills (3.6 mi).

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