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

Kettering is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Prince George's County, Maryland, with 14,424 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 138 ft (42 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Largo, 1.9 miles W.
- 14,424residents (2020 Census)
- 138 ftelevation · 42 m
- 5.5 sq miland area · 14.2 km²
- 2,625 / sq mipopulation density
- 20774main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Kettering
Kettering is an unincorporated area and census-designated place in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States. At the 2020 United States census, the population was 14,424. Kettering is adjacent to Prince George's Community College, the upscale gated community of Woodmore, Six Flags America, Evangel Temple megachurch, and the community of Largo at the end of the Washington Metro’s Blue and Silver Lines. Watkins Regional Park in Kettering offers a large playground, a colorful carousel, miniature golf, a miniature train ride, and various animals.
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Living in Kettering
- Median household income
- $126,938
- Median home value
- $418,500
- Median rent
- $2,297/mo
- Median age
- 49.4
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Kettering had 14,424 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 14,424 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,625 per sq mi (1,014 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Kettering at a glance
| State | Maryland (MD) |
|---|---|
| County | Prince George's County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 14,424 (2020) |
| Land area | 5.49 sq mi (14.2 km²) |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi (0.06 km²) |
| Elevation | 138 ft (42 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.8897° N, 76.7903° W |
| ZIP codes | 20774, 20721 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2443900 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Kettering
- Largo1.9 mi W
- Woodmore2.3 mi N
- Lake Arbor2.6 mi NW
- Brown Station2.7 mi S
- Mitchellville3.4 mi N
- Brock Hall3.5 mi SE
- Marlboro Village4.0 mi S
- Westphalia4.0 mi SW
- Springdale4.3 mi NW
- Summerfield4.3 mi W
- Glenarden4.5 mi NW
- Fairwood4.6 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Kettering
What county is Kettering in?
Kettering is in Prince George's County, Maryland.
What is the population of Kettering, MD?
14,424 people lived in Kettering at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Kettering, MD?
The main ZIP code is 20774. Other ZIP codes: 20721.
What is the elevation of Kettering?
138 feet (42 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Kettering?
Largo (1.9 mi), Woodmore (2.3 mi), Lake Arbor (2.6 mi), Brown Station (2.7 mi), Mitchellville (3.4 mi).
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