Lanham
Census-designated place in Prince George's County, Maryland
Lanham is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Prince George's County, Maryland, with 11,282 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 141 ft (43 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Seabrook, 1.5 miles NW.
- 11,282residents (2020 Census)
- 141 ftelevation · 43 m
- 3.5 sq miland area · 9.1 km²
- 3,198 / sq mipopulation density
- 20706ZIP code
About Lanham
Lanham is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States. As of the 2020 United States census, it has a population of 11,282. The New Carrollton station (the terminus of the Washington Metro's Orange Line) as well as an Amtrak station are across the Capital Beltway in New Carrollton, Maryland. Doctors Community Hospital is located in Lanham.
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Living in Lanham
- Median household income
- $103,556
- Median home value
- $436,900
- Median rent
- $2,050/mo
- Median age
- 38.6
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Lanham had 11,282 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 11,282 |
|---|---|
| Density | 3,198 per sq mi (1,235 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Lanham at a glance
| State | Maryland (MD) |
|---|---|
| County | Prince George's County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 11,282 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.53 sq mi (9.1 km²) |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km²) |
| Elevation | 141 ft (43 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.9622° N, 76.8392° W |
| ZIP code | 20706 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2445550 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Lanham
- Seabrook1.5 mi NW
- Springdale1.8 mi S
- New Carrollton2.1 mi W
- Mitchellville2.4 mi SE
- Glenarden2.5 mi SW
- Glenn Dale2.6 mi NE
- Landover Hills3.2 mi SW
- Greenbelt3.3 mi NW
- Woodlawn3.4 mi W
- Fairwood3.4 mi E
- Landover3.7 mi SW
- Lake Arbor3.7 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Lanham
What county is Lanham in?
Lanham is in Prince George's County, Maryland.
What is the population of Lanham, MD?
11,282 people lived in Lanham at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Lanham, MD?
The ZIP code of Lanham is 20706.
What is the elevation of Lanham?
141 feet (43 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Lanham?
Seabrook (1.5 mi), Springdale (1.8 mi), New Carrollton (2.1 mi), Mitchellville (2.4 mi), Glenarden (2.5 mi).
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