Morningside
Town in Prince George's County, Maryland
Morningside is a town in Prince George's County, Maryland, with 1,240 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 262 ft (80 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Andrews AFB, 1.6 miles SE.
- 1,240residents (2020 Census)
- 262 ftelevation · 80 m
- 0.6 sq miland area · 1.5 km²
- 2,185 / sq mipopulation density
- 20762ZIP code
About Morningside
Morningside is an incorporated town in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States. Per the 2020 census, the population was 1,240. The town developed with the establishment of nearby Andrews Air Force Base and the federal Census Bureau. The government of the town is led by a mayor and town council. Morningside Elementary School and Benjamin Foulois Junior High School/Elementary/Creative and Performing Arts Academy (current) as well as Michael J Polley Neighborhood Park are located within the town limits. Morningside has one of the largest VFW posts (chapters) in the entire country. Morningside is also the city of license of one of Washington's most prominent radio stations, from the 1960s to the present, WJFK and WPGC-FM. Additionally, Morningside is home to one of the busiest volunteer fire departments in Prince George's County, Morningside VFD Station 827. In 2015, station 827 ran over 8,000 calls for service with 150 working fires in Morningside and the adjacent communities, and has garnered national recognition for their service to the community.
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Living in Morningside
- Median household income
- $69,000
- Median home value
- $296,700
- Median rent
- $2,464/mo
- Median age
- 44.3
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Morningside had 1,240 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,240 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,185 per sq mi (844 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Morningside at a glance
| State | Maryland (MD) |
|---|---|
| County | Prince George's County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 1,240 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.57 sq mi (1.5 km²) |
| Elevation | 262 ft (80 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.8266° N, 76.8896° W |
| ZIP code | 20762 |
| Official website | morningsidemaryland.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2453625 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Morningside
- Andrews AFB1.6 mi SE
- Forestville1.9 mi NE
- Camp Springs2.1 mi SW
- District Heights2.2 mi N
- Suitland2.3 mi NW
- Marlow Heights2.8 mi W
- Silver Hill2.8 mi W
- Melwood3.1 mi SE
- Walker Mill3.2 mi N
- Capitol Heights3.4 mi N
- Temple Hills3.4 mi W
- Westphalia3.5 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Morningside
What county is Morningside in?
Morningside is in Prince George's County, Maryland.
What is the population of Morningside, MD?
1,240 people lived in Morningside at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Morningside, MD?
The ZIP code of Morningside is 20762.
What is the elevation of Morningside?
262 feet (80 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Morningside?
Andrews AFB (1.6 mi), Forestville (1.9 mi), Camp Springs (2.1 mi), District Heights (2.2 mi), Suitland (2.3 mi).
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