Mount Rainier
City in Prince George's County, Maryland
Mount Rainier is a city in Prince George's County, Maryland, with 8,333 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 79 ft (24 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Brentwood, 0.4 miles E.
- 8,333residents (2020 Census)
- 79 ftelevation · 24 m
- 0.6 sq miland area · 1.7 km²
- 13,080 / sq mipopulation density
- 20712main ZIP code (4 in total)
About Mount Rainier
Mount Rainier () is a city in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States, bordering Washington, D.C. The population was 8,333 at the 2020 census. Mount Rainier is contained between the Northwest Branch Anacostia River, Cedar Lane Alley, and 34th Street to the north, 37th Street and 37th Place to the northeast, Upshur Street and Queens Chapel Road to the west, the CSX Capital Subdivision train tracks to the east, and Eastern Avenue NE to the south. Mount Rainier got its start as a streetcar suburb, when tracks were laid for the 82 Streetcar Line. According to local tradition, surveyors from the Pacific Northwest named the town, giving the streets names such as Shasta and Cascade. Historic U.S. 1 runs through the center of the town and serves as the main street and central business district.
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Living in Mount Rainier
- Median household income
- $68,505
- Median home value
- $529,600
- Median rent
- $1,457/mo
- Median age
- 40.1
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Mount Rainier had 8,333 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 8,333 |
|---|---|
| Density | 13,080 per sq mi (5,050 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Mount Rainier at a glance
| State | Maryland (MD) |
|---|---|
| County | Prince George's County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 8,333 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.64 sq mi (1.7 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km²) |
| Elevation | 79 ft (24 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.9424° N, 76.9646° W |
| ZIP codes | 20712, 20018, 20722, 20781 |
| Official website | mountrainiermd.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2454275 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Mount Rainier
- Brentwood0.4 mi E
- North Brentwood0.8 mi E
- Cottage City0.9 mi E
- Hyattsville1.4 mi N
- Colmar Manor1.5 mi SE
- Chillum1.8 mi NW
- Edmonston1.9 mi E
- Bladensburg2.0 mi E
- University Park2.3 mi NE
- Riverdale Park2.6 mi NE
- Cheverly3.0 mi E
- East Riverdale3.1 mi NE
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Frequently asked questions about Mount Rainier
What county is Mount Rainier in?
Mount Rainier is in Prince George's County, Maryland.
What is the population of Mount Rainier, MD?
8,333 people lived in Mount Rainier at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Mount Rainier, MD?
The main ZIP code is 20712. Other ZIP codes: 20018, 20722, 20781.
What is the elevation of Mount Rainier?
79 feet (24 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Mount Rainier?
Brentwood (0.4 mi), North Brentwood (0.8 mi), Cottage City (0.9 mi), Hyattsville (1.4 mi), Colmar Manor (1.5 mi).
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