National Harbor

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

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National Harbor is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Prince George's County, Maryland, with 5,509 residents (2020 Census). The nearest town is Forest Heights, 1.6 miles N.

About National Harbor

National Harbor is a census-designated place (CDP) in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States, located along the Potomac River near the Woodrow Wilson Bridge and just south of Washington, D.C. It originated as a 300-acre (1.2 km2) multi-use waterfront development. The population was 5,509 at the 2020 census.

The developer, Peterson Companies, says National Harbor draws 12 million visitors annually, as of 2025.

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Living in National Harbor

Median household income
$109,707
Median home value
$472,500
Median rent
$2,271/mo
Median age
48.6
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National Harbor, MD population

National Harbor had 5,509 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census5,509
Density4,363 per sq mi (1,685 per km²)

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

National Harbor at a glance

StateMaryland (MD)
CountyPrince George's County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population5,509 (2020)
Land area1.26 sq mi (3.3 km²)
Water area0.39 sq mi (1.02 km²)
Coordinates38.7835° N, 77.0100° W
ZIP code20745
Census code (GEOID)2455018

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

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Frequently asked questions about National Harbor

What county is National Harbor in?

National Harbor is in Prince George's County, Maryland.

What is the population of National Harbor, MD?

5,509 people lived in National Harbor at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of National Harbor, MD?

The ZIP code of National Harbor is 20745.

What towns are near National Harbor?

Forest Heights (1.6 mi), Oxon Hill (2.2 mi), Belle Haven (2.6 mi), Glassmanor (2.8 mi), Friendly (2.8 mi).

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