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

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.
- 5,509residents (2020 Census)
- 1.3 sq miland area · 3.3 km²
- 4,363 / sq mipopulation density
- 20745ZIP code
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 had 5,509 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 5,509 |
|---|---|
| Density | 4,363 per sq mi (1,685 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
National Harbor at a glance
| State | Maryland (MD) |
|---|---|
| County | Prince George's County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 5,509 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.26 sq mi (3.3 km²) |
| Water area | 0.39 sq mi (1.02 km²) |
| Coordinates | 38.7835° N, 77.0100° W |
| ZIP code | 20745 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2455018 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near National Harbor
- Forest Heights1.6 mi N
- Oxon Hill2.2 mi E
- Belle Haven, VA2.6 mi W
- Glassmanor2.8 mi NE
- Friendly2.8 mi SE
- Huntington, VA3.3 mi W
- Fort Washington3.6 mi S
- Temple Hills3.8 mi NE
- Fort Hunt, VA4.2 mi SW
- Hillcrest Heights4.2 mi NE
- Marlow Heights4.5 mi NE
- Hybla Valley, VA4.5 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
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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