District Heights, Maryland

District Heights: City in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States

About

District Heights is a city located in the county of Prince George's in the U.S. state of Maryland. Its population at the 2010 census was 5,837 and a population density of 2,605 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 5,979 inhabitants.

The city was created 88 years ago in 1935.

District Heights locator map
Location of District Heights on Maryland map.

Quick Facts about District Heights

Population : 5,979 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : Maryland (United States)
County : Prince George's County
Phone Area Codes : 301
Area : 2.24 km2
Altitude : 266 feet / 81 meters
Establishment : January 01, 1936 (88 years ago)
Time Zone : Eastern Time Zone
Local time : 16:34:54 (7th November 2024)
Postal code : 20747
Density : 2,669 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : 2.37% (2010-2020)
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Geography

District Heights is located at 38°51'27"N 76°53'22"W (38.8576100, -76.8894200).

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Demographics

The population of District Heights increased by 2.37% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 5,837 - census
2011 5,805 -0.55% estimation process
2012 5,854 0.84% estimation process
2013 5,901 0.8% estimation process
2014 5,956 0.92% estimation process
2015 5,994 0.63% estimation process
2016 6,004 0.17% estimation process
2017 6,004 0% estimation process
2018 5,994 -0.17% estimation process
2019 5,984 -0.17% estimation process
2020 5,979 -0.08% estimation process

District Heights zip code is 20747. County name: Prince George's, County fips: 24033

People born in District Heights (5)

People born in District Heights, including football player, linebacker NaVorro Bowman, dancer LaTonya Swann, basketball player Abdulai Jalloh, .

List

  • Shaneil Jenkins (American-football player (1994-)) he was born in 07/02/1994
  • Kamrin Moore (American football cornerback) he was born in 01/10/1996

Schools in District Heights

College & universities near District Heights, MD

Code Name City ZIP
430184 Strayer University-Maryland Suitland (MD) 20746

Stations (22)

Amtrak & bus stations near District Heights, MD

Code Name Address Type
WAS Washington Union Station 50 Massachusetts Ave NE RAIL
NCR New Carrollton station 4300 Garden City Drive RAIL
ALX Union Station 110 Callahan Drive RAIL
LOR Lorton station 8006 Lorton Road RAIL
RKV Rockville station 251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd. RAIL

Post offices near District Heights

Post Office Name City ZIP
District Heigh Post Office District Heights (MD) 20747

Other cities in Prince George's County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Prince George's County , MD. (more)

City Name Population Title
Bowie 58,212 The most populous city in Prince George's County, Maryland.
Chillum 33,513 Census designated place in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States
College Park 32,173 Public research university in the city of College Park in Prince George's County, Maryland
South Laurel 26,112 Census designated place in Prince George’s County, Maryland, United States
Laurel 25,548 City in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States
Fort Washington 24,183 Unincorporated community in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States
Greenbelt 23,229 City in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States
Camp Springs 19,096 Census designated place in Prince George’s County, Maryland, United States
Langley Park 18,755 Census designated place in Maryland, United States
Hyattsville 18,217 City in Prince George’s County, Maryland, United States
Calverton 17,724 Unincorporated area in Montgomery and Prince George's County, Maryland, United States
Beltsville 16,772 Census designated place in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States
Hillcrest Heights 16,469 City in Polk County, Florida, United States of America
East Riverdale 15,509 Area in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States
Adelphi 15,086 Census designated place in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States
Glenn Dale 13,466 Census designated place in Maryland, United States

Distance to Other Cities

District Heights distances to largest Maryland cities