20748 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Maryland based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 20748 is African American. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 20748 is African American. The current unemployment level in 20748 is 3.8%.
| Population | 40,763 |
| Population Growth Rate | 5.51% |
| Population Density | 4,584 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 15,536 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 3.5% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $73,194 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $331,050 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (September 2025) | 3.8% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6.0% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 86.22% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 75.85% |
20748 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 1,676 | 4.15% |
| Black | 34,780 | 86.2% |
| Hispanic | 3,640 | 9.02% |
| Asian | 218 | 0.54% |
| Native American | 24 | 0.06% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 10 | 0.02% |
20748 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 40 | 0.79% |
| Black | 3,876 | 76.57% |
| Hispanic | 1,061 | 20.96% |
| Asian | 62 | 1.22% |
| Native American | 15 | 0.3% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 8 | 0.16% |
20748 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,772 | 7.34% |
| Bachelor Degree | 3,459 | 14.33% |
| High School Diploma | 8,494 | 35.19% |
| No High School Diploma | 423 | 1.75% |
| GED or Alternate | 973 | 4.03% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 5,499 | 22.78% |
| Associates Degree | 1,753 | 7.26% |
| Masters Degree | 1,279 | 5.3% |
| Professional Degree | 310 | 1.28% |
| Doctorate Degree | 177 | 0.73% |