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 90 years ago in 1935.
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 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 38.8576,-76.8894 |
| Altitude | 266 feet / 81 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1936 (90 years ago) |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time | 13:43:34 (19th April 2026) |
| Postal code | 20747 |
| Density | 2,669 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 2.37% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 64℉ Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather |
Geography
District Heights is located at 38°51'27"N 76°53'22"W (38.8576100, -76.8894200).
District Heights map
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Weather
A chance of rain showers before 8am, then showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 64. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
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 |
People born in District Heights (5)
People born in District Heights, including football player, linebacker NaVorro Bowman, dancer LaTonya Swann, basketball player Abdulai Jalloh, .
More notable people
- 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
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to District Heights, MD. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 430184 | Strayer University-Maryland | Suitland (MD) | 20746 |
Nearby Transit Stations (22)
Rail and bus stations connected to District Heights, MD. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| NCR | New Carrollton station | 4300 Garden City Drive | RAIL |
| WAS | Washington Union Station | 50 Massachusetts Ave NE | 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 |
Closest post offices linked to 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