Forest Heights, Maryland
Forest Heights: Town in Maryland, United States
About
Forest Heights is a town located in the county of Prince George's in the U.S. state of Maryland. Its population at the 2010 census was 2,447 and a population density of 2,029 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 2,558 inhabitants.
The town was created 75 years ago in 1948.
Quick Facts about Forest Heights
| Population : | 2,558 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Maryland (United States) |
| County : | Prince George's County |
| Postal code : | 20745 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 240, 301 |
| Area : | 1.21 km2 |
| Altitude : | 161 feet / 49 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1949 (75 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time : | 09:06:08 (20th April 2024) |
| Density : | 2,121 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 4.34% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Forest Heights is located at 38°48'34"N 76°59'53"W (38.8095600, -76.9980300).
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Demographics
The population of Forest Heights increased by 4.34% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 2,447 | - | census |
| 2011 | 2,495 | 1.92% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 2,517 | 0.87% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 2,535 | 0.71% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 2,558 | 0.9% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 2,573 | 0.58% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 2,576 | 0.12% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 2,575 | -0.04% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 2,570 | -0.19% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 2,564 | -0.23% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 2,558 | -0.23% | estimation process |
Schools in Forest Heights
College & universities near Forest Heights, MD
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 436030 | Hair Academy II | Hillcrest Heights (MD) | 20748-1401 |
Stations (22)
Amtrak & bus stations near Forest Heights, MD
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALX | Union Station | 110 Callahan Drive | RAIL |
| WAS | Washington Union Station | 50 Massachusetts Ave NE | RAIL |
| NCR | New Carrollton station | 4300 Garden City Drive | RAIL |
| LOR | Lorton station | 8006 Lorton Road | RAIL |
| BCV | Burke Centre | 10399 Premier Court | RAIL |
Post offices near Forest Heights
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Oxon Hill Post Office | Oxon Hill (MD) | 20745 |
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
Forest Heights distances to largest Maryland cities
