Greenbelt, Maryland
Greenbelt: city in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States
About
Greenbelt 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 23,068. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 23,229 inhabitants.
The city was created 90 years ago in 1935.
Quick Facts about Greenbelt
| Population | 23,229 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Maryland (United States) |
| County | Prince George's County |
| Twitter username | CityofGreenbelt |
| Postal code | 20768, 20770, 20771 |
| Phone Area Codes | 301, 240 |
| Official name | Greenbelt |
| Has part | Greenbelt Historic District |
| Latitude & Longitude | 39.0046,-76.8755 |
| Named for | green belt |
| Altitude | 515 feet / 157, 161 meters |
| Establishment | June 01, 1935 (90 years ago) |
| Time Zone | UTC−05:00, Eastern Time Zone, UTC−04:00 |
| Local time | 01:59:19 (16th April 2026) |
| Population growth | 0.69% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 92℉ Partly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Greenbelt is located at 39°0'16"N 76°52'32"W (39.0045500, -76.8755300). It has 4 neighbors: Beltsville, Berwyn, New Carrollton and Riverdale Park.
Greenbelt map
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Weather
Partly sunny, with a high near 92. Southwest wind 5 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
7-Day ForecastDemographics
The population of Greenbelt increased by 0.69% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1940 | 2,831 | - | 1940 United States Census |
| 1950 | 7,076 | 59.99% | estimation process |
| 2010 | 23,068 | 69.33% | census |
| 2011 | 22,376 | -3.09% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 22,578 | 0.89% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 22,762 | 0.81% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 22,997 | 1.02% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 23,159 | 0.7% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 23,215 | 0.24% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 23,242 | 0.12% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 23,236 | -0.03% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 23,224 | -0.05% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 23,229 | 0.02% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Greenbelt
1Greenbelt Park
6565 Greenbelt Rd, Greenbelt, MD 20770, United States View details
Phone: +13013443948 | Website available
2Buddy Attick Lake Park
555 Crescent Rd, Greenbelt, MD 20770, United States View details
Phone: +13013972200 | Website available
3Greenbelt Lake Park
555 Crescent Rd, Greenbelt, MD 20770, United States View details
Phone: +13013972200 | Website available
4NASA Goddard Visitor Center
9432 Greenbelt Rd, Greenbelt, MD 20771, United States View details
Phone: +13012868981 | Website available
5Schrom Hills Recreation Center
6915 Hanover Pkwy, Greenbelt, MD 20770, United States View details
Phone: +13013972200 | Website available
Where to Eat in Greenbelt
1TGI Fridays
6460 Capitol Dr, Greenbelt, MD 20770, United States View details
Phone: +13013452503 | Website available
2Silver Diner- Greenbelt
6040 Greenbelt Rd, Greenbelt, MD 20770, United States View details
Phone: +13012200028 | Website available
3Chevys
7511 Greenbelt Rd, Greenbelt, MD 20770, United States View details
Phone: +13012200078 | Website available
4IHOP
7405 Greenbelt Rd, Greenbelt, MD 20770, United States View details
Phone: +13014861234 | Website available
5MISSION BBQ
5506 Cherrywood Ln, Greenbelt, MD 20770, United States View details
Phone: +12405429200 | Website available
Where to Stay in Greenbelt
1Holiday Inn Washington D.C.-Greenbelt MD, an IHG Hotel
7200 Hanover Dr, Greenbelt, MD 20770, United States View details
Phone: +13019827000 | Website available
2Crowne Plaza Greenbelt - Washington DC, an IHG Hotel
6400 Ivy Ln, Greenbelt, MD 20770, United States View details
Phone: +13014413700 | Website available
3Hilton Garden Inn Washington DC/Greenbelt
7810 Walker Dr, Greenbelt, MD 20770, United States View details
Phone: +13014747400 | Website available
4Sonesta Select Greenbelt
6301 Golden Triangle Dr, Greenbelt, MD 20770, United States View details
Phone: +13014413311 | Website available
5Residence Inn by Marriott Greenbelt
6320 Golden Triangle Dr, Greenbelt, MD 20770, United States View details
Phone: +13019821600 | Website available
Services and Civic Places in Greenbelt
1Greenbelt Code Enforcement
15 Crescent Rd, Greenbelt, MD 20770, United States View details
Phone: +13013455417 | Website available
People born in Greenbelt (9)
People born in Greenbelt, including basketball player Delonte Holland, football player, defensive end, BCS national champion Derrick Harvey, mathematician Walter Herman Penney, .
More notable people
- Afia Charles (Antiguan sprint athlete) she was born in 22/07/1992
- Henry Buchanan (American boxer) he was born in 05/08/1978
- Russell Hairston (American football player) he was born in 10/02/1964
- Will Davis (American football player) he was born in 02/06/1986
- Isaiah Prince (American-football player) he was born in 29/07/1997
- Barbara J. McGee she was born in 01/02/1943
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Greenbelt, MD. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 162061 | Capitol Technology University | Laurel (MD) | 20708 |
Nearby Transit Stations (23)
Rail and bus stations connected to Greenbelt, 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 |
| RKV | Rockville station | 251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd. | RAIL |
| BWI | BWI Rail Station | 7 Amtrak Way | RAIL |
| ALX | Union Station | 110 Callahan Drive | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Greenbelt.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Greenbel Post Office | Greenbelt (MD) | 20770 |
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 |
| 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 |
| New Carrollton | 12,909 | City in Prince George’s County, Maryland, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Greenbelt distances to largest Maryland cities