20720 — Bowie, MD Home Values
Typical home value $584,532 as of July 2026 · 149th of 320 in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
Blue: typical home value (Zillow ZHVI) in ZIP code 20720, July 2021 to July 2026. This page shows observed data only; no forecast.
How 20720 compares in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV area
ZIP code 20720 (Bowie, MD) has a typical home value of $584,532 as of July 2026, ranking 149th of 320 ZIP codes tracked in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV area, more expensive than about 54% of ZIP codes in the metro. Prices here have moved -0.6% over the trailing 12 months. Over the past five years, the typical value in this ZIP code has changed +11.0%, from $526,502 in July 2021 to $584,532 in July 2026. Against observed rent, the typical home here sells for 12.8× the annual rent ($3,812/mo), a common way to gauge whether buying looks cheap relative to renting in this ZIP code.
Every figure above is observed Zillow data. Sialim's forecasting engine works at the metro level; see the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV forecast for a modeled outlook, or browse the full ranked list of ZIP codes in Washington.
Population and demographics
ZIP code 20720 has a population of 26,243, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimate. By race and ethnicity: 69.5% Black or African American, 12.7% White, 7.2% Hispanic or Latino, 4.9% Asian, 4.6% two or more races, and 1.2% another race.
Nearby public schools
| School | Address | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| High Bridge Elementary | 7011 High Bridge Rd, Bowie, MD | 0.9 mi |
| Rockledge Elementary | 7701 Laurel Bowie Rd, Bowie, MD | 1.4 mi |
| Whitehall Elementary | 3901 Woodhaven Ln, Bowie, MD | 1.8 mi |
Distance is straight-line from the ZIP code's center; driving distance will be longer. School attendance is set by district boundaries, not proximity. Confirm which school a specific address is zoned for with the local school district. Source: National Center for Education Statistics.
Frequently asked questions
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 20720?
$584,532 as of July 2026, the latest month Zillow has published observed data for.
Is 20720 an expensive ZIP code in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV area?
20720 ranks 149th of 320 ZIP codes in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV area by typical home value, more expensive than about 54% of ZIP codes in the metro.
How much have home values in 20720 changed over the past year?
-0.6% over the trailing 12 months, from observed Zillow data.
Is it cheaper to buy or rent in ZIP code 20720?
The typical home price is 12.8× the observed annual rent in this ZIP code ($3,812/mo). Lower multiples favor buying over renting, all else equal.
What is the population of ZIP code 20720?
26,243, per the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimate.
What are the closest public schools to ZIP code 20720?
High Bridge Elementary (0.9 mi), Rockledge Elementary (1.4 mi), Whitehall Elementary (1.8 mi), by straight-line distance from the ZIP code's center. School attendance is set by district boundaries, not proximity. Confirm assignment with the local school district.
Is this page showing a forecast for 20720?
No. Every number on this page is observed Zillow data as of July 2026, not a forecast. Sialim's forecasting engine runs at the metro level; see the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV forecast for a modeled outlook.
ZIP-level values shown here are observed Zillow data, not forecasts. Sialim's forecasting engine works at the metro level today; ZIP-level forecasts are planned for Sialim Pro. Data © Zillow, via Zillow Research.