District Heights Maryland Map

About District Heights, Maryland

District Heights is a locality in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States. It has a population of approximately 5,891. The population density is 2625.1 people per km². District Heights is located at 38.8576°N, 76.8894°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 20747.

District Heights rises from the gentle, rolling terrain of Prince George's County, a place where the urban sprawl of the Washington metropolitan area begins to soften into a more residential character. It lies 6.3 miles north-north-east of Prince Georges, MD (from Prince Georges, MD: bearing 32°T), and is situated 8.3 miles east-south-east of Washington. The landscape here is a mosaic of mature trees, their canopies forming a dappled shade over sidewalks and lawns, interspersed with well-tended gardens that burst with color in the warmer months. Streets, often lined with modest, comfortable homes, curve and weave, reflecting a planning that prioritized flow rather than rigid grids, giving the impression of a place that has settled organically into its surroundings. The air, especially in the late afternoon, carries a faint, earthy scent of damp soil and freshly cut grass, a quiet testament to the verdant embrace of this locality. The history of District Heights is intertwined with the post-World War II suburban expansion that transformed much of the American landscape, drawing families seeking affordable homes and a sense of community. Its development was fueled by a need for housing and a growing workforce, many of whom commuted to jobs in nearby federal agencies and burgeoning industries. While no single grand monument dominates the skyline, the character of District Heights is defined by its everyday rhythm: the morning rush of cars heading out, the quiet hum of lawnmowers on a Saturday, and the friendly nods exchanged between neighbors. The local economy, like many communities of its kind, is a blend of small businesses—convenience stores, diners, and service providers—that cater to the daily needs of its residents, contributing to a palpable sense of local interdependence.

About This District Heights Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of District Heights, Maryland — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.857613, -76.889417. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on District Heights and Prince George's County.

Detailed location data for District Heights includes the ZIP code (20747), telephone area code (301, 240), county seat of Prince George's County (Upper Marlboro), and school district assignment (Prince George's County Public Schools). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct District Heights is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.