Mitchellville Maryland Map

About Mitchellville, Maryland

Mitchellville is a locality in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States. It has a population of 11,359. The population density is 885.7 people per km². Mitchellville is located at 38.9251°N, 76.7427°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 20720.

Mitchellville sits in a broad, gently rolling landscape where the earth leans toward the Chesapeake Bay, a subtle incline that hints at the distant water. It lies 1.4 miles south-south-west of Bowie, MD (from Bowie, MD: bearing 209°T), and is situated 6.1 miles south-south-west of Crofton. The air here, particularly on humid summer evenings, carries a faint, earthy sweetness, a blend of cut grass and the distant breath of the tidal marshes. Streets weave through a mosaic of mature trees – oaks, maples, and pines – their branches forming a dappled canopy that shifts with the wind, casting fleeting patterns on driveways and sidewalks. Homes, a mix of older, sturdy brick structures and newer builds, are often set back from the road, embraced by manicured lawns and the quiet hum of suburban life. The character of Mitchellville is one of settled quietude, a place where the day unfolds with a measured pace, marked by the distant rumble of traffic on larger arteries and the closer sounds of lawnmowers and children’s laughter. The history of Mitchellville is deeply intertwined with the agricultural heritage of Prince George's County, a legacy reflected in the occasional weathered barn or the expansive, still-working fields that punctuate the residential areas. Though the landscape has seen significant transformation over the decades, the economic pulse of Mitchellville still carries echoes of its agrarian past, now layered with the demands of a thriving suburban economy. Proximity to governmental centers and the wider Baltimore-Washington corridor has shaped its development, drawing a diverse population who find refuge and a sense of place here. While no single landmark dominates the skyline, the enduring presence of the land itself, its fertile soil and generous sky, remains the most distinctive feature of Mitchellville, a constant reminder of its roots.

About This Mitchellville Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Mitchellville, Maryland with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Mitchellville and Prince George's County.

Detailed location data for Mitchellville includes the ZIP code (20716), 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 Mitchellville is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.