Suitland Maryland Map

About Suitland, Maryland

Suitland is a locality in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States. It has a population of 23,793. The population density is 2242.9 people per km². Suitland is located at 38.8487°N, 76.9239°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 20746.

Suitland, Maryland, settles into the rolling terrain of Prince George's County, a place where the humid air hangs thick with the scent of damp earth and the distant hum of traffic. It lies 5.0 miles north-north-east of Prince Georges, MD (from Prince Georges, MD: bearing 18°T), and is situated 6.8 miles east-south-east of Washington. The landscape here is a gentle mosaic of mature trees, their canopies forming a verdant ceiling over winding streets, interspersed with the orderly grids of suburban neighborhoods and the occasional open expanse of a park. Sunlight, when it breaks through, often filters down in diffused shafts, casting a soft, almost watercolor-like glow on the meticulously kept lawns and the weathered brick of older buildings. The land itself seems to hold a quiet patience, the undulations of the ground subtly guiding the eye through the residential blocks and commercial centers that define the character of Suitland. This locality bears the imprint of a history deeply intertwined with the federal government and the burgeoning post-war American dream. Suitland became a significant center for federal agencies, notably the U.S. Census Bureau, drawing a diverse population and shaping its economic backbone around public service and related industries. The presence of these institutions has fostered a practical, forward-looking character, a place where efficiency and progress are valued. While not marked by grand historical monuments, Suitland’s legacy is etched in the steady rhythm of its daily life, a quiet testament to its role as a vital hub for information and a place where countless families have put down roots, their lives unfolding against the backdrop of this distinct Prince George's County setting.

About This Suitland Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Suitland, Maryland — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.848724, -76.923862. 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 Suitland and Prince George's County.

Detailed location data for Suitland includes the ZIP code (20746), 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 Suitland is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.