Temple Hills Maryland Map

About Temple Hills, Maryland

Temple Hills is a locality in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States. It has a population of approximately 8,969. The population density is 2397.2 people per km². Temple Hills is located at 38.8140°N, 76.9455°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 20744.

Temple Hills rises from the rolling terrain of Prince George's County, its landscape a mosaic of suburban development pushing against the remnants of older, more pastoral scenes. It lies 2.4 miles north of Prince Georges, MD (from Prince Georges, MD: bearing 9°T), and is situated 7.4 miles south-east of Washington. The land itself possesses a subtle, almost imperceptible hummocky character, a gentle rise and fall that hints at its geological past, where streams like Broad Creek and its tributaries carve their way through the soil, often disappearing into culverts beneath the asphalt arteries that connect the neighborhoods. Mature trees, oaks and maples mostly, stand as silent witnesses to decades of change, their branches reaching out like gnarled fingers, catching the humid air of late summer afternoons and casting dappled shadows across manicured lawns and the occasional patch of wilder growth. The quality of light here, especially as dusk begins to settle, can be remarkably soft, a hazy golden wash that softens the edges of the modern homes and lends a quiet dignity to the older, more established streets. The history of Temple Hills is intrinsically linked to the broader narrative of suburban expansion in the Washington D.C. metropolitan area, a story of farmland gradually giving way to residential tracts and commercial centers. While not boasting grand historical landmarks, its character is shaped by the layers of development that have occurred, from the early agricultural roots to the mid-20th century housing booms that defined much of its current form. The local economy, like much of the county, is largely service-oriented, with residents commuting to jobs across the region, though smaller businesses and retail centers provide local employment and gathering spots. The presence of educational institutions nearby, though not within Temple Hills itself, draws a steady flow of students and faculty, contributing to a dynamic, if somewhat transient, population. The nearby parks and green spaces, remnants of the once-widespread woodlands, offer a quiet counterpoint to the bustling commercial corridors, providing places for recreation and a connection to the natural world that still endures within the heart of Prince George's County.

About This Temple Hills Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Temple Hills, Maryland — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.814002, -76.94553. 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 Temple Hills and Prince George's County.

Detailed location data for Temple Hills includes the ZIP code (21009), telephone area code (240, 301), 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 Temple Hills is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.