University Park Maryland Map

About University Park, Maryland

University Park is a locality in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,698. The population density is 2048.7 people per km². University Park is located at 38.9704°N, 76.9419°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 20782.

University Park unfolds across rolling terrain, a verdant expanse where mature trees, their branches reaching like ancient arms, cast dappled patterns on quiet streets. The air here, especially after a summer rain, carries the clean scent of damp earth and the faint sweetness of blooming honeysuckle, a subtle perfume that clings to the afternoon. Homes, many of them modest but well-tended, are interspersed with pockets of woodland, creating a sense of both settled habitation and untamed nature. The land itself seems to hold its breath, a gentle undulation that guides the eye towards the distant, hazy outline of larger urban centers, yet maintains a distinct, almost pastoral, character. This particular locality within Prince George's County has long been tied to the intellectual currents of its namesake institution, the University of Maryland. The presence of the university has shaped its economy, drawing a population of students, faculty, and staff who contribute to a vibrant, if somewhat transient, demographic. Beyond the academic pulse, the area holds echoes of earlier eras, with remnants of the region’s agricultural past occasionally surfacing in the form of older farmhouses or the enduring openness of certain undeveloped parcels. The very streets seem to whisper tales of generations who have walked them, a quiet continuity underpinning the modern bustle of academic pursuit and residential life.

About This University Park Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of University Park, Maryland — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.970388, -76.941919. 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 University Park and Prince George's County.

Detailed location data for University Park includes the ZIP code (20782), 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 University Park is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.