ZIP Code 20718 in Bowie, MD

Data Last Updated: January 1, 2026
City:Bowie, Maryland
County:Prince Georges County
Timezone:Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:2:15:41 AM
Population:No Population Data
Area Codes:227 / 240 / 301
Classification:PO Box
Coordinates:39.0064, -76.7795
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20718 - Bowie, MD

ZIP Code 20718, Bowie

Small Town Unique ZIP No Census Data
LocationPrince Georges County, MD
Area0 sq mi Single Point
Delivery Points778 (346 businesses)
PO Boxes432
ZIP CreatedBefore Oct 2004
Enclosed InZIP Code 20715
Key Facts
  • This ZIP maintains 432 PO Boxes at a Bowie post office facility
  • Laurel Bowie Road is the only street with carrier delivery in this ZIP, serving 114 addresses with unit numbers
  • The facility handles mail for 346 businesses, indicating significant commercial use
  • This is one of multiple ZIP codes serving Bowie, with 20715 providing surrounding geographic coverage
  • The street delivery component suggests an apartment complex or office park rather than single-family homes

Delivery Services

The presence of 114 delivery records on Laurel Bowie Road indicates the ZIP isn't exclusively for PO Boxes. That single street route handles unit-based delivery, likely serving an apartment complex or office park along the corridor. The facility's setup reflects a common pattern in suburban Maryland, where PO Box ZIPs operate alongside standard residential delivery zones. Box holders here typically choose this service for mail security or business purposes rather than because street delivery isn't available.

Street Name Patterns

Single Street Unit Based Delivery

The ZIP's single street, Laurel Bowie Road, is a major corridor connecting Laurel and Bowie. Its presence here with unit-based delivery suggests a specific property or complex rather than a residential neighborhood.

Nearby Areas

Bowie Glenn Dale Woodmore Mitchellville Crofton

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 20718 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 9 business establishments, employing about 75 people with an annual payroll of $3,417,000.

# Residential Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:747Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:9Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$671,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$3,417,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:75Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 20718 is located in Prince Georges County, Maryland, within the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 47900) and Maryland's 5th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 6,263,796 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 20718, and is subdivided into the Washington, DC-MD division. It covers 0 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WVSource: Census
CBSA Number:47900Source: Census
CBSA Type:MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:Washington, DC-MD (CBSA Div 47764)Source: Census
CBSA Population:6,263,796Source: Census
MSA:Washington-Baltimore, DC-MD-VA-WV CMSASource: Census
Land Area:--Source: Census
Water Area:--Source: Census
Congressional District:05Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:1481.24 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:Washington, DC-MD-VA-WV PMSASource: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:2408775Source: Census
Place Name:Bowie city; MarylandSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


20719 | | 20717

Schools in ZIP Code 20718


We could not locate which school district 20718 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Rockledge Elementary 7701 Laurel Bowie Rd
Bowie, MD 20715
District: Prince George's County Public SchoolsNearby
High Bridge Elementary 7011 High Bridge Rd
Bowie, MD 20720
District: Prince George's County Public SchoolsNearby
Whitehall Elementary 3901 Woodhaven Ln
Bowie, MD 20715
District: Prince George's County Public SchoolsNearby
Samuel Ogle Middle 4111 Chelmont Ln
Bowie, MD 20715
District: Prince George's County Public SchoolsNearby
Glenn Dale Elementary 6700 Glenn Dale Rd
Glenn Dale, MD 20769
District: Prince George's County Public SchoolsNearby
Reid Temple Christian Academy 11400 Glenn Dale Blvd
Glenn Dale, MD 20769
District: Private SchoolNearby
Holy Trinity Episcopal Day School 13106 Annapolis Rd
Bowie, MD 20720
District: Private SchoolNearby
St Pius X School 14710 Annapolis Rd
Bowie, MD 20715
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 20718


Bowie State University 14000 Jericho Park Rd
Bowie, MD 20715-9465
Type: Post Secondary
Capitol Technology University 11301 Springfield Rd
Laurel, MD 20708
Type: Post Secondary
Hair Academy 8435 Old Annapolis Rd
New Carrollton, MD 20784
Type: Post Secondary
Fortis College-Landover 4351 Garden City Drive
Landover, MD 20785-2223
Type: Post Secondary
Denver Seminary - Washington Dc 3600 Brightseat Road
Landover, MD 20785-2414
Type: Post Secondary
Aspen Beauty Academy Of Laurel 3535 Fort Meade Road
Laurel, MD 20724
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on January 1, 2026.

  1. U.S. Postal Service [Last Updated: 1/1/2026], https://www.usps.com
  2. ZIP-Codes.com Proprietary Data Enhancements [Updated: 1/1/2026], https://www.zip-codes.com
  3. U.S. Census [Updated: Varies], https://www.census.gov
    • U.S. Census Office of Management and Budget [Updated: As Released]
    • U.S. Census 2020 Demographic & Housing Characteristics (DHC) [Decennial] [Updated: 5/25/2023]
    • U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
  4. U.S. Geological Survey [Updated: Varies], https://www.usgs.gov
  5. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services [Updated: Annually, As Released], https://www.cms.gov
  6. National Center for Education Statistics [Updated: 1/1/2026], https://nces.ed.gov