Seabrook, MD: Population, ZIP Codes & Nearby Cities
Looking for facts about Seabrook? It is an unincorporated community or census-designated place in Prince George's County, Maryland, with an estimated 18,616 people according to our dataset. It lies at 38.980°N, 76.850°W in Eastern time. The sections below cover its size, ZIP codes, neighbors and distances.
What are the key facts about Seabrook, MD?
| Place | Seabrook |
|---|---|
| Type | Unincorporated community or census-designated place |
| State | Maryland |
| County | Prince George's County (FIPS 24033) |
| Estimated population | 18,616 |
| Density | 6,048 per sq mi (2,335 per sq km) |
| Coordinates | 38.9802, -76.8502 |
| Time zone | Eastern time (UTC−5, America/New_York) |
| ZIP codes | 2 (20706–20703) |
| Rank in state | 73rd of 510 listed places |
| Nearest city over 100,000 | Washington, DC (10 mi) |
What is the population of Seabrook, MD?
Seabrook has an estimated population of 18,616. That makes it the 73rd largest of the 510 places we list in Maryland, and the 13th largest of 79 places in Prince George's County. The typical place in Maryland has about 2,304 residents, so Seabrook is roughly 8.1 times the size of a typical neighbor in the state.
Estimates for places of this size carry wider margins of error than those for big cities, so treat the figure as a guide to scale. Our guide to understanding city population numbers explains why sources disagree.
Places in Maryland with a similar population include Arbutus (19,292), White Oak (19,020), Westminster (18,640), Hyattsville (18,230), Oxon Hill (18,080). Comparing these pages is a quick way to see how Seabrook differs from communities of the same scale.
How dense is Seabrook?
Seabrook has about 6,048 people per square mile (2,335 per square kilometer), which we classify as an urban core. Within Maryland, it is denser than about 94% of the listed places. Streets at this level typically mix apartment buildings, mixed-use blocks and frequent transit, and many errands can be done on foot. Read how to interpret population density to see how we draw these lines.
What ZIP codes does Seabrook use?
Seabrook uses 2 ZIP codes: 20706, 20703. Several codes in one place usually reflect separate delivery areas, post offices or large buildings with their own code. Codes beginning with 2 are assigned to the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast coast (D.C., Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia and the Carolinas). Learn more in our guide to how ZIP codes work or check any code with the ZIP code lookup.
What time zone is Seabrook in?
Seabrook is in the Eastern time zone, which is UTC−5 from Coordinated Universal Time in standard time (IANA zone America/New_York). The area observes daylight saving time, so clocks move forward in March and back in November. The nearest listed place in a different time zone is Fairfield Glade, TN, about 485 miles away, which gives a sense of how far the nearest zone boundary may be. Current local time: see the Eastern time hub. For the rules behind these zones, read US time zones explained.
Where is Seabrook located in Maryland?
Seabrook lies in the central part of Maryland, at 38.980° north latitude and 76.850° west longitude. The state capital, Annapolis, is about 19 miles to the east. The closest listed place in another state is Washington, DC, roughly 10 miles to the southwest, which shows how near Seabrook is to a state line. For big-city services, the nearest place with more than 100,000 people is Washington, DC, 10 miles to the southwest.
Which cities are near Seabrook, MD?
The closest listed place to Seabrook is Lanham, MD, 1.3 miles to the south. Of the eight nearest places below, 8 are in the same county. Distances are straight-line (great-circle) miles measured between place centers; see how distance is calculated.
| Place | Distance | Direction | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lanham | 1.3 mi | South | 11,120 |
| New Carrollton | 1.8 mi | Southwest | 12,928 |
| Greenbelt | 2.3 mi | Northwest | 23,224 |
| Glenn Dale | 2.5 mi | East | 13,361 |
| Glenarden | 3.5 mi | South | 6,143 |
| East Riverdale | 3.5 mi | Southwest | 16,416 |
| Mitchellville | 3.6 mi | Southeast | 11,547 |
| Fairwood | 4.2 mi | Southeast | 6,261 |
Which county is Seabrook in?
Seabrook is in Prince George's County, which has the Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) code 24033. The county contains 79 places in our data, 49 of which have their own page here and 30 smaller communities that appear only in county and state lists. Other places in the county include Bowie (58,643), Clinton (39,018), Chillum (35,557), College Park (32,163), South Laurel (28,683). Codes like this one help separate places that share a name; see the guide to counties and FIPS codes.
How far is Seabrook from major US cities?
Among six major hubs, Seabrook is closest to New York, NY at about 195 miles and farthest from Los Angeles, CA at about 2,311 miles in a straight line. Road distances are usually 10 to 30 percent longer. Try the distance calculator for any other pair.
| Major city | Straight-line distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | 195 mi | Northeast |
| Los Angeles, CA | 2,311 mi | West |
| Chicago, IL | 603 mi | Northwest |
| Houston, TX | 1,230 mi | Southwest |
| Atlanta, GA | 554 mi | Southwest |
| Denver, CO | 1,492 mi | West |
Are there other places called Seabrook?
Yes. Our data lists 2 other places named Seabrook: Seabrook, TX (14,149), Seabrook, MA (517). When you search for Seabrook, add the state or county so you land on the right one. This page covers the Seabrook in Prince George's County, Maryland.
Planning a move to Seabrook?
If you are weighing Seabrook, start with the practical numbers: how far it is from where you live, whether it changes your time zone, and how its size and density compare with your current city. Use the distance calculator to measure the trip from where you live. The radius search tool lists every place within any distance of it. Our checklist for comparing cities explains what to check next.
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Population and density come from a compiled dataset and are estimates. They may differ from official Census Bureau counts. Verify important figures at census.gov.