Beltsville, Maryland

Beltsville, Maryland
Downtown Beltsville viewed from the top floor of the National Agricultural Library
Downtown Beltsville viewed from the top floor of the National Agricultural Library
Location of Beltsville, Maryland
Location of Beltsville, Maryland
Coordinates: 39°2′15″N 76°55′4″W / 39.03750°N 76.91778°W / 39.03750; -76.91778
Country United States
State Maryland
County Prince George's
Area
 • Total
7.23 sq mi (18.73 km2)
 • Land7.21 sq mi (18.66 km2)
 • Water0.03 sq mi (0.07 km2)
Elevation
135 ft (41 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
20,133
 • Density2,793.92/sq mi (1,078.75/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
ZIP codes
20704-20705
Area codes301, 240
FIPS code24-06400
GNIS feature ID0597069
Websitewww.beltsville.com
Aerial view of Beltsville, 1943

Beltsville is a census-designated place (CDP) in northern Prince George's County, Maryland, United States.[2] The community was named for Truman Belt, a local landowner. The 2020 census counted 20,133 residents.[3] Beltsville includes the unincorporated community of Vansville.[4]

  1. ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved April 26, 2022.
  2. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Beltsville, Maryland
  3. ^ "Beltsville CDP, Maryland". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 13, 2022.
  4. ^ "Prince George's County, MD: Census Incorporated Places & Census Designated Places" (PDF). Prince George's County Map. Maryland Department of Planning. January 29, 2009. Archived from the original (PDF) on October 29, 2008. Retrieved September 9, 2007.

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