Fort Washington, Maryland

Fort Washington is an unincorporated area and census-designated place in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States. It borders the Potomac River, situated 20 miles south of downtown Washington, D.C. As of the 2020 census, it had a population of 24,261. The Fort Washington community is located west of Maryland Route 210, with some additional area to the east of the highway.

Fort Washington, Maryland
Fort Washington Park's main gate in October 2004
Location of Fort Washington in Maryland
Coordinates: 38°44′37″N 77°0′37″W
Country United States
State Maryland
County Prince George's
Area
  Total16.57 sq mi (42.92 km2)
  Land13.79 sq mi (35.73 km2)
  Water2.78 sq mi (7.19 km2)
Elevation
105 ft (32 m)
Population
 (2020)
  Total24,261
  Density1,758.81/sq mi (679.08/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern (EST))
  Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
ZIP Codes
20744, 20749
Area code(s)301, 240
FIPS code24-29525
GNIS feature ID0598313
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