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Chillum, MD

Chillum is an unincorporated area and census-designated place in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States, bordering Washington, D.C., and Montgomery County.

In addition to being its own unincorporated neighborhood, Chillum is also a census-designated place covering a larger area than the Chillum neighborhood. As of the 2010 census, the Chillum CDP included Chillum, as well as the adjacent unincorporated communities of Avondale, Carole Highlands, Green Meadows, and Lewisdale. The population was 36,039 at the 2020 census.

Chillum, the neighborhood, is contained between the Northwest Branch Anacostia River to the east, East-West Highway (MD 410) and the Sligo Creek River to the north, New Hampshire Avenue (MD 650) to the west, and Eastern Avenue NE to the south. Chillum borders the adjacent communities of Avondale, Green Meadows, and Carole Highlands in Prince George's County as well as the city of Takoma Park in Montgomery County, and the Riggs Park (also known as, "Lamond Riggs"), Queens Chapel, and North Michigan Park neighborhoods of Northeast Washington D.C. Actor Jonathan Banks is from Chillum.

Chillum is located at 38°58′6″N 76°58′45″W (38.968210, −76.979046).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 3.4 square miles (8.9 km²), of which 3.4 square miles (8.8 km²) is land and 0.039 square miles (0.1 km²), or 0.94%, is water. Chillum is unincorporated and does not have its zip code; therefore it relies on its neighboring city of Hyattsville for its postal addresses/ zipcodes. While a vast majority of the residents living in/ businesses located in Chillum, MD are assigned the Hyattsville postal zipcodes of either 20782, or 20783, there are a few residents living on the far west side of Chillum/ businesses located very close to New Hampshire Avenue (MD 650) and the Prince George's/ Montgomery County Line, bordering the city of Takoma Park, MD, are assigned the Takoma Park, MD zip code of 20912. Residents of Chillum that are assigned Takoma Park's 20912 zipcode have Takoma Park addresses though they are not even located within Takoma Park's boundaries. All of the other residents living in / businesses located in Chillum, have Hyattsville addresses.

Chillum places a significant emphasis on the health and wellness of its residents. Unwind Wellness in Adams Morgan offers a range of spa services and wellness programs to help you de-stress. Medical Center at Hyattsville offers comprehensive health services, including wellness check-ups and preventive care programs. For a fun and interactive experience, Beat The Bomb DC provides an engaging activity that promotes team-building and mental fitness. The Yoga on the Yard event at Newton White Mansion offers outdoor yoga sessions for a refreshing workout.  LA Fitness and Planet Fitness offer comprehensive health services, including wellness check-ups and preventive care programs.

The top sites in Chillum, MD are Bladensburg Waterfront Park, Lincoln Memorial, and the National Mall.

ZIP code: 20783. Area code(s): 301, 240. Area: 3.4 square miles (8.9 km²). Elevation: 148 ft (45 m). Population: 36,039 (2020)

FAQs

What are the demographics of Chillum, MD?

As of the census of 2000, there were 34,252 people, 12,080 households, and 7,900 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 8,527.2 inhabitants per square mile (3,292.4/km²). There were 12,524 housing units at an average density of 3,117.9 per square mile (1,203.8/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 14.34% White, 62.68% African American, 0.47% Native American, 2.88% Asian, 0.08% Pacific Islander, 14.49% from other races, and 5.05% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 23.67% of the population.

What is the crime rate in Chillum, MD?

Crime in Chillum, MD is significantly higher than the national average. According to the statistics provided, the violent crime rate in Chillum is 44 compared to the US average of 22.7. Similarly, property crime in Chillum is 58 compared to the US average of 35.4. This suggests that persons living in Chillum are more likely to be victims of crime than other parts of the US on average. As such, measures should be taken to address this issue and ensure that the citizens of Chillum can feel safe and secure in their community.

How did Chillum, MD get its name?

Chillum takes its name from "Chillum Castle Manor," the 4,443-acre (17.98 km²) land patent established in 1763, by William Dudley Digges. It included lands in the present-day District of Columbia and Prince George's County and was composed of previously established land patents such as Henrietta Maria, Widows Purchase, Yarrow, and Yarrow Head. Chillum Castle Manor was named after Chilham Castle, the old home of Sir Dudley Digges, an ancestor of William Dudley Digges, in Kent, England.

Sources

Prince George County

Wikipedia

Best Places

Bladensburg Waterfront Park

Lincoln Memorial

National Mall

Unwind Wellness

Medical Center at Hyattsville

Beat The Bomb DC

Newton White Mansion

LA Fitness

Planet Fitness

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