Beltsville, Maryland 2025

Beltsville is a census-designated place in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population was 17,566.

Beltsville is located in the central part of Prince George's County, approximately 20 miles (32 km) northwest of Washington, D.C. The community is situated along the Baltimore-Washington Parkway and is bound by the north. Baltimore Avenue to the west, the Patuxent River to the north, the Baltimore-Washington Parkway to the east, and the Prince George's County/Howard County boundary to the west. Beltsville is assigned to zip code 20705 and area code 301. It is part of the Landover, MD-VA Metropolitan Division, which is also part of the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Combined Statistical Area.

Beltsville has the atmosphere of a small rural town, with many family-owned businesses, farms, and historic homes. The community hosts various events throughout the year, including the annual Beltsville Day Festival, which features live music, food vendors, pony rides, a petting zoo, and crafts.

Beltsville is also home to the U.S. Agricultural Research Service (ARS) henry A. Wallace Beltsville Agricultural Research Center (BARC), which was first established in 1918. The research center focuses on improving food production, quality, and safety through innovative science and technology.

In terms of food, Beltsville is known for is delicious local produce, meats, and homemade baked goods sold at the many farmers' markets and roadside stands. The community also celebrates its farming heritage with the annual Beltsville Agricultural Research Center Farmers' Market and Car Show.

Beltsville is a diverse community with a rich history and strong sense of pride and tradition. It offers a unique blend of rural charm, rich history, and modern amenities, making it a popular place to live, visit, or work.