Howard County, MD ZIP Codes
24 ZIP codes cover all or part of Howard County, Maryland. The Census Bureau counts 336,328 residents in the county, with a median household income of $149,763 and a median home value of $597,900. Median household income ranges from $76,842 in 20763 to $250,000+ in 20759. Its largest communities include Columbia, Ellicott City, Severn, Catonsville and Eldersburg.
Howard County (Census county figures)
| Measure | Census figure |
|---|---|
| Residents | 336,328 |
| Households | 121,065 |
| Median household income | $149,763 |
| Median home value | $597,900 |
| Median age | 39.8 |
| Median rent | $2,099 |
All 24 ZIP codes together
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents (sum of ZIP codes) | 439,608 |
| Households (sum of ZIP codes) | 156,335 |
| Median household income, range across ZIP codes | $76,842 (20763) to $250,000+ (20759) |
| Household-weighted average of ZIP medians (an approximation, not a true median) | $150,970 |
| Homeowners | 74.1% |
| Households with kids under 18 | 36.2% |
| Moved in the past year | 11.2% |
| Carrier routes in EDDM2GO's route library | 285 routes, 167,066 homes (24 of 24 ZIP codes) |
Top facts
- Highest median household income in Howard County: 20759 ($250,000+)
- Most residents: 21043 (48,525 people)
- Highest homeownership: 21794 (99.5% own their home)
- Most households with kids: 20759 (53.2% of households)
- Most new movers: 20794 (20.7% moved in last year)
- Youngest median age: 21075 (34.1 years)
- Highest median home value: 21794 ($999,400)
Every ZIP code in Howard County
| ZIP | Mailing city | Residents | Households | Median income | Home value | Homeowners | With kids | New movers | Carrier routes | Mailboxes | Why listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21043 | Ellicott City | 48,525 | 17,568 | $148,125 | $620,900 | 66.9% | 39.4% | 12.0% | 28 | 19,734 | 97% of its land |
| 21044 | Columbia | 44,114 | 18,293 | $135,057 | $566,500 | 60.3% | 26.1% | 13.0% | 30 | 21,235 | 100% of its land |
| 21042 | Ellicott City | 43,327 | 15,099 | $190,061 | $706,400 | 84.7% | 40.2% | 8.9% | 29 | 16,954 | 100% of its land |
| 21045 | Columbia | 40,034 | 15,414 | $118,563 | $453,700 | 68.3% | 31.4% | 12.3% | 25 | 16,589 | 100% of its land |
| 21784 | Sykesville | 39,258 | 13,416 | $139,395 | $491,800 | 87.3% | 40.7% | 5.6% | 26 | 15,795 | 18% of its land |
| 21075 | Elkridge | 37,363 | 13,038 | $135,303 | $455,300 | 64.1% | 42.7% | 17.0% | 20 | 14,609 | 100% of its land |
| 20723 | Laurel | 36,866 | 12,497 | $138,113 | $525,400 | 68.9% | 36.2% | 10.4% | 19 | 13,548 | 100% of its land |
| 21771 | Mount Airy | 33,031 | 11,226 | $157,302 | $556,200 | 94.0% | 35.1% | 9.7% | 20 | 11,600 | 18% of its land |
| 21076 | Hanover | 24,268 | 9,785 | $146,869 | $513,300 | 65.8% | 27.8% | 11.7% | 18 | 12,453 | 10% of its land |
| 20794 | Jessup | 16,814 | 3,928 | $116,406 | $426,100 | 62.1% | 44.9% | 20.7% | 8 | 5,278 | 66% of its land |
| 21046 | Columbia | 15,608 | 6,165 | $127,813 | $479,500 | 65.1% | 31.3% | 12.1% | 14 | 7,392 | 100% of its land |
| 21029 | Clarksville | 13,607 | 4,056 | $243,542 | $912,100 | 93.6% | 51.4% | 8.8% | 10 | 4,321 | 100% of its land |
| 21797 | Woodbine | 8,643 | 2,849 | $189,241 | $735,600 | 91.7% | 36.9% | 5.4% | 7 | 3,409 | 67% of its land |
| 21163 | Woodstock | 7,539 | 2,680 | $134,672 | $602,800 | 85.0% | 32.4% | 8.1% | 5 | 2,839 | 27% of its land |
| 20759 | Fulton | 6,624 | 1,993 | $250,000+ | $954,700 | 96.1% | 53.2% | 12.8% | 4 | 2,578 | 100% of its land |
| 21104 | Marriottsville | 6,052 | 2,097 | $191,804 | $680,200 | 97.0% | 34.6% | 8.3% | 6 | 2,408 | 53% of its land |
| 21738 | Glenwood | 3,696 | 1,121 | $250,000+ | $914,300 | 98.2% | 44.2% | 10.5% | 3 | 1,141 | 100% of its land |
| 20777 | Highland | 3,221 | 1,097 | $226,146 | $861,900 | 95.3% | 39.9% | 3.8% | 3 | 1,229 | 98% of its land |
| 20763 | Savage | 2,601 | 1,142 | $76,842 | $419,200 | 41.2% | 31.9% | 14.3% | 2 | 1,175 | 100% of its land |
| 21036 | Dayton | 2,569 | 882 | $218,036 | $881,300 | 99.3% | 35.7% | 8.2% | 2 | 804 | 100% of its land |
| 21737 | Glenelg | 2,474 | 739 | $250,000+ | $996,400 | 93.2% | 40.9% | 4.1% | 2 | 655 | 100% of its land |
| 21794 | West Friendship | 2,192 | 660 | $231,466 | $999,400 | 99.5% | 41.4% | 6.3% | 2 | 836 | 100% of its land |
| 21723 | Cooksville | 669 | 232 | $241,250 | $1,005,500 | 95.3% | 41.8% | 19.9% | 1 | 339 | 100% of its land |
| 20701 | Annapolis Junction | 513 | 358 | $85,594 | — | 0.0% | 0.0% | 26.9% | 1 | 650 | 54% of its land |
A ZIP code is listed for Howard County when at least 10% of its land is in the county, when it holds at least 10% of the county's land, or when the county is its main county. Totals add up whole ZIP codes, including parts that cross the county line; the Census county figures above do not.
Cities and communities
- Columbia — 104,338 residents · 4 ZIP codes
- Ellicott City — 75,257 residents · 2 ZIP codes
- Severn — 58,402 residents · 3 ZIP codes
- Catonsville — 43,368 residents · 2 ZIP codes
- Eldersburg — 31,695 residents · 2 ZIP codes
- Ilchester — 28,364 residents · 2 ZIP codes
- Elkridge — 26,283 residents · 2 ZIP codes
- North Laurel — 25,563 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Scaggsville — 10,564 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Jessup — 9,931 residents · 2 ZIP codes
- Savage — 8,239 residents · 2 ZIP codes
- Fulton — 5,677 residents · 2 ZIP codes
- Ashton-Sandy Spring — 5,630 residents · 4 ZIP codes
- Highland — 972 residents · 2 ZIP codes
- Lisbon — 126 residents · 1 ZIP code
Rankings
- Richest ZIP codes in Howard County — 22 ZIP codes ranked
- ZIP codes with the highest home values in Howard County — 22 ZIP codes ranked
- ZIP codes with the highest homeownership in Howard County — 22 ZIP codes ranked
- ZIP codes with the most families with kids in Howard County — 22 ZIP codes ranked
- ZIP codes with the most new movers in Howard County — 22 ZIP codes ranked
- Youngest ZIP codes in Howard County — 22 ZIP codes ranked
- Oldest ZIP codes in Howard County — 22 ZIP codes ranked
- Fastest-growing ZIP codes in Howard County — 22 ZIP codes ranked
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Frequently asked questions
- What ZIP codes are in Howard County, MD?
- 21043, 21044, 21042, 21045, 21784, 21075, 20723, 21771, 21076, 20794, 21046, 21029, 21797, 21163, 20759, 21104, 21738, 20777, 20763, 21036, 21737, 21794, 21723 and 20701. Some cross the county line; the table shows each ZIP's share of land in the county.
- What is the population of Howard County?
- 336,328 residents in 121,065 households (ACS 5-year estimates, 2020–2024).
- What is the median household income in Howard County?
- $149,763 for the county as a whole. Its ZIP codes range from $76,842 (20763) to $250,000+ (20759).
- Which Howard County ZIP code has the highest median household income?
- 20759, at $250,000+, among ZIP codes with at least 1,000 residents. See the full ranking of Howard County ZIP codes by income.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in Howard County?
- For the 24 of 24 ZIP codes in EDDM2GO's stored route library: 285 carrier routes reaching 167,066 residential and 10,491 business mailboxes.
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