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Howard County, MD Demographics & ZIP Codes
Howard County, Maryland demographics and median household income by ZIP code — 20 ZIP codes — population 333,217 — avg. income $175,362 — avg. home value $689,989. Compare income, housing, and ZIP-level data on US5.
Population
333,217
Median household income (avg.)
$175,362
233% of U.S. median
Average home value
$689,989
198% of U.S. median
Average rent
$2,068
178% of U.S. median
Howard County demographics
Howard County, Maryland covers 20 ZIP codes, with a combined ZIP-area population of about 333,217.
Median household income in Howard County
The average median household income across ZIP codes in Howard County, Maryland is about $175,362 — about 57% above the MD ZIP average ($111,660), and about 133% above the U.S. median ($75,149).
Among ZIPs with income data, 20759 (Fulton) is near the top at about $250,001, while 20701 (Jessup) is near the bottom at about $81,763.
Housing in Howard County
For housing in Howard County, Maryland, the average median home value is about $689,989 and the average median rent is about $2,068.
The most populous ZIP is 21043 (Ellicott City) with about 47,134 residents. Use the table below to compare ZIP codes across the county.
ZIP codes in Howard County
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| ZIP | City | County | State | Population ↓ | Income | Home value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21043 | Ellicott City | Howard County | MD | 47,134 | $141,846 | $607,300 |
| 21044 | Columbia | Howard County | MD | 44,775 | $132,924 | $541,100 |
| 21042 | Ellicott City | Howard County | MD | 43,021 | $190,504 | $674,700 |
| 21045 | Columbia | Howard County | MD | 40,866 | $117,323 | $438,500 |
| 21075 | Elkridge | Howard County | MD | 37,146 | $133,321 | $439,400 |
| 20723 | North Laurel | Howard County | MD | 36,319 | $129,870 | $508,000 |
| 20794 | Jessup | Howard County | MD | 16,182 | $105,441 | $393,700 |
| 21046 | Columbia | Howard County | MD | 15,433 | $126,549 | $469,000 |
| 21029 | Columbia | Howard County | MD | 13,783 | $250,001 | $904,700 |
| 21797 | Lisbon | Howard County | MD | 8,772 | $185,435 | $713,400 |
| 20759 | Fulton | Howard County | MD | 6,758 | $250,001 | $888,200 |
| 21104 | Eldersburg | Howard County | MD | 5,786 | $199,803 | $659,700 |
| 21738 | — | Howard County | MD | 3,668 | $230,429 | $889,100 |
| 20777 | Highland | Howard County | MD | 3,046 | $218,808 | $808,700 |
| 21737 | — | Howard County | MD | 2,384 | $250,001 | $1,032,800 |
| 21794 | — | Howard County | MD | 2,326 | $223,833 | $977,200 |
| 20763 | Savage | Howard County | MD | 2,320 | $119,083 | $406,300 |
| 21036 | — | Howard County | MD | 2,162 | $170,313 | $843,200 |
| 20701 | Jessup | Howard County | MD | 749 | $81,763 | — |
| 21723 | — | Howard County | MD | 587 | $250,001 | $914,800 |
Frequently asked questions
What are the demographics of Howard County?
Howard County, Maryland has a combined ZIP-area population of about 333,217 across 20 ZIP codes. Browse the ZIP table for population, income, and housing by code.
What is the median household income in Howard County?
The average median household income across ZIP codes in Howard County, Maryland is about $175,362, about 57% above the state ZIP average ($111,660), and about 133% above the U.S. median ($75,149). Average median home value is about $689,989. Among ZIPs with data, 20759 (Fulton) is near the top ($250,001) and 20701 (Jessup) is near the bottom ($81,763).
How many ZIP codes are in Howard County?
Howard County, Maryland includes 20 ZIP codes on US5. Each row links to demographics, median income, and housing for that code.
Where can I find ZIP code demographics for Howard County?
This page lists ZIP codes in Howard County, Maryland with population, median household income, and home value. Select a ZIP for a full demographics profile.