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Annapolis Junction, MD · standard

ZIP Code 20701

Howard County, Maryland - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

2
1/sq mi
$85,594
Median income
73.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Annapolis Junction pairs an above-median household income, in a rural, renter-heavy area.

Top 31%
household income, US ZIPs
1
people per sq mi
0%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 20701 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 20701 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Annapolis Junction, Howard County, Maryland, home to just 2 residents across 3.3 square miles, a density of 1 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 20701 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $85,594 (25% below the Maryland average), while per-capita income is $79,429. Poverty here runs at 3.7%, with unemployment measured at 8.9%. The typical home here is valued at -; renters pay a median of $2,139 monthly, and 0.0% of units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 73.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 30.4, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Howard County, letting you compare 20701 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 20701

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Annapolis Junction, MD

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 20701.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 20701, Annapolis Junction, MD · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

2

Population

3.3

Area (sq mi)

1

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 20701?

30.4

Median Age

42.9%

Male

57.1%

Female

10.7%

Foreign-Born

White 50.9%
African American 35.1%
Asian 10.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.3%
Hispanic or Latino 4.1%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$85,594

Median Household Income

-25% vs state

$79,429

Per Capita Income

3.7%

Poverty Rate

8.9%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 20701 ranks nationally

Annapolis Junction, MD household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$85,594 Top 31% higher than 69% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 76.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 73.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

358

Total Housing Units

358

Occupied Units

0

Vacant Units

1.43

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 0.0%
Renter 100.0%

$2,139

Median Rent

2015

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 234 business establishments in ZIP 20701, employing approximately 10,474 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,323,564,000.

234

Businesses

10,474

Employees

$1.3B

Annual Payroll

12

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 112 47.9%
Wholesale trade 29 12.4%
Construction 26 11.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 12 5.1%
Accommodation and food services 11 4.7%
Manufacturing 9 3.9%
Retail trade 8 3.4%
Information 6 2.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 5 2.1%
Transportation and warehousing 4 1.7%
Finance and insurance 4 1.7%
Other services (except public administration) 3 1.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 20701 vs 20794 →

ZIP 20701 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 20701 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 20701 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 20701 ranks #9 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
20794 Jessup, MD 14,098 1.7 mi
20763 Savage, MD 2,664 1.8 mi
20724 Laurel, MD 16,093 2.0 mi
20755 Fort George G Meade, MD 9,302 2.5 mi
20723 Laurel, MD 28,972 4.5 mi
21076 Hanover, MD 12,952 4.4 mi
21046 Columbia, MD 15,080 4.5 mi
21075 Elkridge, MD 26,344 5.6 mi
21144 Severn, MD 31,884 5.8 mi
21077 Harmans, MD 224 5.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Howard County

21043 standard
Ellicott City, MD
Pop: 42,246
21044 standard
Columbia, MD
Pop: 41,704
21045 standard
Columbia, MD
Pop: 38,288
21042 standard
Ellicott City, MD
Pop: 38,076
20723 standard
Laurel, MD
Pop: 28,972
21075 standard
Elkridge, MD
Pop: 26,344

Related Areas

Howard County Annapolis Junction, MD Maryland

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 20701 in? ▼
ZIP code 20701 (Annapolis Junction) is located in Howard County, Maryland. Howard County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/howard-md.
What is the population of ZIP code 20701? ▼
ZIP code 20701 in Annapolis Junction, MD has a population of 2 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 20701? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 20701 is $85,594, which is 12% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 20701? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 20701 is White at 50.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 20701? ▼
ZIP code 20701 has 234 business establishments employing approximately 10,474 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 20701? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 20701 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (112), Wholesale trade (29), Construction (26). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 20701? ▼
In ZIP code 20701, 76.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 73.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 20701? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 20701 is 3.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.