PlainZIP

Fulton, MD · standard

ZIP Code 20759

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

3,355
204/sq mi
$250,001
Median income
$954,700
Median home value
83.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Fulton pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 1%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 3%
home value, US ZIPs
204
people per sq mi
96%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 20759 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 20759 covers 16.4 square miles in Fulton, Howard County, Maryland (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,355 residents on file, a density of 204 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 20759 skews affluent, with a median household income of $250,001 (119% above the Maryland average), while per-capita income is $102,538. 0.6% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 1.5%. On housing, the median home value is $954,700 (113% above the state average) with median rent at $3,501 per month, and 96.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 83.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.6, and the average commute is 27 minutes. To put 20759 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Howard County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 20759

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Fulton, MD

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 20759.

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 20759, Fulton, 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

3,355

Population

16.4

Area (sq mi)

204

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 20759?

40.6

Median Age

53.7%

Male

46.3%

Female

21.7%

Foreign-Born

White 43.2%
African American 10.1%
Asian 29.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 16.6%
Hispanic or Latino 6.4%

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?

$250,001

Median Household Income

+119% vs state

$102,538

Per Capita Income

0.6%

Poverty Rate

1.5%

Unemployment Rate

27.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 20759 ranks nationally

Fulton, MD household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$250,001 Top 1% higher than 99% 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%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Below this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Below this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Below this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Below this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). This entry sits in this band. 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 88.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 83.7%

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

What does housing look like?

2,006

Total Housing Units

1,993

Occupied Units

13

Vacant Units

3.29

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 96.1%
Renter 3.9%

$954,700

Median Home Value

+113% vs state

$3,501

Median Rent

2011

Median Year Built

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

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+3.0%

YoY Change (2024)

256

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+156%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 20759 have increased 3.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +156% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.0% 183
2021 +9.4% 200
2022 +10.0% 220
2023 +13.2% 249
2024 +3.0% 256

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 345 business establishments in ZIP 20759, employing approximately 7,070 people with a combined annual payroll of $676,144,000.

345

Businesses

7,070

Employees

$676.1M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 111 32.2%
Health care and social assistance 67 19.4%
Construction 26 7.5%
Finance and insurance 19 5.5%
Other services (except public administration) 19 5.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 18 5.2%
Accommodation and food services 18 5.2%
Retail trade 16 4.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 16 4.6%
Wholesale trade 10 2.9%
Management of companies and enterprises 6 1.7%
Information 5 1.4%
Educational services 5 1.4%
Transportation and warehousing 4 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 0.9%

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 20759 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 20759 ranks #7 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 20759 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 20759 ranks the highest 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
20866 Burtonsville, MD 13,344 3.1 mi
20777 Highland, MD 3,314 2.5 mi
20868 Spencerville, MD 790 2.9 mi
20861 Ashton, MD 1,875 3.7 mi
21029 Clarksville, MD 11,333 3.7 mi
20723 Laurel, MD 28,972 3.5 mi
21044 Columbia, MD 41,704 4.5 mi
20707 Laurel, MD 31,538 4.7 mi
21046 Columbia, MD 15,080 4.8 mi
20860 Sandy Spring, MD 2,396 5.4 mi

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Pop: 42,246
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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 Fulton, MD Maryland

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 20759 in? ▼
ZIP code 20759 (Fulton) 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 20759? ▼
ZIP code 20759 in Fulton, MD has a population of 3,355 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 20759? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 20759 is $250,001, which is 228% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 20759? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 20759 is $954,700, which is 243% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 20759? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 20759 is White at 43.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 20759? ▼
ZIP code 20759 has 345 business establishments employing approximately 7,070 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 20759? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 20759 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (111), Health care and social assistance (67), Construction (26). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 20759? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 20759 increased by 3.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 156%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 20759? ▼
In ZIP code 20759, 88.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 83.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 20759? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 20759 is 27.2 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 20759? ▼
In ZIP code 20759, approximately 96.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 3.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 20759? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 20759 is 0.6% 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.