Savage, MD · standard
ZIP Code 20763
Howard County, Maryland - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,664
- 727/sq mi High-density area
- $76,842
- Median income Near-median income area
- $419,200
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 48.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Savage pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- Top 42%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 19%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 727
- people per sq mi
- 41%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 20763 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 20763 covers 3.7 square miles in Savage, Howard County, Maryland (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,664 residents on file, a density of 727 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 20763 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $76,842 (33% below the average Maryland ZIP), while per-capita income is $56,335. The poverty rate is 13.4%, with unemployment at 7.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $419,200 (6% below the average Maryland ZIP) and median rent is $1,989; 41.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 48.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.9, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Howard County, so 20763 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 20763
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Savage, MD
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 20763.
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
15 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
12 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
11 establishments
- Construction
Construction
10 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
10 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 20763, Savage, 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
2,664
Population
3.7
Area (sq mi)
727
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 20763?
35.9
Median Age
63.9%
Male
36.1%
Female
16.5%
Foreign-Born
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?
$76,842
Median Household Income
-33% vs state ZIP avg
$56,335
Per Capita Income
13.4%
Poverty Rate
7.2%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 20763 ranks among Maryland ZIPs
Savage, MD household income vs. every Maryland ZIP code
Median household income among 419 reporting Maryland ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$76,842 20th percentile higher than 20% of 419 Maryland ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Maryland ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,161housing units
1,161
Total Housing Units
1,142
Occupied Units
19
Vacant Units
2.28
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$419,200
Median Home Value
-6% vs state ZIP avg
$1,989
Median Rent
1960
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
+8.8%
YoY Change (2023)
255
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+155%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 20763 have increased 8.8% over the past year (2023). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +155% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | +5.4% | 184 |
| 2020 | +9.1% | 200 |
| 2021 | +6.0% | 212 |
| 2022 | +10.2% | 234 |
| 2023 | +8.8% | 255 |
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 2023. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 101 business establishments in ZIP 20763, employing approximately 2,471 people with a combined annual payroll of $125,713,000.
101
Businesses
2,471
Employees
$125.7M
Annual Payroll
11
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Wholesale trade | 15 | 14.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 12 | 11.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 11 | 10.9% |
| Construction | 10 | 9.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 10 | 9.9% |
| Manufacturing | 9 | 8.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 8 | 7.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 8 | 7.9% |
| Retail trade | 7 | 6.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 4 | 4.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 3.0% |
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 20763 vs 20701 →
ZIP 20763 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 21045
Columbia (21045)
38,288 residents
- 20707
Laurel (20707)
31,538 residents
- 20723
Laurel (20723)
28,972 residents
- 20708
Laurel (20708)
25,546 residents
- 20724
Laurel (20724)
16,093 residents
- 21046 15,080
Columbia (21046)
15,080 residents
- 20794 14,098
Jessup (20794)
14,098 residents
- 21076 12,952
Hanover (21076)
12,952 residents
- 20755 9,302
Fort George G Meade (20755)
9,302 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 20763 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 20763 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 21076
Hanover (21076)
$146,869 median income
- 20723
Laurel (20723)
$138,113 median income
- 21046
Columbia (21046)
$127,813 median income
- 21045
Columbia (21045)
$118,563 median income
- 20724
Laurel (20724)
$118,115 median income
- 20794
Jessup (20794)
$116,406 median income
- 20707
Laurel (20707)
$107,706 median income
- 20755
Fort George G Meade (20755)
$103,261 median income
- 20701
Annapolis Junction (20701)
$85,594 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 20763 ranks #null of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20701 | Annapolis Junction, MD | 2 | 1.8 mi |
| 20794 | Jessup, MD | 14,098 | 1.8 mi |
| 20724 | Laurel, MD | 16,093 | 2.4 mi |
| 20723 | Laurel, MD | 28,972 | 2.7 mi |
| 21046 | Columbia, MD | 15,080 | 3.0 mi |
| 21045 | Columbia, MD | 38,288 | 5.0 mi |
| 20708 | Laurel, MD | 25,546 | 6.1 mi |
| 20755 | Fort George G Meade, MD | 9,302 | 4.3 mi |
| 20707 | Laurel, MD | 31,538 | 4.3 mi |
| 21076 | Hanover, MD | 12,952 | 5.5 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 20763, both outside MD so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (2,664 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 20763 in?
ZIP code 20763 (Savage) 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 20763?
ZIP code 20763 in Savage, MD has a population of 2,664 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 20763?
The median household income in ZIP 20763 is $76,842, which is 1% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 20763?
The median home value in ZIP 20763 is $419,200, which is 51% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 20763?
The largest racial group in ZIP 20763 is White at 46.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 14.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 20763?
ZIP code 20763 has 101 business establishments employing approximately 2,471 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 20763?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 20763 are: Wholesale trade (15), Professional, scientific, and technical services (12), Other services (except public administration) (11). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 20763?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 20763 increased by 8.8% in 2023. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 155%. 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 20763?
In ZIP code 20763, 74.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 48.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 20763?
In ZIP code 20763, approximately 41.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 58.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 20763?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 20763 is 13.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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