ZIP Code 20777
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Highland · Howard County · Maryland
- Population
- 3,314
- Median income
- $226,146
- Median home value
- $861,900
- Bachelor's or higher
- 75.2%
- Land area
- 19.6 sq mi
169/sq mi
▲ 196% vs US
higher than 99% of US ZIPs
▲ 210% vs US
higher than 96% of US ZIPs
Median age 45.5
New York
ZIP code 20777 in Highland, Maryland has a population of 3,314. The median household income is $226,146, which is 196% above the national average. Median home value is $861,900, 210% above the US average. 75.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 20777 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 19.6 square miles in Highland, Howard County, Maryland. The area is home to 3,314 residents, producing a population density of 169 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 20777 against Maryland and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 20777 sits at $226,146 (98% above the Maryland average), while per-capita income is $106,611. The poverty rate stands at 1.0% and the unemployment rate at 1.5%. On housing, the median home value is $861,900 (93% above the state average) with median rent at $2,875 per month, and 95.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 20777 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 75.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.5, and the average commute is 32 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Howard County, so you can benchmark 20777 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 20777
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 20777.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
29 establishments
- Construction
Construction
20 establishments
- Retail trade 9
Retail trade
9 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 9
Real estate and rental and leasing
9 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 8
Other services (except public administration)
8 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 20777, Highland, MD · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
3,314
Population
19.6
Area (sq mi)
169
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 20777?
45.5
Median Age
54.4%
Male
45.6%
Female
13.4%
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?
$226,146
Median Household Income
+98% vs state
$106,611
Per Capita Income
1.0%
Poverty Rate
1.5%
Unemployment Rate
32.2 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
1,117
Total Housing Units
1,097
Occupied Units
20
Vacant Units
2.94
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$861,900
Median Home Value
+93% vs state
$2,875
Median Rent
1984
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
-0.0%
YoY Change (2024)
234
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+134%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 20777 have decreased 0.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +134% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +0.5% | 188 |
| 2021 | +7.7% | 203 |
| 2022 | +4.1% | 211 |
| 2023 | +11.0% | 234 |
| 2024 | -0.0% | 234 |
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 109 business establishments in ZIP 20777, employing approximately 581 people with a combined annual payroll of $30,052,000.
109
Businesses
581
Employees
$30.1M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 29 | 26.6% |
| Construction | 20 | 18.4% |
| Retail trade | 9 | 8.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 9 | 8.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 8 | 7.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 6 | 5.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 5 | 4.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 5 | 4.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 3.7% |
| Educational services | 4 | 3.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 2.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 2.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 2.8% |
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 20777 vs 21029 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21029 | Clarksville, MD | 11,333 | 2.3 mi |
| 20868 | Spencerville, MD | 790 | 3.4 mi |
| 20861 | Ashton, MD | 1,875 | 2.2 mi |
| 20759 | Fulton, MD | 3,355 | 2.5 mi |
| 20862 | Brinklow, MD | 343 | 2.8 mi |
| 20860 | Sandy Spring, MD | 2,396 | 3.7 mi |
| 20905 | Silver Spring, MD | 18,044 | 4.5 mi |
| 21036 | Dayton, MD | 2,114 | 4.5 mi |
| 20866 | Burtonsville, MD | 13,344 | 4.9 mi |
| 20833 | Brookeville, MD | 7,735 | 5.1 mi |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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