Highland, MD · standard
ZIP Code 20777
Howard County, Maryland - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,314
- 169/sq mi High-density area
- $226,146
- Median income Above-median income area
- $861,900
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 75.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Highland pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 1%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 4%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 169
- people per sq mi
- 95%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 20777 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 20777 covers 19.6 square miles in Highland, Howard County, Maryland (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,314 residents on file, a density of 169 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 20777 skews affluent, with a median household income of $226,146 (98% above the average Maryland ZIP), while per-capita income is $106,611. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 1.0% and unemployment is 1.5%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $861,900 (93% above the average Maryland ZIP), while 95.3% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $2,875.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 75.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.5, and the average commute is 32 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Howard County, so 20777 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 20777
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Highland, MD
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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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 ZIP avg
$106,611
Per Capita Income
1.0%
Poverty Rate
1.5%
Unemployment Rate
32.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 20777 ranks among Maryland ZIPs
Highland, 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)
$226,146 Top 4% higher than 96% of 419 Maryland ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,117housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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 20777 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 20905
Silver Spring (20905)
18,044 residents
- 20866
Burtonsville (20866)
13,344 residents
- 21029
Clarksville (21029)
11,333 residents
- 20833
Brookeville (20833)
7,735 residents
- 20759 3,355
Fulton (20759)
3,355 residents
- 20777 3,314
Highland (20777)
3,314 residents
- 20860 2,396
Sandy Spring (20860)
2,396 residents
- 21036 2,114
Dayton (21036)
2,114 residents
- 20861 1,875
Ashton (20861)
1,875 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 20777 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 20777 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 20759
Fulton (20759)
$250,000 median income
- 21029
Clarksville (21029)
$243,542 median income
- 20777
Highland (20777)
$226,146 median income
- 21036
Dayton (21036)
$218,036 median income
- 20833
Brookeville (20833)
$204,375 median income
- 20862
Brinklow (20862)
$189,667 median income
- 20861
Ashton (20861)
$163,438 median income
- 20905
Silver Spring (20905)
$159,740 median income
- 20868
Spencerville (20868)
$143,333 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 20777 ranks #3 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 20777, 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 (3,314 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 20777 in?
ZIP code 20777 (Highland) 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 20777?
ZIP code 20777 in Highland, MD has a population of 3,314 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 20777?
The median household income in ZIP 20777 is $226,146, which is 196% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 20777?
The median home value in ZIP 20777 is $861,900, which is 210% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 20777?
The largest racial group in ZIP 20777 is White at 70.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 20777?
ZIP code 20777 has 109 business establishments employing approximately 581 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 20777?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 20777 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (29), Construction (20), Retail trade (9). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 20777?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 20777 decreased by 0.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 134%. 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 20777?
In ZIP code 20777, 85.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 75.2% 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 20777?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 20777 is 32.2 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 20777?
In ZIP code 20777, approximately 95.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 4.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 20777?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 20777 is 1.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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