20763 ZIP Code — Savage, MD
Howard County, Maryland
ZIP code 20763 is located in Savage, Maryland, within Howard County. It covers approximately 1.07 square miles and serves a population of 2,219 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 443.
About ZIP code 20763
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $414,400. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 45%.
Median household income is $98,621. Poverty affects 18% of residents, above the national average.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is high — 50% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.
2,219
population
1.07
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
20763 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 20763
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 20763. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Savage | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
20701 Annapolis Junction (1.5 mi)
20794 Jessup (1.6 mi)
20723 Laurel (2.8 mi)
20724 Laurel (2.8 mi)
21046 Columbia (3 mi)
20797 Southern Md Facility (3.3 mi)
20755 Fort George G Meade (4.4 mi)
20707 Laurel (4.4 mi)
21045 Columbia (5.1 mi)
21076 Hanover (5.6 mi)
20708 Laurel (5.8 mi)
21044 Columbia (5.9 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 2,219 |
| Population density | 2,074 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 24 |
| County FIPS | 027 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 1.07 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 39.1348 |
| Longitude | -76.8162 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 443 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 38.6% | 17.1% | 28.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 15.3% | 22.9% | 28.2% |
| $100k – $200k | 34.5% | 34.8% | 30.1% |
| Over $200k | 11.7% | 25.2% | 13.4% |
Demographics & statistics
2,219
Population
2,074
People per sq mi
39.1
Median age
$98,621
Median household income
$47,966
Per capita income
$414,400
Median home value
$1,830
Median monthly rent
45.2%
Home ownership
17.9%
Poverty rate
12.4%
Unemployment
492
Housing units
49.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
23
Under 5
13
43
5–9
25
211
10–14
122
30
15–19
17
53
20–24
31
279
25–34
162
357
35–44
207
249
45–54
144
18
55–59
11
37
60–64
22
49
65–74
29
42
75–84
24
13
85+
8
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 484 | 21.8% |
| 18 and over | 1,735 | 78.2% |
| 65 and over | 165 | 7.4% |
| Median age | 39.1 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
49.7%
Black or African American
38.5%
Asian
7.7%
Two or more races
2.7%
Hispanic or Latino
0.7%
Other race
0.7%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,111 | 49.7% |
| Black or African American | 860 | 38.5% |
| Asian | 172 | 7.7% |
| Two or more races | 61 | 2.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 | 0.7% |
| Other race | 15 | 0.7% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 38.6% | 17.1% | 28.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 15.3% | 22.9% | 28.2% |
| $100k – $200k | 34.5% | 34.8% | 30.1% |
| Over $200k | 11.7% | 25.2% | 13.4% |
Under $10k
5.7%
$10k–$15k
6.4%
$15k–$25k
4.0%
$25k–$35k
11.8%
$35k–$50k
9.4%
$50k–$75k
5.3%
$75k–$100k
9.0%
$100k–$150k
14.1%
$150k–$200k
18.5%
$200k+
15.8%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.7% |
| $10k–$15k | 6.4% |
| $15k–$25k | 4.0% |
| $25k–$35k | 11.8% |
| $35k–$50k | 9.4% |
| $50k–$75k | 5.3% |
| $75k–$100k | 9.0% |
| $100k–$150k | 14.1% |
| $150k–$200k | 18.5% |
| $200k+ | 15.8% |
| Median income | $98,621 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
13.3%
$200k–$300k
12.6%
$300k–$500k
65.9%
$500k–$1M
8.2%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $414,400 |
| Median rent / month | $1,830 |
| Owner occupied | 45.2% |
| Renter occupied | 54.8% |
| Vacant | 6.3% |
| Single-family detached | 43.1% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 5.6 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.36 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 1.5% |
| 2000–2009 | 5.3% |
| 1990–1999 | 13.6% |
| 1980–1989 | 3.9% |
| 1970–1979 | 12.1% |
| 1960–1969 | 3.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 11.8% |
| 1940–1949 | 1.7% |
| 1939 or earlier | 47.2% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 28.2% |
| 2 bedrooms | 15.6% |
| 3 bedrooms | 43.6% |
| 4 bedrooms | 11.1% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.5% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 9.7% |
| 1 vehicle | 33.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.4% |
| 3 or more | 18.9% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 40.5% |
| Electricity | 35.1% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.1% |
| Fuel oil | 16.9% |
| No fuel used | 6.4% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 449 | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple | 44 | 4.7% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 260 | 27.5% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 193 | 20.4% |
| Households with children under 18 | 241 | 25.5% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 116 | 12.3% |
| Average household size | 2.35 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 37.3% | 29.6% |
| Married | 51.7% | 61.0% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Divorced | 11.0% | 4.3% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.5%
Some HS, no diploma
4.0%
HS graduate
26.7%
Some college, no degree
15.1%
Associate's degree
2.2%
Bachelor's degree
21.6%
Graduate / professional
27.9%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 93.5% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 49.5% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 45 | 7.9% |
| Kindergarten | 17 | 3.0% |
| Elementary school | 359 | 62.7% |
| High school | 73 | 12.7% |
| College / grad school | 79 | 13.8% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
17.1%
Retail trade
15.0%
Finance & real estate
14.5%
Public administration
13.2%
Manufacturing
10.7%
Professional & management
9.5%
Other services
7.4%
Wholesale trade
3.6%
Transportation & utilities
3.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
2.2%
Construction
1.8%
Information
1.6%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 53.9% |
| Service | 2.9% |
| Sales & office | 16.9% |
| Natural resources & construction | 10.9% |
| Production & transportation | 15.5% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 67.4% |
| Government | 29.5% |
| Self-employed | 3.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 78.6% |
| Carpool | 0.0% |
| Public transit | 5.2% |
| Walk | 0.0% |
| Work from home | 16.2% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 21.5 |
Poverty
All people
17.9%
Under 18 years
39.7%
18 and over
11.8%
Married-couple families
12.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 17.1% |
| Retirement income | 13.2% |
| Supplemental Security | 16.8% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.3% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 8.8% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 27.0% |
| High blood pressure | 26.1% |
| High cholesterol | 27.7% |
| Diabetes | 6.8% |
| Heart disease | 3.3% |
| Stroke | 1.7% |
| Asthma | 8.7% |
| Arthritis | 15.8% |
| Kidney disease | 1.8% |
| Pulmonary disease | 3.3% |
| Cancer | 4.5% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 10.3% |
| Binge drinking | 14.4% |
| No physical activity | 16.4% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 33.9% |
| Depression | 16.0% |
| Fair or poor health | 7.9% |
| Poor mental health | 12.6% |
| Poor physical health | 5.8% |
| No health insurance | 9.1% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 73.3% |
| Visited dentist | 71.1% |
| Cholesterol screening | 91.6% |
| Teeth loss | 6.8% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 142 | 9.1% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 6.8% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 3.9% |
| 65 and over | 51.5% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 85.1% |
| Public insurance | 27.8% |
| No insurance | 0.8% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 2,183 | 98.4% |
| Spanish | 106 | 4.9% |
| Other Indo-European | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 106 | 4.9% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 1,828 | 82.4% |
| Born in same state | 1,678 | 75.6% |
| Born in different state | 937 | 42.2% |
| Foreign born | 150 | 6.8% |
| Naturalized citizen | 391 | 17.6% |
| Not a US citizen | 260 | 66.5% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 290 | 13.1% |
| Arab | 107 | 4.8% |
| Italian | 99 | 4.5% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 29 | 1.3% |
| Norwegian | 16 | 0.7% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 42.6% |
| Internet access | 89.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 20763
What city is ZIP code 20763 in?
ZIP code 20763 is primarily assigned to Savage, Maryland.
What county is ZIP code 20763 in?
ZIP code 20763 falls within Howard County, Maryland.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 20763?
18% of residents in ZIP code 20763 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 20763?
50% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 20763?
The median home value in ZIP code 20763 is $414,400.
Does ZIP code 20763 have a large veteran population?
9% of civilians in ZIP code 20763 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What timezone is ZIP code 20763 in?
ZIP code 20763 observes the EST timezone.