20701 ZIP Code — Annapolis Junction, MD
Howard County, Maryland
ZIP code 20701 is located in Annapolis Junction, Maryland, within Howard County. It covers approximately 2.20 square miles and serves a population of 794 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 443.
About ZIP code 20701
The housing stock consists of a significant share of large multi-unit buildings. Much of the housing stock is relatively new, reflecting recent development activity.
Median household income is $79,236. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with public administration as the leading industry. The average commute of 31 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 45% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
794
population
2.20
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
20701 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 20701
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 20701. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Annapolis Junction | Acceptable |
| Annapolis Junction | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
20794 Jessup (1 mi)
20763 Savage (1.5 mi)
20724 Laurel (2.4 mi)
20755 Fort George G Meade (3.4 mi)
20797 Southern Md Facility (3.9 mi)
21046 Columbia (4.1 mi)
20723 Laurel (4.3 mi)
21076 Hanover (4.6 mi)
20707 Laurel (5.5 mi)
21144 Severn (5.5 mi)
21045 Columbia (5.8 mi)
20708 Laurel (5.9 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 794 |
| Population density | 361 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 24 |
| County FIPS | 027 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 2.20 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 39.1292 |
| Longitude | -76.7892 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 443 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 23.4% | 17.1% | 28.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 51.1% | 22.9% | 28.2% |
| $100k – $200k | 25.5% | 34.8% | 30.1% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 25.2% | 13.4% |
Demographics & statistics
794
Population
361
People per sq mi
30.0
Median age
$79,236
Median household income
$40,620
Per capita income
$0
Median home value
$2,219
Median monthly rent
0.0%
Home ownership
3.8%
Poverty rate
11.1%
Unemployment
46
Housing units
44.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
4
15–19
7
61
20–24
106
183
25–34
315
16
35–44
27
14
45–54
24
8
55–59
14
3
60–64
4
3
65–74
5
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 18 and over | 794 | 100.0% |
| 65 and over | 8 | 1.0% |
| Median age | 30.0 years | |
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
45%
White
44.3%
Asian
5%
Two or more races
5%
Hispanic or Latino
0.8%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 360 | 45% |
| White | 354 | 44.3% |
| Asian | 40 | 5% |
| Two or more races | 40 | 5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 | 0.8% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 23.4% | 17.1% | 28.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 51.1% | 22.9% | 28.2% |
| $100k – $200k | 25.5% | 34.8% | 30.1% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 25.2% | 13.4% |
$15k–$25k
6.1%
$25k–$35k
11.5%
$35k–$50k
9.5%
$50k–$75k
4.9%
$75k–$100k
44.7%
$100k–$150k
13.0%
$150k–$200k
5.8%
$200k+
4.6%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| $15k–$25k | 6.1% |
| $25k–$35k | 11.5% |
| $35k–$50k | 9.5% |
| $50k–$75k | 4.9% |
| $75k–$100k | 44.7% |
| $100k–$150k | 13.0% |
| $150k–$200k | 5.8% |
| $200k+ | 4.6% |
| Median income | $79,236 |
Housing
Home values
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $0 |
| Median rent / month | $2,219 |
| Owner occupied | 0.0% |
| Renter occupied | 100.0% |
| Vacant | 11.7% |
| Single-family detached | 0.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 100.0% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 2.6 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 0.00 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 94.9% |
| 2000–2009 | 5.1% |
| 1990–1999 | 0.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 0.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 0.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 0.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 0.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 24.7% |
| 1 bedroom | 32.3% |
| 2 bedrooms | 43.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 0.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 0.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.3% |
| 1 vehicle | 62.5% |
| 2 vehicles | 31.1% |
| 3 or more | 0.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 19.3% |
| Electricity | 66.0% |
| Solar | 14.7% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 71 | 20.5% |
| Cohabiting couple | 82 | 23.6% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 122 | 35.2% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 72 | 20.7% |
| Households with children under 18 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 0 | 0.0% |
| Average household size | 1.61 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 76.4% | 76.3% |
| Married | 23.6% | 15.1% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 1.0% |
| Widowed | 0.0% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 0.0% | 6.4% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
9.6%
Some HS, no diploma
5.7%
HS graduate
11.4%
Some college, no degree
25.3%
Associate's degree
3.4%
Bachelor's degree
15.4%
Graduate / professional
29.2%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 84.7% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 44.6% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 0 | 0.0% |
| High school | 0 | 0.0% |
| College / grad school | 127 | 100.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Public administration
31.6%
Education & healthcare
28.9%
Professional & management
18.9%
Arts, food & hospitality
11.4%
Manufacturing
5.4%
Retail trade
3.8%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 49.2% |
| Service | 10.5% |
| Sales & office | 30.3% |
| Natural resources & construction | 10.0% |
| Production & transportation | 0.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 36.2% |
| Government | 63.8% |
| Self-employed | 0.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 63.0% |
| Carpool | 17.9% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.0% |
| Work from home | 19.1% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 30.8 |
Poverty
All people
3.8%
Under 18 years
0.0%
18 and over
3.8%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 0.0% |
| Retirement income | 0.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 0.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 5.5% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 5.5% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 0.0% |
| High blood pressure | 0.0% |
| High cholesterol | 0.0% |
| Diabetes | 0.0% |
| Heart disease | 0.0% |
| Stroke | 0.0% |
| Asthma | 0.0% |
| Arthritis | 0.0% |
| Kidney disease | 0.0% |
| Pulmonary disease | 0.0% |
| Cancer | 0.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 0.0% |
| Binge drinking | 0.0% |
| No physical activity | 0.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 0.0% |
| Depression | 0.0% |
| Fair or poor health | 0.0% |
| Poor mental health | 0.0% |
| Poor physical health | 0.0% |
| No health insurance | 0.0% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 0.0% |
| Visited dentist | 0.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 0.0% |
| Teeth loss | 0.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 0 | 0.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 3.2% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 3.2% |
| 65 and over | 0.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 100.0% |
| Public insurance | 0.0% |
| No insurance | 0.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 794 | 100.0% |
| Spanish | 36 | 4.5% |
| Other Indo-European | 5 | 0.6% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 31 | 3.9% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 751 | 94.6% |
| Born in same state | 751 | 94.6% |
| Born in different state | 399 | 50.3% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 43 | 5.4% |
| Not a US citizen | 3 | 7.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 81 | 10.2% |
| French | 31 | 3.9% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 22 | 2.8% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 43.7% |
| Internet access | 100.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 20701
What city is ZIP code 20701 in?
ZIP code 20701 is primarily assigned to Annapolis Junction, Maryland.
What county is ZIP code 20701 in?
ZIP code 20701 falls within Howard County, Maryland.
What is the population of ZIP code 20701?
ZIP code 20701 has an estimated population of 794 residents, with a density of 361 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 20701?
The median household income in ZIP code 20701 is $79,236, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 20701 in?
ZIP code 20701 observes the EST timezone.