20759 ZIP Code — Fulton, MD

Howard County, Maryland

ZIP code 20759 is located in Fulton, Maryland, within Howard County. It covers approximately 6.28 square miles and serves a population of 6,125 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 240.

About ZIP code 20759

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Much of the housing stock is relatively new, reflecting recent development activity. Median home value is $794,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 97%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($246,618) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with professional and management as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 24% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is high — 84% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 20759 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population, high homeownership, and a high rate of remote workers.

6,125

population

6.28

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

20759 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 20759

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 20759. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Fulton	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

20777 Highland (2.6 mi) 21029 Clarksville (3.1 mi) 20861 Ashton (3.5 mi) 20868 Spencerville (3.5 mi) 20723 Laurel (3.6 mi) 21044 Columbia (3.8 mi) 20866 Burtonsville (3.9 mi) 21046 Columbia (4.9 mi) 20905 Silver Spring (5 mi) 20905 Silver Spring (5 mi) 20707 Laurel (5.1 mi) 20860 Sandy Spring (5.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	6,125
Population density	975 / sq mi
State FIPS	24
County FIPS	027

Geography
Land area	6.28 sq mi
Water area	0.28 sq mi
Latitude	39.1623
Longitude	-76.9278
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	240

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	5.1%	17.1%	28.2%
$50k – $100k	11.8%	22.9%	28.2%
$100k – $200k	35.6%	34.8%	30.1%
Over $200k	47.5%	25.2%	13.4%

Demographics & statistics

6,125

Population

975

People per sq mi

39.6

Median age

$246,618

Median household income

$98,929

Per capita income

$794,400

Median home value

Median monthly rent

96.8%

Home ownership

0.3%

Poverty rate

0.5%

Unemployment

1,900

Housing units

84.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

342

Under 5

285

293

5–9

244

202

10–14

168

302

15–19

252

20–24

280

25–34

234

625

35–44

520

484

45–54

403

216

55–59

179

188

60–64

156

228

65–74

189

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,895	30.9%
18 and over	4,230	69.1%
65 and over	594	9.7%
Median age	39.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 50.7%

Asian 24.2%

Black or African American 13.2%

Two or more races 9.5%

Hispanic or Latino 2.1%

Other race 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	3,170	50.7%
Asian	1,511	24.2%
Black or African American	825	13.2%
Two or more races	595	9.5%
Hispanic or Latino	130	2.1%
Other race	24	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	5.1%	17.1%	28.2%
$50k – $100k	11.8%	22.9%	28.2%
$100k – $200k	35.6%	34.8%	30.1%
Over $200k	47.5%	25.2%	13.4%

$15k–$25k 1.3%

$25k–$35k 0.8%

$35k–$50k 0.9%

$50k–$75k 2.5%

$75k–$100k 3.3%

$100k–$150k 15.4%

$150k–$200k 18.9%

$200k+ 56.9%

Range	% of households
$15k–$25k	1.3%
$25k–$35k	0.8%
$35k–$50k	0.9%
$50k–$75k	2.5%
$75k–$100k	3.3%
$100k–$150k	15.4%
$150k–$200k	18.9%
$200k+	56.9%
Median income	$246,618

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.4%

$150k–$200k 0.3%

$300k–$500k 10.3%

$500k–$1M 58.4%

$1M+ 28.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$794,400
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	96.8%
Renter occupied	3.2%
Vacant	3.0%
Single-family detached	57.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.7%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	10.0
Avg household size (owned)	3.18

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.4%
2010–2019	57.7%
2000–2009	26.0%
1990–1999	1.1%
1980–1989	3.7%
1970–1979	3.2%
1960–1969	4.2%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	1.6%
1939 or earlier	1.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	4.1%
3 bedrooms	34.5%
4 bedrooms	33.0%
5+ bedrooms	28.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	15.6%
2 vehicles	52.9%
3 or more	31.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	61.1%
Electricity	25.9%
Propane / LP gas	5.5%
Fuel oil	7.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,455	76.5%
Cohabiting couple	56	2.9%
Male householder, no spouse	118	6.2%
Female householder, no spouse	273	14.4%
Households with children under 18	1,065	56.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	395	20.8%
Average household size	3.20

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	29.9%	22.8%
Married	66.6%	67.5%
Separated	0.9%	0.0%
Widowed	2.0%	3.1%
Divorced	0.7%	6.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.3%

Some HS, no diploma 1.2%

HS graduate 7.1%

Some college, no degree 5.3%

Associate's degree 2.2%

Bachelor's degree 30.5%

Graduate / professional 53.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	98.6%
Bachelor's or higher	84.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	226	13.1%
Kindergarten	60	3.5%
Elementary school	775	45.1%
High school	413	24.0%
College / grad school	246	14.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Professional & management 26.9%

Education & healthcare 19.6%

Public administration 12.2%

Retail trade 9.2%

Finance & real estate 8.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.6%

Manufacturing 5.4%

Transportation & utilities 3.8%

Other services 3.7%

Construction 2.6%

Information 1.0%

Wholesale trade 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	74.3%
Service	9.6%
Sales & office	13.5%
Natural resources & construction	0.8%
Production & transportation	1.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	69.7%
Government	22.9%
Self-employed	5.7%
Unpaid family workers	1.7%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	63.2%
Carpool	6.1%
Public transit	2.3%
Walk	2.8%
Work from home	24.1%
Other means	1.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.6

Poverty

All people 0.3%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 0.4%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	17.6%
Retirement income	26.3%
Supplemental Security	2.7%
Cash public assistance	2.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	1.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	24.2%
High blood pressure	29.2%
High cholesterol	33.9%
Diabetes	7.6%
Heart disease	4.3%
Stroke	1.9%
Asthma	8.0%
Arthritis	19.7%
Kidney disease	2.1%
Pulmonary disease	3.4%
Cancer	6.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	7.4%
Binge drinking	12.9%
No physical activity	14.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.5%
Depression	15.1%
Fair or poor health	6.7%
Poor mental health	10.3%
Poor physical health	5.6%
No health insurance	5.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.3%
Visited dentist	78.5%
Cholesterol screening	94.9%
Teeth loss	4.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	104	2.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	5.7%
Under 18	1.4%
18–64 years	5.5%
65 and over	20.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	96.5%
Public insurance	11.8%
No insurance	0.7%
Uninsured under 19	0.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	5,498	89.8%
Spanish	128	2.3%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	23	0.4%
Other languages	105	1.9%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,852	79.2%
Born in same state	4,789	78.2%
Born in different state	2,406	39.3%
Foreign born	63	1.0%
Naturalized citizen	1,273	20.8%
Not a US citizen	1,035	81.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	714	11.7%
French	344	5.6%
Arab	160	2.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	38	0.6%
German	3	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	31.1%
Internet access	100.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 20759

What city is ZIP code 20759 in?

ZIP code 20759 is primarily assigned to Fulton, Maryland.

What county is ZIP code 20759 in?

ZIP code 20759 falls within Howard County, Maryland.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 20759?

84% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

Is ZIP code 20759 mostly owner-occupied?

97% of occupied units in ZIP code 20759 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Is ZIP code 20759 family-oriented?

31% of residents in ZIP code 20759 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 20759?

The median household income in ZIP code 20759 is $246,618, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 20759 in?

ZIP code 20759 observes the EST timezone.