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Howard County
Highland, MD
20777
20777 ZIP Code — Highland, MD
Howard County, Maryland
ZIP code 20777 is located in
Highland ,
Maryland ,
within Howard County .
It covers approximately 7.54 square miles and serves a population of
3,220 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 240 .
About ZIP code 20777
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $808,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 97%, well above the national average.
The gap between median ($215,833) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 3% is below the national average.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with professional and management as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 37 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area. Remote work is prevalent — 22% of workers work from home.
Educational attainment is high — 78% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.
Overall, ZIP code 20777 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population, high homeownership, and a high rate of remote workers.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
3,220
Population density
427 / sq mi
State FIPS
24
County FIPS
027
Geography
Land area
7.54 sq mi
Water area
0.04 sq mi
Latitude
39.1763
Longitude
-76.9730
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
240
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
8.5%
17.1%
28.2%
$50k – $100k
7.1%
22.9%
28.2%
$100k – $200k
37.5%
34.8%
30.1%
Over $200k
47.0%
25.2%
13.4%
Demographics & statistics
$215,833
Median household income
$808,700
Median home value
77.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 668 20.7% 18 and over 2,552 79.3% 65 and over 628 19.5% Median age 45.6 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
6.2%
Group Count % White 2,268 67.7% Asian 539 16.1% Black or African American 206 6.2% Two or more races 162 4.8% Hispanic or Latino 128 3.8% Other race 45 1.3%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
8.5%
17.1%
28.2%
$50k – $100k
7.1%
22.9%
28.2%
$100k – $200k
37.5%
34.8%
30.1%
Over $200k
47.0%
25.2%
13.4%
Range % of households Under $10k 2.1% $10k–$15k 0.8% $15k–$25k 0.8% $35k–$50k 3.1% $50k–$75k 5.2% $75k–$100k 2.9% $100k–$150k 11.1% $150k–$200k 13.3% $200k+ 60.8% Median income $215,833
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $808,700 Median rent / month $0 Owner occupied 97.1% Renter occupied 2.9% Vacant 1.9% Single-family detached 100.0% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 0.0% Median rooms 10.0 Avg household size (owned) 2.91
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 3.5% 2000–2009 11.6% 1990–1999 7.9% 1980–1989 37.2% 1970–1979 20.7% 1960–1969 14.1% 1950–1959 3.5% 1940–1949 0.4% 1939 or earlier 1.1%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 1.0% 2 bedrooms 2.5% 3 bedrooms 16.0% 4 bedrooms 50.5% 5+ bedrooms 30.1%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 1.5% 1 vehicle 5.3% 2 vehicles 41.9% 3 or more 51.3%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 8.1% Electricity 50.4% Propane / LP gas 14.3% Fuel oil 24.8% Wood 0.8% Solar 0.8%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 909 82.2% Cohabiting couple 0 0.0% Male householder, no spouse 112 10.1% Female householder, no spouse 85 7.7% Households with children under 18 423 38.2% Households with seniors (65+) 422 38.2% Average household size 2.91
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 29.6% 17.3% Married 68.4% 75.7% Separated 0.0% 1.5% Widowed 2.0% 3.7% Divorced 0.0% 1.9%
Education
Some college, no degree
11.0%
Graduate / professional
43.3%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 99.0% Bachelor's or higher 77.5%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 21 2.4% Kindergarten 24 2.7% Elementary school 359 40.7% High school 224 25.4% College / grad school 255 28.9%
Employment
Industry of employment
Professional & management
27.9%
Education & healthcare
26.9%
Public administration
16.2%
Finance & real estate
5.8%
Arts, food & hospitality
2.5%
Transportation & utilities
1.1%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 76.5% Service 8.1% Sales & office 9.9% Natural resources & construction 2.3% Production & transportation 3.1%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 63.6% Government 27.0% Self-employed 9.4% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 70.2% Carpool 4.9% Public transit 0.3% Walk 1.0% Work from home 22.1% Other means 1.5% Avg commute (minutes) 36.6
Poverty
Married-couple families
1.0%
Female-led households
37.3%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 24.1% Retirement income 23.8% Supplemental Security 1.6% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 0.5%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 24.6% High blood pressure 30.5% High cholesterol 36.1% Diabetes 7.9% Heart disease 4.6% Stroke 2.0% Asthma 8.2% Arthritis 21.4% Kidney disease 2.2% Pulmonary disease 3.8% Cancer 7.3%
Behavior / access % Smoking 7.5% Binge drinking 13.0% No physical activity 13.7% Less than 7 hrs sleep 28.6% Depression 15.6% Fair or poor health 7.0% Poor mental health 10.3% Poor physical health 6.0% No health insurance 5.4% Visited doctor (checkup) 76.8% Visited dentist 79.3% Cholesterol screening 95.3% Teeth loss 4.5%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 167 6.5%
Disability % Any disability 5.8% Under 18 1.2% 18–64 years 2.5% 65 and over 20.9%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 93.3% Public insurance 19.3% No insurance 1.3% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 3,125 97.0% Spanish 152 4.9% Other Indo-European 15 0.5% Asian & Pacific Islander 44 1.4% Other languages 36 1.2%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 2,800 87.0% Born in same state 2,686 83.4% Born in different state 1,023 31.8% Foreign born 114 3.5% Naturalized citizen 420 13.0% Not a US citizen 348 82.9%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 527 16.4% French 470 14.6% Arab 189 5.9% Irish 39 1.2%
Ancestry Count % Dutch 16 0.5% German 12 0.4% English 11 0.3%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 34.3% Internet access 98.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 20777
What city is ZIP code 20777 in?
ZIP code 20777 is primarily assigned to Highland, Maryland.
What county is ZIP code 20777 in?
ZIP code 20777 falls within Howard County, Maryland.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 20777?
78% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.
Is ZIP code 20777 mostly owner-occupied?
97% of occupied units in ZIP code 20777 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 20777?
The median household income in ZIP code 20777 is $215,833, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 20777?
The median home value in ZIP code 20777 is $808,700.
What timezone is ZIP code 20777 in?
ZIP code 20777 observes the EST timezone.
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