20794 ZIP Code — Jessup, MD
Howard County, Maryland
ZIP code 20794 is located in Jessup, Maryland, within Howard County. It covers approximately 9.64 square miles and serves a population of 16,035 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 410/443.
About ZIP code 20794
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 $380,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 64%.
Median household income is $111,200. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with professional and management as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 30% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
16,035
population
9.64
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
20794 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 20794
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 20794. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Jessup | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
20701 Annapolis Junction (1 mi)
20763 Savage (1.6 mi)
21046 Columbia (3.4 mi)
20724 Laurel (3.4 mi)
21076 Hanover (4 mi)
20723 Laurel (4.2 mi)
20755 Fort George G Meade (4.3 mi)
20797 Southern Md Facility (4.6 mi)
21045 Columbia (4.9 mi)
21144 Severn (5.7 mi)
20707 Laurel (6 mi)
21044 Columbia (6.5 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 16,035 |
| Population density | 1,663 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 24 |
| County FIPS | 027 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 9.64 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi |
| Latitude | 39.1436 |
| Longitude | -76.7893 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 410/443 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 18.2% | 17.1% | 28.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 33.6% | 22.9% | 28.2% |
| $100k – $200k | 39.3% | 34.8% | 30.1% |
| Over $200k | 8.9% | 25.2% | 13.4% |
Demographics & statistics
16,035
Population
1,663
People per sq mi
37.8
Median age
$111,200
Median household income
$34,652
Per capita income
$380,600
Median home value
$1,887
Median monthly rent
63.6%
Home ownership
7.1%
Poverty rate
3.2%
Unemployment
2,735
Housing units
29.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
410
Under 5
227
453
5–9
251
378
10–14
210
526
15–19
292
524
20–24
291
2,246
25–34
1,246
2,099
35–44
1,164
1,407
45–54
781
866
55–59
481
500
60–64
278
598
65–74
331
223
75–84
124
83
85+
46
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2,408 | 15.0% |
| 18 and over | 13,627 | 85.0% |
| 65 and over | 1,405 | 8.8% |
| Median age | 37.8 years | |
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
40.3%
White
37.3%
Hispanic or Latino
7%
Two or more races
6.4%
Asian
5.6%
Other race
3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 6,941 | 40.3% |
| White | 6,434 | 37.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,205 | 7% |
| Two or more races | 1,097 | 6.4% |
| Asian | 962 | 5.6% |
| Other race | 543 | 3.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 52 | 0.3% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 18.2% | 17.1% | 28.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 33.6% | 22.9% | 28.2% |
| $100k – $200k | 39.3% | 34.8% | 30.1% |
| Over $200k | 8.9% | 25.2% | 13.4% |
Under $10k
1.7%
$10k–$15k
2.5%
$15k–$25k
2.8%
$25k–$35k
4.2%
$35k–$50k
2.1%
$50k–$75k
11.1%
$75k–$100k
19.3%
$100k–$150k
20.3%
$150k–$200k
17.6%
$200k+
18.5%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 1.7% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.5% |
| $15k–$25k | 2.8% |
| $25k–$35k | 4.2% |
| $35k–$50k | 2.1% |
| $50k–$75k | 11.1% |
| $75k–$100k | 19.3% |
| $100k–$150k | 20.3% |
| $150k–$200k | 17.6% |
| $200k+ | 18.5% |
| Median income | $111,200 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
4.1%
$50k–$100k
8.0%
$100k–$150k
0.7%
$150k–$200k
1.0%
$200k–$300k
8.6%
$300k–$500k
51.4%
$500k–$1M
25.4%
$1M+
0.8%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $380,600 |
| Median rent / month | $1,887 |
| Owner occupied | 63.6% |
| Renter occupied | 36.4% |
| Vacant | 5.1% |
| Single-family detached | 48.1% |
| Large apartment buildings | 10.8% |
| Mobile homes | 9.5% |
| Median rooms | 6.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 3.15 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 31.1% |
| 2000–2009 | 7.2% |
| 1990–1999 | 16.7% |
| 1980–1989 | 25.5% |
| 1970–1979 | 3.4% |
| 1960–1969 | 4.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 4.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 6.3% |
| 1939 or earlier | 1.8% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.7% |
| 1 bedroom | 11.8% |
| 2 bedrooms | 24.4% |
| 3 bedrooms | 32.8% |
| 4 bedrooms | 22.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 7.2% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.1% |
| 1 vehicle | 31.2% |
| 2 vehicles | 42.7% |
| 3 or more | 23.9% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 32.6% |
| Electricity | 51.7% |
| Propane / LP gas | 7.3% |
| Fuel oil | 6.9% |
| Wood | 1.0% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 1,905 | 48.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 281 | 7.1% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 760 | 19.2% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,021 | 25.7% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,472 | 37.1% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 904 | 22.8% |
| Average household size | 2.67 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 56.7% | 33.3% |
| Married | 30.5% | 40.7% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 3.2% |
| Widowed | 1.1% | 8.5% |
| Divorced | 10.0% | 14.3% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
5.4%
Some HS, no diploma
12.9%
HS graduate
31.0%
Some college, no degree
15.7%
Associate's degree
5.0%
Bachelor's degree
16.9%
Graduate / professional
13.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 81.7% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 29.9% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 19 | 0.7% |
| Kindergarten | 135 | 4.9% |
| Elementary school | 1,026 | 37.4% |
| High school | 651 | 23.7% |
| College / grad school | 911 | 33.2% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Professional & management
22.3%
Education & healthcare
18.4%
Public administration
16.0%
Manufacturing
7.4%
Retail trade
6.7%
Arts, food & hospitality
5.9%
Finance & real estate
5.8%
Other services
5.8%
Construction
4.4%
Transportation & utilities
4.3%
Wholesale trade
2.6%
Information
0.5%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 51.7% |
| Service | 12.7% |
| Sales & office | 17.1% |
| Natural resources & construction | 6.4% |
| Production & transportation | 12.1% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 72.2% |
| Government | 22.6% |
| Self-employed | 5.1% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 74.1% |
| Carpool | 6.7% |
| Public transit | 3.8% |
| Walk | 0.7% |
| Work from home | 12.2% |
| Other means | 2.6% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 27.8 |
Poverty
All people
7.1%
Under 18 years
5.3%
18 and over
7.6%
Married-couple families
2.2%
Female-led households
12.9%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 17.6% |
| Retirement income | 18.2% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.7% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.6% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 6.6% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 34.0% |
| High blood pressure | 30.6% |
| High cholesterol | 26.3% |
| Diabetes | 7.8% |
| Heart disease | 3.6% |
| Stroke | 2.0% |
| Asthma | 8.9% |
| Arthritis | 16.3% |
| Kidney disease | 1.9% |
| Pulmonary disease | 3.7% |
| Cancer | 4.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 15.1% |
| Binge drinking | 17.4% |
| No physical activity | 19.9% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 38.2% |
| Depression | 16.1% |
| Fair or poor health | 10.6% |
| Poor mental health | 13.6% |
| Poor physical health | 7.0% |
| No health insurance | 13.2% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 73.6% |
| Visited dentist | 64.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.3% |
| Teeth loss | 8.6% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 949 | 7.1% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 10.5% |
| Under 18 | 5.8% |
| 18–64 years | 8.8% |
| 65 and over | 30.3% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 75.4% |
| Public insurance | 25.5% |
| No insurance | 7.6% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 2.7% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 15,398 | 96.0% |
| Spanish | 887 | 5.8% |
| Other Indo-European | 578 | 3.8% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 196 | 1.3% |
| Other languages | 77 | 0.5% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 14,151 | 88.3% |
| Born in same state | 13,817 | 86.2% |
| Born in different state | 8,199 | 51.1% |
| Foreign born | 334 | 2.1% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,884 | 11.7% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,129 | 59.9% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 1,477 | 9.2% |
| French | 1,084 | 6.8% |
| Arab | 672 | 4.2% |
| English | 172 | 1.1% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 28 | 0.2% |
| Irish | 17 | 0.1% |
| Polish | 16 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 24.7% |
| Internet access | 96.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 20794
What city is ZIP code 20794 in?
ZIP code 20794 is primarily assigned to Jessup, Maryland.
What county is ZIP code 20794 in?
ZIP code 20794 falls within Howard County, Maryland.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 20794?
The median home value in ZIP code 20794 is $380,600.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 20794?
The median household income in ZIP code 20794 is $111,200, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the population of ZIP code 20794?
ZIP code 20794 has an estimated population of 16,035 residents, with a density of 1,663 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 20794 in?
ZIP code 20794 observes the EST timezone.