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Fulton, MD
Census-designated place in Howard County, Maryland. ZIP codes: 20759.
Population
5,677
Land area
3.8sq mi
People per sq mi
1,499
ZIP codes
1
Fulton and its ZIP codes
Fulton at a glance
- Fulton is about 2.3 times as dense as Maryland as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $222,039 a year, about 2.1 times the Maryland figure of $103,678.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $913,100 (about 2.2 times the Maryland figure) and median rent is $3,074 a month.
Local data for Fulton, MD
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Fulton, MD, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$222,039
Poverty rate
0.7%
Median home value
$913,100
Median rent
$3,074/mo
Homeownership
79.9%
Bachelor's or higher
85.0%
Median age
39.4
Average commute
25.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (737), Irish Americans (676), Korean Americans (556).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Howard County. PPP loans are for Fulton.
Unemployment rate
3.4%
Aug 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$90,296
173,088 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$99,767
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$8.7B
FY 2026, $26,272 per person
PPP loans
$58.7M
367 loans, 5,173 jobs reported
How people get to work
Fulton, MD, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone50.0%
- Carpooled3.8%
- Public transit3.1%
- Walked2.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.8%
- Worked from home39.0%
Average one-way commute: 25.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Fulton, MD, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
911
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
816
0.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 26°F
47.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Fulton, MD, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
26.9%
U.S. 33.3% -6.4 pts
Diabetes
8.0%
U.S. 12.1% -4.1 pts
Smoking
5.3%
U.S. 12.8% -7.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
3.7%
U.S. 11.1% -7.4 pts
ZIP codes in Fulton
1 in or overlapping Fulton. Population shown
Cities near Fulton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ScaggsvilleCensus-designated place | 1.6 mi | 5 |
| West LaurelCensus-designated place | 2.9 mi | 2.3 |
| HighlandCensus-designated place | 3 mi | 2.4 |
| BurtonsvilleCensus-designated place | 3.1 mi | 7.8 |
| ColumbiaCensus-designated place | 4 mi | 31.9 |
| North LaurelCensus-designated place | 4.2 mi | 6.5 |
| SpencervilleCensus-designated place | 4.3 mi | 1.6 |
| SavageCensus-designated place | 5 mi | 2.7 |
| Ashton-Sandy SpringCensus-designated place | 5 mi | 10.3 |
| LaurelCity | 5 mi | 4.8 |
| KonterraCensus-designated place | 5.2 mi | 6.1 |
| FairlandCensus-designated place | 5.9 mi | 5 |
| CloverlyCensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 10.1 |
| Maryland CityCensus-designated place | 7 mi | 7.7 |
| South LaurelCensus-designated place | 7 mi | 8.1 |
| CalvertonCensus-designated place | 7 mi | 4.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Fulton, MD in?
- Fulton is in Howard County, Maryland.
- What ZIP codes are in Fulton, MD?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Fulton include 20759.
- What is the population of Fulton, MD?
- About 5,677 people live in Fulton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Fulton?
- Nearby places include Scaggsville (1.6 mi), West Laurel (2.9 mi), Highland (3 mi), Burtonsville (3.1 mi), Columbia (4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023