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Highland, MD

Census-designated place in Howard County, Maryland. ZIP codes: 20777.

Population

972

Land area

2.4sq mi

People per sq mi

404

ZIP codes

1

Highland and its ZIP codes

Full map

Highland at a glance

  • Highland is 37% less dense than Maryland as a whole.
  • The median household income is more than $250,000, the highest bracket the Census Bureau reports.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $914,000 (about 2.2 times the Maryland figure).

Local data for Highland, MD

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Highland, MD, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$250,000+

Poverty rate

3.4%

Median home value

$914,000

Homeownership

89.6%

Bachelor's or higher

80.9%

Median age

40.5

Average commute

29.9 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (178), German Americans (77), Irish Americans (71).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Howard County. PPP loans are for Highland.

Details

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

$8.73B

FY 2026, $26,272 per person

Howard County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Highland, MD, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone64.6%
  • Carpooled0.0%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked6.8%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.7%
  • Worked from home24.8%

Average one-way commute: 29.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Highland, MD, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

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

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Highland, MD, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

25.7%

U.S. 33.3% -7.6 pts

Diabetes

9.3%

U.S. 12.1% -2.8 pts

Smoking

5.6%

U.S. 12.8% -7.2 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

3.6%

U.S. 11.1% -7.5 pts

ZIP codes in Highland

1 in or overlapping Highland. Population shown

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Cities near Highland

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
FultonCensus-designated place3 mi3.8
Ashton-Sandy SpringCensus-designated place3.4 mi10.3
SpencervilleCensus-designated place4.4 mi1.6
ScaggsvilleCensus-designated place4.5 mi5
ColumbiaCensus-designated place5 mi31.9
BurtonsvilleCensus-designated place5.1 mi7.8
BrookevilleTown5.5 mi0.1
West LaurelCensus-designated place5.8 mi2.3
CloverlyCensus-designated place5.8 mi10.1
OlneyCensus-designated place6.6 mi16.2
North LaurelCensus-designated place7 mi6.5
FairlandCensus-designated place7.2 mi5
SavageCensus-designated place7.5 mi2.7
KonterraCensus-designated place7.6 mi6.1
LayhillCensus-designated place7.7 mi1.6
ColesvilleCensus-designated place7.9 mi5.1

Frequently asked questions

What county is Highland, MD in?
Highland is in Howard County, Maryland.
What ZIP codes are in Highland, MD?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Highland include 20777.
What is the population of Highland, MD?
About 972 people live in Highland, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Highland?
Nearby places include Fulton (3 mi), Ashton-Sandy Spring (3.4 mi), Spencerville (4.4 mi), Scaggsville (4.5 mi), Columbia (5 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023