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Scaggsville, MD
Census-designated place in Howard County, Maryland. ZIP codes: 20723.
Population
10,564
Land area
5sq mi
People per sq mi
2,098
ZIP codes
1
Scaggsville and its ZIP codes
Scaggsville at a glance
- Scaggsville is about 3.3 times as dense as Maryland as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $207,220 a year, 100% more than the Maryland figure of $103,678.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $668,500 (59% above Maryland) and median rent is more than $3,500 a month.
Local data for Scaggsville, MD
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Scaggsville, MD, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$207,220
Poverty rate
2.9%
Median home value
$668,500
Median rent
$3,500+/mo
Homeownership
92.3%
Bachelor's or higher
66.0%
Median age
44.0
Average commute
29.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,641), Irish Americans (777), Indian Americans (554).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Howard County. PPP loans are for Scaggsville.
Unemployment rate
3.0%
Sep 2026, -0.9 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
$66.3M
1,031 loans, 7,177 jobs reported
How people get to work
Scaggsville, MD, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone64.1%
- Carpooled3.2%
- Public transit2.2%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.5%
- Worked from home29.8%
Average one-way commute: 29.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Scaggsville, 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 Scaggsville, MD, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
28.2%
U.S. 33.3% -5.1 pts
Diabetes
9.6%
U.S. 12.1% -2.5 pts
Smoking
6.6%
U.S. 12.8% -6.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
4.4%
U.S. 11.1% -6.7 pts
ZIP codes in Scaggsville
1 in or overlapping Scaggsville. Population shown
Cities near Scaggsville
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| FultonCensus-designated place | 1.6 mi | 3.8 |
| West LaurelCensus-designated place | 1.8 mi | 2.3 |
| North LaurelCensus-designated place | 2.6 mi | 6.5 |
| BurtonsvilleCensus-designated place | 3.2 mi | 7.8 |
| SavageCensus-designated place | 3.6 mi | 2.7 |
| LaurelCity | 3.6 mi | 4.8 |
| ColumbiaCensus-designated place | 3.8 mi | 31.9 |
| HighlandCensus-designated place | 4.5 mi | 2.4 |
| KonterraCensus-designated place | 4.5 mi | 6.1 |
| SpencervilleCensus-designated place | 5.3 mi | 1.6 |
| Maryland CityCensus-designated place | 5.4 mi | 7.7 |
| South LaurelCensus-designated place | 5.8 mi | 8.1 |
| FairlandCensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 5 |
| JessupCensus-designated place | 6.4 mi | 6 |
| Ashton-Sandy SpringCensus-designated place | 6.5 mi | 10.3 |
| CalvertonCensus-designated place | 6.9 mi | 4.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Scaggsville, MD in?
- Scaggsville is in Howard County, Maryland.
- What ZIP codes are in Scaggsville, MD?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Scaggsville include 20723.
- What is the population of Scaggsville, MD?
- About 10,564 people live in Scaggsville, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Scaggsville?
- Nearby places include Fulton (1.6 mi), West Laurel (1.8 mi), North Laurel (2.6 mi), Burtonsville (3.2 mi), Savage (3.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023