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ZIP Code 21036
Highland, MD, Howard County
Population
2,569
Land area
6.3sq mi
People per sq mi
411
City
Highland
ZIP 21036 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 21036 at a glance
- ZIP 21036 (Highland) is 36% less dense than Maryland as a whole.
- The median household income is $218,036, about 2.1 times the Maryland median of $103,678.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $881,300 (about 2.1 times the Maryland figure).
Local data for ZIP 21036
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 21036, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$218,036
Poverty rate
2.2%
Median home value
$881,300
Homeownership
99.3%
Bachelor's or higher
71.3%
Median age
48.8
Average commute
32.6 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
49
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
263
$19.49M annual payroll
PPP loans
$5.75M
73 loans
Campaign donations
$34.65K
74% D, 5% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 21036, 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 ZIP 21036, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
27.9%
U.S. 33.3% -5.4 pts
Diabetes
9.7%
U.S. 12.1% -2.4 pts
Smoking
6.3%
U.S. 12.8% -6.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
3.9%
U.S. 11.1% -7.2 pts
ZIP codes near 21036
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| 21737Brookeville | 1.8 mi | 5.1 |
| 21029Highland | 2.9 mi | 16.9 |
| 20833Brookeville | 3.3 mi | 19.1 |
| 21738Lisbon | 3.5 mi | 7 |
| 20862Ashton-Sandy Spring | 4.1 mi | 1.6 |
| 21794Sykesville | 4.2 mi | 8.2 |
| 20777Highland | 4.5 mi | 7.5 |
| 21723Lisbon | 5.8 mi | 3.6 |
| 21042Ellicott City | 6.1 mi | 37 |
| 20861Ashton-Sandy Spring | 6.4 mi | 5.2 |
| 21044Columbia | 6.4 mi | 11.9 |
| 20860Ashton-Sandy Spring | 6.4 mi | 3.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 21036?
- ZIP code 21036 is in Highland, MD (Howard County).
- What county is ZIP code 21036 in?
- ZIP code 21036 is mostly in Howard County, Maryland.
- How many people live in ZIP code 21036?
- About 2,569 people live in the 21036 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.