Richest ZIP codes in Maryland
Top 25 highest-income ZIP codes in Maryland. #1 is 20759 (Fulton) at about $250,001 median household income. Compare wealth, housing, and demographics on US5.
These are the highest median household income ZIP codes in Maryland (from 477 indexable ZIPs), ranked using Census ACS-style income fields on US5.
For context, the average median household income across Maryland ZIP codes is about $111,660. The top of this list sits well above that baseline.
Leading the list: 20759 (Fulton) at about $250,001; 20854 (Potomac) at about $250,001; 20896 (Garrett Park) at about $250,001.
Open any ZIP for a full demographics, income, and housing profile, or return to the Maryland state page for the complete ZIP table.
Ranked ZIP codes
| # | ZIP | City | County | Median income | Population | Income | Home value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 20759 | Fulton | Howard County | $250,001 | 6,758 | $250,001 | $888,200 |
| 2 | 20854 | Potomac | Montgomery County | $250,001 | 49,694 | $250,001 | $1,105,300 |
| 3 | 20896 | Garrett Park | Montgomery County | $250,001 | 890 | $250,001 | $994,200 |
| 4 | 21029 | Columbia | Howard County | $250,001 | 13,783 | $250,001 | $904,700 |
| 5 | 21723 | — | Howard County | $250,001 | 587 | $250,001 | $914,800 |
| 6 | 21737 | — | Howard County | $250,001 | 2,384 | $250,001 | $1,032,800 |
| 7 | 20817 | Bethesda | Montgomery County | $240,104 | 37,738 | $240,104 | $1,142,300 |
| 8 | 20816 | Bethesda | Montgomery County | $231,284 | 18,081 | $231,284 | $1,166,100 |
| 9 | 21738 | — | Howard County | $230,429 | 3,668 | $230,429 | $889,100 |
| 10 | 21794 | — | Howard County | $223,833 | 2,326 | $223,833 | $977,200 |
| 11 | 20818 | Cabin John | Montgomery County | $221,392 | 1,602 | $221,392 | $1,273,300 |
| 12 | 20777 | Highland | Howard County | $218,808 | 3,046 | $218,808 | $808,700 |
| 13 | 20632 | — | Charles County | $204,071 | 687 | $204,071 | $491,200 |
| 14 | 20833 | Olney | Montgomery County | $203,631 | 7,868 | $203,631 | $762,200 |
| 15 | 21104 | Eldersburg | Howard County | $199,803 | 5,786 | $199,803 | $659,700 |
| 16 | 20815 | Chevy Chase | Montgomery County | $198,243 | 31,269 | $198,243 | $1,230,700 |
| 17 | 20837 | Poolesville | Montgomery County | $191,927 | 6,605 | $191,927 | $701,000 |
| 18 | 21042 | Ellicott City | Howard County | $190,504 | 43,021 | $190,504 | $674,700 |
| 19 | 21131 | Cockeysville | Baltimore County | $187,250 | 7,050 | $187,250 | $662,900 |
| 20 | 20882 | Damascus | Montgomery County | $186,964 | 13,661 | $186,964 | $705,800 |
| 21 | 21797 | Lisbon | Howard County | $185,435 | 8,772 | $185,435 | $713,400 |
| 22 | 21153 | Pikesville | Baltimore County | $184,643 | 519 | $184,643 | $988,200 |
| 23 | 21770 | Green Valley | Frederick County | $184,464 | 7,815 | $184,464 | $599,700 |
| 24 | 20841 | Ten Mile Creek | Montgomery County | $184,276 | 9,706 | $184,276 | $771,400 |
| 25 | 21754 | Urbana | Frederick County | $179,797 | 7,439 | $179,797 | $619,700 |
Frequently asked questions
What are the richest ZIP codes in Maryland?
Based on median household income, the top ZIP on US5 is 20759 (Fulton) at about $250,001. The table on this page lists the top 25 highest-income codes.
How does US5 rank ZIP codes in Maryland?
We rank indexable ZIP codes with positive median household income (and a small population floor) from high to low.
Where can I explore all ZIP codes in Maryland?
Visit the Maryland state page for the full ZIP table, demographics summary, and sortable income/housing columns.