City

Fulton, MD

1 ZIP code  ·  Howard County  ·  Maryland

👥6,758Population
💰$250,001Median HH Income▲ 228% above avg
🎂39.3Median Age
🏠$888,200Median Home Value▲ 219% above avg
🎓85.2%College Grads▲ 120% above avg
📊1.2%Unemployment▼ 75% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.5% Female 47.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 40.9%Hispanic: 4%Black: 11.9%Asian: 31.6%Other: 10.8%Race
White40.9%
Hispanic4.0%
Black11.9%
Asian31.6%
Other10.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
9%
5–17
23%
18–24
6%
25–44
27%
45–64
27%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.3 yrs
Avg HH Size3.30
Below Poverty0.2% ▼ 98% below avg
College Grads85.2% ▲ 120% above avg
Unemployment1.2% ▼ 75% below avg
No HS Diploma20 (0.5%)
HS Graduate241 (6.5%)
Some College87 (2.4%)
Associates198 (5.4%)
Bachelors95 (2.6%)
Graduate Degree3,057 (82.7%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 6.5%Some College: 2.4%Associates: 5.4%Bachelors: 2.6%Graduate: 82.7%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad6.5%
Some College2.4%
Associates5.4%
Bachelors2.6%
Graduate82.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 95.5%Renter: 4.5%Tenure
Owner95.5%
Renter4.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$150k–$200k
0%
$300k–$500k
9%
Over $500k
89%

Financials

Median HH Income$250,001 ▲ 228% above avg
Median Home Value$888,200 ▲ 219% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$3,501/mo
Total Housing Units2,031

Income Distribution

Under $25k
1%
$25k–$50k
2%
$50k–$75k
1%
$75k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
14%
Over $200k
64%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
64%
Public Transit
3%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
29%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
24%
15–30 min
33%
30–45 min
23%
Over 45 min
21%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
1%
1960s–1970s
3%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
83%
About Fulton, MD

Fulton is a city in Maryland, located in Howard County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 6,758 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.3 years.

Economically, Fulton is a affluent community. The median household income of $250,001 is more than double the national average. Approximately 0.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.2%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Fulton is among the most expensive housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $888,200, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $3,501 per month. Homeownership is high at 95.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Fulton is highly educated. 85.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — more than double the national average. The community is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 40.9%.

Fulton, MD offers residents above-average earning potential within Maryland.

ZIP Codes in Fulton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
20759 6,758 $250,001 $888,200 $3,501 1.2% 85.2% 95.5%