City

Highland, MD

1 ZIP code  ·  Howard County  ·  Maryland

👥3,046Population
💰$218,808Median HH Income▲ 187% above avg
🎂45.9Median Age
🏠$808,700Median Home Value▲ 190% above avg
🎓74.8%College Grads▲ 93% above avg
📊3.6%Unemployment▼ 26% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 55.0% Female 45.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 72.9%Hispanic: 6.4%Black: 3.3%Asian: 15.7%Other: 1.8%Race
White72.9%
Hispanic6.4%
Black3.3%
Asian15.7%
Other1.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
21%
18–24
9%
25–44
16%
45–64
34%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.93
Below Poverty4.6% ▼ 54% below avg
College Grads74.8% ▲ 93% above avg
Unemployment3.6% ▼ 26% below avg
HS Graduate261 (14.3%)
Some College71 (3.9%)
Associates129 (7.1%)
Bachelors37 (2%)
Graduate Degree1,328 (72.7%)

Education

HS Grad: 14.3%Some College: 3.9%Associates: 7.1%Bachelors: 2%Graduate: 72.7%Edu
HS Grad14.3%
Some College3.9%
Associates7.1%
Bachelors2.0%
Graduate72.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 96.8%Renter: 3.2%Tenure
Owner96.8%
Renter3.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
1%
$300k–$500k
3%
Over $500k
94%

Financials

Median HH Income$218,808 ▲ 187% above avg
Median Home Value$808,700 ▲ 190% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$2,893/mo
Total Housing Units1,062
Vacant Units22

Income Distribution

Under $25k
5%
$25k–$50k
2%
$50k–$75k
4%
$75k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
5%
$150k–$200k
21%
Over $200k
60%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
67%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
30%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
15%
15–30 min
20%
30–45 min
42%
Over 45 min
23%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
27%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
54%
About Highland, MD

Highland is a city in Maryland, located in Howard County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,046 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45.9 years.

Economically, Highland is a affluent community. The median household income of $218,808 is more than double the national average. Approximately 4.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.6%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Highland is among the most expensive housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $808,700, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $2,893 per month. Homeownership is high at 96.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Highland is highly educated. 74.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (72.85%).

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

ZIP Codes in Highland
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
20777 3,046 $218,808 $808,700 $2,893 3.6% 74.8% 96.8%