City

Jessup, MD

1 ZIP code  ·  Howard County  ·  Maryland

👥16,182Population
💰$105,441Median HH Income▲ 38% above avg
🎂37.3Median Age
🏠$393,700Median Home Value▲ 41% above avg
🎓37.3%College Grads≈ Avg
📊2.5%Unemployment▼ 50% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 63.1% Female 36.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 32.4%Hispanic: 12.6%Black: 44.4%Asian: 6.9%Other: 3.3%Race
White32.4%
Hispanic12.6%
Black44.4%
Asian6.9%
Other3.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
12%
18–24
7%
25–44
41%
45–64
27%
65+
4%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.63
Below Poverty6.4% ▼ 36% below avg
College Grads37.3% ≈ Avg
Unemployment2.5% ▼ 50% below avg
No HS Diploma348 (3.3%)
HS Graduate3,019 (28.8%)
Some College1,763 (16.8%)
Associates1,440 (13.8%)
Bachelors484 (4.6%)
Graduate Degree3,418 (32.6%)

Education

No HS: 3.3%HS Grad: 28.8%Some College: 16.8%Associates: 13.8%Bachelors: 4.6%Graduate: 32.6%Edu
No HS3.3%
HS Grad28.8%
Some College16.8%
Associates13.8%
Bachelors4.6%
Graduate32.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 61%Renter: 39%Tenure
Owner61.0%
Renter39.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
1%
$200k–$300k
9%
$300k–$500k
52%
Over $500k
28%

Financials

Median HH Income$105,441 ▲ 38% above avg
Median Home Value$393,700 ▲ 41% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,940/mo
Total Housing Units4,230
Vacant Units170

Income Distribution

Under $25k
9%
$25k–$50k
8%
$50k–$75k
8%
$75k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
15%
Over $200k
19%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
79%
Public Transit
4%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
16%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
26%
15–30 min
41%
30–45 min
13%
Over 45 min
19%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
23%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
58%
About Jessup, MD

Jessup is a city in Maryland, located in Howard County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 16,182 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37.3 years.

Economically, Jessup is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $105,441 is above the national average. Approximately 6.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.5%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Jessup is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $393,700, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,940 per month. Homeownership is high at 61.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Jessup is moderately educated. 37.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is racially diverse, with Black as the largest group at 44.4%.

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

ZIP Codes in Jessup
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
20794 16,182 $105,441 $393,700 $1,940 2.5% 37.3% 61.0%