Census ACS 5-year estimates · 2026
The average income for households in Maryland is $136,642, which is 20% higher than the US average.
The median income for households in Maryland is $103,678, which is 28% higher than the US median.
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Explore the richest ZIPs in MarylandMaryland has a population-weighted median household income of $111,451 and mean household income of $138,606 across 464 ZIP codes — 27.2% higher than the US average for median income.
$111,451
US ZIP-weighted median: $87,610 · 27.2% higher than the US average
$138,606
US ZIP-weighted mean: $113,774 · 21.8% higher than the US average
$52,982
US per capita: $44,688 · 18.6% higher than the US average
By age of householder
Census ACS table B19049 · 2024 5-year estimates
Gray bar = US median ($45,332)
Gray bar = US median ($90,756)
Gray bar = US median ($97,843)
Gray bar = US median ($58,390)
In Maryland, younger households (householder under 25) report a median income of $50,106. Income peaks for householders aged 45 to 64, at $126,705. Among householders 65 and over, the median falls to $74,992 — a common pattern as people transition from career earnings to retirement income.
Income distribution
Census ACS table B19001 · 2,362,928 households · 2024 5-year estimates
Under $50k
24%
$50k–$99k
25%
$100k–$149k
19%
$150k+
33%
Maryland has 2,362,928 households spread across 16 income brackets. The largest share (20%) falls in the $200,000 or more range. Roughly 52% of households earn $100,000 or more per year. About 24% earn less than $50,000.
Richest ZIP codes are ranked by mean household income among ZCTAs with at least 500 residents. Census suppresses exact medians above $250,000; mean income avoids ties.
| Rank | ZIP | County | Population | Mean income | Median income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 20818 | Montgomery County | 1,539 | $404,658 | $245,982 |
| 2 | 20817 | Montgomery County | 37,454 | $345,225 | $249,332 |
| 3 | 21737 | Howard County | 2,474 | $342,577 | $250,001 |
| 4 | 20854 | Montgomery County | 50,498 | $341,063 | $250,001 |
| 5 | 20759 | Howard County | 6,624 | $333,605 | $250,001 |
| 6 | 20816 | Montgomery County | 18,140 | $323,612 | $232,656 |
| 7 | 20777 | Howard County | 3,221 | $313,062 | $226,146 |
| 8 | 20815 | Montgomery County | 30,505 | $308,985 | $194,971 |
| 9 | 20609 | St. Mary's County | 714 | $304,498 | $118,102 |
| 10 | 21738 | Howard County | 3,696 | $297,325 | $250,001 |
Hero statistics use official Census ACS state totals (tables B19013 and S1902). Figures in this section are population-weighted aggregates of ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) estimates for browsing individual ZIP codes. Page URL: https://resource.skyrocketbpo.com/tools/market-research/us-income-demographics-by-zip-code/maryland
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