The ZIP Code 20759 is associated with Fulton, MD in Howard County in the United States. The current population estimate for this region is 5,311. An estimated 76.7% in this Maryland region have a bachelor's degree or higher, and the per capita income is approximately $82,483. An estimated 2% of the population in this ZIP lives below the poverty line, while the median househould income is $199,145.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 20759 is $199,145, while the region's mean household income is $253,794. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $82,483. The per capita income in ZIP Code 20759 of $82,483 is approximately 95.82% more than the per capita income in Maryland overall of $42,122. An estimated 2.3% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 75.79% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 49.6% of the population in 20759 earn $200,000 or more per year, while an estimated 16.6% earn $150,000 to $199,999 per year, and 0.0% of 20759 residents earn $15,000 to $24,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 2.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 1.7% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 0.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 0.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 0.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 3.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 8.0% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 16.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 16.6% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 49.6% |
In ZIP Code 20759, 97.7% of the population graduated high school, while 76.7% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 0.9% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 46.1% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 9.2% in this Howard County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 0.9% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 1.4% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 9.2% |
| Some college, no degree | 5.2% |
| Associate's degree | 6.5% |
| Bachelor's degree | 30.6% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 46.1% |
Residents of ZIP Code 20759 are older than average. The median age of 40.4 years in ZIP Code 20759 is approximately 6.04% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 68.7% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 14.3% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 14.6% of the population in 20759 falls in the age group 35 to 44 years, while an estimated 13.2% are aged 45 to 54 years. On the low end of the scale, 0.8% of 20759 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 10.0% |
| 5 to 9 years | 9.4% |
| 10 to 14 years | 8.8% |
| 15 to 19 years | 4.9% |
| 20 to 24 years | 3.1% |
| 25 to 34 years | 8.2% |
| 35 to 44 years | 14.6% |
| 45 to 54 years | 13.2% |
| 55 to 59 years | 10.1% |
| 60 to 64 years | 6.9% |
| 65 to 74 years | 8.3% |
| 75 to 84 years | 1.8% |
| 85 years and over | 0.8% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 20759, 95.9% is one race, while 4.1% are two or more races. Approximately 4.7% of 20759 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 20759 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (70.3%), followed by Black or African American (16.6%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 70.3% |
| Black or African American | 16.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.1% |
| Asian | 16.2% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 0.5% |
One of the leading chronic health issues in ZIP Code 20759 is high cholesterol, as an estimated 37.9% of adults aged 18 and older deal with this issue. Another chronic health issue of concern for residents of 20759 is high blood pressure, as approximately 28.3% of adults 18 and older in this Howard County region contend with that issue.
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Arthritis | 19.8% |
| High blood pressure | 28.3% |
| Cancer (excluding skin cancer) | 7.0% |
| Current asthma | 8.4% |
| Coronary heart disease | 4.0% |
| Diagnosed diabetes | 7.6% |
| High cholesterol | 37.9% |
| Chronic kidney disease | 2.4% |
| Stroke | 2.1% |
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 20759 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 96.1% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, 91.9% of those 18 and above in 20759 list cholesterol screening, as a preventive measure. Common health risk behaviors in 20759 include sleeping less than 7 hours (29.5% of adults aged 18 and above) and obesity (26.9% of those 18 and older).
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 96.1% |
| Taking medicine for high blood pressure control | 77.0% |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup | 74.3% |
| Cholesterol screening | 91.9% |
| Visits to dentist or dental clinic | 78.5% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 13.3% |
| Current smoking | 6.9% |
| No leisure-time physical activity | 13.6% |
| Obesity | 26.9% |
| Sleeping less than 7 hours | 29.5% |
In ZIP Code 20759, 78.8% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 3.6% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 7.8% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 8.5% of homes. Lastly, 1.3% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Howard County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 78.8% |
| Spanish | 3.6% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 7.8% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 8.5% |
| Other languages | 1.3% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 20759, an estimated 26.9% of homes were built between 2000 and 2009. Additionally, 21.3% of homes in the region were built in 2014 or later, while an estimated 1.7% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier in this Howard County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 21.3% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 20.6% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 26.9% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 2.7% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 7.7% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 7.6% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 5.9% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 1.9% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 3.6% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 1.7% |
In 20759, 76.1% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 7.2% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 34.4 minutes. Approximately 24.2% of the employed population 16 years and over in 20759 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 20.2% work in professional, scientific, management, and administrative. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 20759 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 0.0% |
| Construction | 5.1% |
| Manufacturing | 3.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 1.7% |
| Retail trade | 8.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 2.0% |
| Information | 1.2% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 4.6% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 20.2% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 24.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 8.9% |
| Other services, except public administration | 7.8% |
| Public administration | 11.6% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 20759 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.03 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 22.09% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 23.67% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 20759 | 10.65¢/kWh | 3.91¢/kWh | 2.06¢/kWh |
| Maryland | 17.48¢/kWh | 13.07¢/kWh | 10.73¢/kWh |
| United States | 15.45¢/kWh | 12.68¢/kWh | 8.1¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 20759 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.97 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.76 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.03 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.52 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.65 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.68 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.99 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.66 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.31 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 4.94 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 4.2 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 3.64 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 20759, checking or savings account have received the most complaints in 20759 in the past 12 months. Payday loan, title loan, or personal loan received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Howard County region was managing an account.
| Complaint Product | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Checking or savings account | 2 |
| Payday loan, title loan, or personal loan | 1 |
| Complaint Issue | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Managing an account | 1 |
| Opening an account | 1 |
| Problem with the payoff process at the end of the loan | 1 |