Fulton
Census-designated place in Howard County, Maryland

Fulton is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Howard County, Maryland, with 5,916 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 453 ft (138 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Scaggsville, 1.8 miles SE.
- 5,916residents (2020 Census)
- 453 ftelevation · 138 m
- 3.8 sq miland area · 9.8 km²
- 1,563 / sq mipopulation density
- 20759ZIP code
About Fulton
Fulton is a census-designated place located in southern Howard County, Maryland, United States. As of the 2010 census it had a population of 2,049.
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Living in Fulton
- Median household income
- $222,039
- Median home value
- $913,100
- Median rent
- $3,074/mo
- Median age
- 39.4
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Fulton had 5,916 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 5,916 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,563 per sq mi (603 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Fulton at a glance
| State | Maryland (MD) |
|---|---|
| County | Howard County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 5,916 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.79 sq mi (9.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km²) |
| Elevation | 453 ft (138 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.1531° N, 76.9115° W |
| ZIP code | 20759 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2431025 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Fulton
- Scaggsville1.8 mi SE
- Burtonsville2.4 mi SW
- West Laurel2.8 mi S
- Highland3.4 mi NW
- North Laurel3.5 mi SE
- Columbia4.3 mi NE
- Spencerville4.5 mi SW
- Ashton-Sandy Spring4.7 mi W
- Laurel4.8 mi SE
- Savage4.8 mi E
- Konterra5.0 mi S
- Fairland5.4 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Fulton
What county is Fulton in?
Fulton is in Howard County, Maryland.
What is the population of Fulton, MD?
5,916 people lived in Fulton at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Fulton, MD?
The ZIP code of Fulton is 20759.
What is the elevation of Fulton?
453 feet (138 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Fulton?
Scaggsville (1.8 mi), Burtonsville (2.4 mi), West Laurel (2.8 mi), Highland (3.4 mi), North Laurel (3.5 mi).
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