Scaggsville
Census-designated place in Howard County, Maryland

Scaggsville is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Howard County, Maryland, with 9,217 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 390 ft (119 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Fulton, 1.8 miles NW.
- 9,217residents (2020 Census)
- 390 ftelevation · 119 m
- 5.0 sq miland area · 13.0 km²
- 1,831 / sq mipopulation density
- 20723ZIP code
About Scaggsville
Scaggsville is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Howard County, Maryland, United States. It is situated near the southeastern tip of Howard County, between Laurel and Fulton. The town mainly consists of residences, with some commercial establishments. Scaggsville generally falls within ZIP code 20723, assigned to Laurel, though the town formerly had its own post office.
At the 2000 census the Scaggsville area was counted as part of the North Laurel census-designated place.
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Living in Scaggsville
- Median household income
- $207,220
- Median home value
- $668,500
- Median rent
- $3,501/mo
- Median age
- 44
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Scaggsville had 9,217 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 9,217 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,831 per sq mi (707 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Scaggsville at a glance
| State | Maryland (MD) |
|---|---|
| County | Howard County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 9,217 (2020) |
| Land area | 5.04 sq mi (13.0 km²) |
| Water area | 0.35 sq mi (0.91 km²) |
| Elevation | 390 ft (119 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.1407° N, 76.8828° W |
| ZIP code | 20723 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2470525 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Scaggsville
- Fulton1.8 mi NW
- North Laurel1.8 mi SE
- West Laurel1.8 mi S
- Burtonsville3.0 mi SW
- Savage3.3 mi E
- Laurel3.4 mi S
- Konterra4.2 mi S
- Columbia4.4 mi N
- Maryland City5.0 mi SE
- Highland5.1 mi NW
- Fairland5.5 mi SW
- Spencerville5.6 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Scaggsville
What county is Scaggsville in?
Scaggsville is in Howard County, Maryland.
What is the population of Scaggsville, MD?
9,217 people lived in Scaggsville at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Scaggsville, MD?
The ZIP code of Scaggsville is 20723.
What is the elevation of Scaggsville?
390 feet (119 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Scaggsville?
Fulton (1.8 mi), North Laurel (1.8 mi), West Laurel (1.8 mi), Burtonsville (3.0 mi), Savage (3.3 mi).
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