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City Profile

Columbia, Maryland

Population: 104,681 · 3 ZIP codes

Demographics

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS/Decennial). Estimates vary by year.

People
Total population
104,681
People
Median age
39.4
Housing
Total households
41,143
Income
Median household income
$131,490
Housing
Total housing units
43,280
Employment
Employment rate
66.1%
Education
Bachelor’s degree or higher
63.6%
Healthcare
Insured population
95.4%
City details
Local time 02:09:40(ET)
LocationColumbia, MD
Population (ZIP areas)99,628(sum of local ZIP code populations)
Total ZIP codes3total
ZIP codes (by type)
3 Standard
CountyHoward
Area code
TimezoneEastern Time (ET)
Coordinates39.19723352400234, -76.85054893197406
Land area29.4 sq miles(76,129,657 m²)

Map of Columbia, Maryland with ZIP codes

Map of Columbia, Maryland and ZIP codes

ZIP Codes in Columbia

Explore the ZIP codes that make up Columbia. Analyze key demographics and population stats for the region using the comprehensive table below.

ZIPType
Median incomeHousehold
Population (ZIP)
21044Standard$135,05744,284
21045Standard$118,56339,321
21046Standard$127,81316,023

Data unavailable or suppressed by the U.S. Census Bureau for areas with small sample sizes to protect individual privacy.

ZIP type legend

  • Standard: residential and business delivery areas
  • PO BOX: primarily post office boxes; population may be unavailable
  • Unique: high-volume organizations (universities, agencies, etc.)

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Data Sources & Citations

The geographic and demographic information presented on this site is compiled from publicly available, authoritative sources, including:

  • United States Census BureauDemographic, population, housing, and socioeconomic data sourced from Census Bureau datasets, including the Decennial Census and the American Community Survey (ACS).Census Data
  • United States Postal Service (USPS)ZIP code classifications, delivery types, and postal designations used for reference purposes. USPS ZIP codes are intended for mail delivery and may not always align exactly with Census geographic boundaries.USPS