Arbutus
Census-designated place in Baltimore County, Maryland

Arbutus is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Baltimore County, Maryland, with 21,655 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 151 ft (46 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Lansdowne, 1.5 miles E.
- 21,655residents (2020 Census)
- 151 ftelevation · 46 m
- 6.5 sq miland area · 16.9 km²
- 3,318 / sq mipopulation density
- 21227main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Arbutus
Arbutus is an unincorporated community and a census-designated place in Baltimore County, Maryland, United States. The population was 20,483 at the 2010 census. The census area also contains the communities of Halethorpe and Relay, in which all three names were used during the 1960 census when the area had a population of 22,402.
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Living in Arbutus
- Median household income
- $99,090
- Median home value
- $322,600
- Median rent
- $1,318/mo
- Median age
- 33.9
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Arbutus had 21,655 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 21,655 |
|---|---|
| Density | 3,318 per sq mi (1,281 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Arbutus at a glance
| State | Maryland (MD) |
|---|---|
| County | Baltimore County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 21,655 (2020) |
| Land area | 6.53 sq mi (16.9 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km²) |
| Elevation | 151 ft (46 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.2427° N, 76.6921° W |
| ZIP codes | 21227, 21250 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2401975 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Arbutus
- Lansdowne1.5 mi E
- Linthicum2.7 mi SE
- Baltimore Highlands3.0 mi E
- Catonsville3.1 mi NW
- Brooklyn Park4.1 mi E
- Ilchester4.2 mi SW
- Elkridge4.2 mi SW
- Ferndale5.0 mi SE
- Woodlawn5.3 mi NW
- Baltimore5.9 mi NE
- Severn7.4 mi S
- Glen Burnie7.5 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Arbutus
What county is Arbutus in?
Arbutus is in Baltimore County, Maryland.
What is the population of Arbutus, MD?
21,655 people lived in Arbutus at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Arbutus, MD?
The main ZIP code is 21227. Other ZIP codes: 21250.
What is the elevation of Arbutus?
151 feet (46 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Arbutus?
Lansdowne (1.5 mi), Linthicum (2.7 mi), Baltimore Highlands (3.0 mi), Catonsville (3.1 mi), Brooklyn Park (4.1 mi).
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