Arnold

Census-designated place in Anne Arundel County, Maryland

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Arnold is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, with 24,064 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 128 ft (39 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Cape St. Claire, 3.2 miles E.

About Arnold

Arnold, a census-designated place (CDP) in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States, located just outside of the state's capital, Annapolis. It is located 18.78 miles south of Baltimore, and 29.97 miles east of Washington, D.C. The population was 24,064 as of the 2020 census. Neighborhoods straddle College Parkway and Maryland Route 2 (Ritchie Highway). Arnold is located on the scenic Broadneck Peninsula. The ZIP code is 21012. It is bordered by Severna Park to the northwest, Cape Saint Claire to the southeast, Annapolis to the southwest, and Lake Shore (a CDP within Pasadena) to the northeast.

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Median household income
$141,639
Median home value
$564,200
Median rent
$2,158/mo
Median age
37.9
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Arnold, MD population

Arnold had 24,064 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census24,064
Density2,224 per sq mi (859 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Arnold at a glance

StateMaryland (MD)
CountyAnne Arundel County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population24,064 (2020)
Land area10.82 sq mi (28.0 km²)
Water area2.74 sq mi (7.09 km²)
Elevation128 ft (39 m)
Coordinates39.0432° N, 76.5051° W
ZIP codes21012, 21405
Census code (GEOID)2402275

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Arnold

What county is Arnold in?

Arnold is in Anne Arundel County, Maryland.

What is the population of Arnold, MD?

24,064 people lived in Arnold at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Arnold, MD?

The main ZIP code is 21012. Other ZIP codes: 21405.

What is the elevation of Arnold?

128 feet (39 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Arnold?

Cape St. Claire (3.2 mi), Lake Shore (3.5 mi), Herald Harbor (3.8 mi), Naval Academy (4.2 mi), Severna Park (4.4 mi).

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