Arnold
Census-designated place in Anne Arundel County, Maryland

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.
- 24,064residents (2020 Census)
- 128 ftelevation · 39 m
- 10.8 sq miland area · 28.0 km²
- 2,224 / sq mipopulation density
- 21012main ZIP code (2 in total)
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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Living in Arnold
- Median household income
- $141,639
- Median home value
- $564,200
- Median rent
- $2,158/mo
- Median age
- 37.9
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Arnold had 24,064 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 24,064 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,224 per sq mi (859 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Arnold at a glance
| State | Maryland (MD) |
|---|---|
| County | Anne Arundel County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 24,064 (2020) |
| Land area | 10.82 sq mi (28.0 km²) |
| Water area | 2.74 sq mi (7.09 km²) |
| Elevation | 128 ft (39 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.0432° N, 76.5051° W |
| ZIP codes | 21012, 21405 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2402275 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Arnold
- Cape St. Claire3.2 mi E
- Lake Shore3.5 mi N
- Herald Harbor3.8 mi W
- Naval Academy4.2 mi S
- Severna Park4.4 mi NW
- Parole4.6 mi SW
- Crownsville4.8 mi W
- Annapolis4.9 mi S
- Arden on the Severn5.2 mi W
- Annapolis Neck7.3 mi S
- Edgewater7.6 mi S
- Highland Beach8.0 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
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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