Burkittsville
Town in Frederick County, Maryland
Burkittsville is a town in Frederick County, Maryland, with 142 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 571 ft (174 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Gapland, 1.7 miles W.
- 142residents (2020 Census)
- 571 ftelevation · 174 m
- 0.5 sq miland area · 1.2 km²
- 313 / sq mipopulation density
- 21718ZIP code
About Burkittsville
Burkittsville is a historic village in Frederick County, Maryland, United States. The village lies in the southern Middletown Valley along the eastern base of South Mountain.
Burkittsville is a residential area with an economy based in agriculture and tourism. The village was the scene of the Battle of Crampton's Gap, part of the Battle of South Mountain during the Maryland Campaign of the Civil War on September 14, 1862. Burkittsville was also made a subject of national attention when it was used as the setting of the 1999 horror film The Blair Witch Project. Nearby attractions include the Gathland State Park and the Appalachian Trail. A Gravity hill also exists nearby on Gapland road.
The population was 142 as of the 2020 census.
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Living in Burkittsville
- Median household income
- $93,250
- Median home value
- $569,400
- Median rent
- $1,021/mo
- Median age
- 57.7
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Burkittsville had 142 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 142 |
|---|---|
| Density | 313 per sq mi (121 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Burkittsville at a glance
| State | Maryland (MD) |
|---|---|
| County | Frederick County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 142 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.45 sq mi (1.2 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km²) |
| Elevation | 571 ft (174 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.3934° N, 77.6277° W |
| ZIP code | 21718 |
| Official website | burkittsville-md.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2411400 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Burkittsville
- Gapland1.7 mi W
- Brownsville2.1 mi SW
- Yarrowsburg3.2 mi W
- Rohrersville3.5 mi NW
- Trego-Rohrersville Station3.5 mi NW
- Rosemont4.1 mi S
- Garretts Mill4.3 mi SW
- Mount Briar4.7 mi NW
- Jefferson5.0 mi E
- Brunswick5.2 mi S
- Dargan5.8 mi W
- Middletown5.9 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Burkittsville
What county is Burkittsville in?
Burkittsville is in Frederick County, Maryland.
What is the population of Burkittsville, MD?
142 people lived in Burkittsville at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Burkittsville, MD?
The ZIP code of Burkittsville is 21718.
What is the elevation of Burkittsville?
571 feet (174 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Burkittsville?
Gapland (1.7 mi), Brownsville (2.1 mi), Yarrowsburg (3.2 mi), Rohrersville (3.5 mi), Trego-Rohrersville Station (3.5 mi).
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