Elkridge
Census-designated place in Howard County, Maryland

Elkridge is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Howard County, Maryland, with 25,171 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 92 ft (28 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Ilchester, 1.8 miles NW.
- 25,171residents (2020 Census)
- 92 ftelevation · 28 m
- 8.4 sq miland area · 21.7 km²
- 3,011 / sq mipopulation density
- 21075main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Elkridge
Elkridge is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Howard County, Maryland, United States. Elkridge is a rapidly growing area; between the 2010 and the 2020 census, the population had grown from 15,593 to 25,171. Founded early in the 18th century, Elkridge is adjacent to two other counties, Anne Arundel and Baltimore.
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Living in Elkridge
- Median household income
- $139,913
- Median home value
- $454,200
- Median rent
- $2,295/mo
- Median age
- 34.4
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Elkridge had 25,171 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 25,171 |
|---|---|
| Density | 3,011 per sq mi (1,163 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Elkridge at a glance
| State | Maryland (MD) |
|---|---|
| County | Howard County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 25,171 (2020) |
| Land area | 8.36 sq mi (21.7 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km²) |
| Elevation | 92 ft (28 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.1946° N, 76.7416° W |
| ZIP codes | 21075, 21076 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2425750 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Elkridge
- Ilchester1.8 mi NW
- Jessup3.7 mi SW
- Arbutus4.2 mi NE
- Linthicum4.3 mi E
- Severn4.8 mi SE
- Catonsville4.8 mi N
- Lansdowne5.0 mi NE
- Savage5.4 mi SW
- Ferndale5.8 mi E
- Fort Meade6.1 mi S
- Baltimore Highlands6.3 mi NE
- Columbia6.3 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Elkridge
What county is Elkridge in?
Elkridge is in Howard County, Maryland.
What is the population of Elkridge, MD?
25,171 people lived in Elkridge at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Elkridge, MD?
The main ZIP code is 21075. Other ZIP codes: 21076.
What is the elevation of Elkridge?
92 feet (28 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Elkridge?
Ilchester (1.8 mi), Jessup (3.7 mi), Arbutus (4.2 mi), Linthicum (4.3 mi), Severn (4.8 mi).
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