Elkridge

Census-designated place in Howard County, Maryland

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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.

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, MD population

Elkridge had 25,171 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census25,171
Density3,011 per sq mi (1,163 per km²)

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

Elkridge at a glance

StateMaryland (MD)
CountyHoward County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population25,171 (2020)
Land area8.36 sq mi (21.7 km²)
Water area0.01 sq mi (0.03 km²)
Elevation92 ft (28 m)
Coordinates39.1946° N, 76.7416° W
ZIP codes21075, 21076
Census code (GEOID)2425750

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

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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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