Ellicott City
Census-designated place in Howard County, Maryland
Ellicott City is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Howard County, Maryland, with 75,947 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 180 ft (55 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Catonsville, 5.0 miles E.
- 75,947residents (2020 Census)
- 180 ftelevation · 55 m
- 30.0 sq miland area · 77.7 km²
- 2,531 / sq mipopulation density
- 21043main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Ellicott City
Ellicott City ( EL-ih-kət) is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in and the county seat of Howard County, Maryland, United States. Part of the Baltimore metropolitan area, its population was 75,947 at the 2020 census, making it the most populous unincorporated county seat in the United States.
Ellicott City's historic downtown – the Ellicott City Historic District – lies in the valleys of the Tiber and Patapsco rivers. The historic district includes the Ellicott City Station; it is the oldest surviving train station in the United States, having been built in 1830 as the first terminus of the original B&O Railroad line. The historic district of the town is often called "Historic Ellicott City" or "Old Ellicott City" to distinguish it from the surrounding suburbs that extend south to Columbia and west to West Friendship.
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Living in Ellicott City
- Median household income
- $156,964
- Median home value
- $661,700
- Median rent
- $2,061/mo
- Median age
- 43.2
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Ellicott City had 75,947 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 75,947 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,531 per sq mi (977 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Ellicott City at a glance
| State | Maryland (MD) |
|---|---|
| County | Howard County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 75,947 (2020) |
| Land area | 30.01 sq mi (77.7 km²) |
| Water area | 0.12 sq mi (0.32 km²) |
| Elevation | 180 ft (55 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.2758° N, 76.8344° W |
| ZIP codes | 21043, 21042 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2426000 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Ellicott City
- Catonsville5.0 mi E
- Woodlawn5.1 mi NE
- Columbia5.3 mi S
- Ilchester5.7 mi SE
- Milford Mill6.1 mi NE
- Randallstown6.9 mi N
- Elkridge7.5 mi SE
- Lochearn7.6 mi NE
- Arbutus7.9 mi E
- Savage9.0 mi S
- Highland9.0 mi SW
- Jessup9.3 mi S
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Frequently asked questions about Ellicott City
What county is Ellicott City in?
Ellicott City is in Howard County, Maryland.
What is the population of Ellicott City, MD?
75,947 people lived in Ellicott City at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Ellicott City, MD?
The main ZIP code is 21043. Other ZIP codes: 21042.
What is the elevation of Ellicott City?
180 feet (55 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Ellicott City?
Catonsville (5.0 mi), Woodlawn (5.1 mi), Columbia (5.3 mi), Ilchester (5.7 mi), Milford Mill (6.1 mi).
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