Essex
Census-designated place in Baltimore County, Maryland
Essex is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Baltimore County, Maryland, with 40,505 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 39 ft (12 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Middle River, 2.8 miles N.
- 40,505residents (2020 Census)
- 39 ftelevation · 12 m
- 9.3 sq miland area · 24.0 km²
- 4,374 / sq mipopulation density
- 21221ZIP code
About Essex
Essex is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Baltimore County, Maryland, United States. Essex history dates back to 1909. The population was 40,505 in the 2020 census, up from 39,262 in the 2010 census.
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Living in Essex
- Median household income
- $67,168
- Median home value
- $258,900
- Median rent
- $1,319/mo
- Median age
- 41.8
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Essex had 40,505 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 40,505 |
|---|---|
| Density | 4,374 per sq mi (1,689 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Essex at a glance
| State | Maryland (MD) |
|---|---|
| County | Baltimore County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 40,505 (2020) |
| Land area | 9.26 sq mi (24.0 km²) |
| Water area | 2.78 sq mi (7.20 km²) |
| Elevation | 39 ft (12 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.3003° N, 76.4427° W |
| ZIP code | 21221 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2426600 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Essex
- Middle River2.8 mi N
- Bowleys Quarters3.3 mi E
- Dundalk3.7 mi SW
- Rosedale4.0 mi NW
- Rossville4.3 mi NW
- Edgemere5.3 mi S
- White Marsh5.6 mi N
- Overlea6.0 mi NW
- Honeygo7.3 mi N
- Perry Hall7.6 mi N
- Parkville8.2 mi NW
- Carney8.4 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Essex
What county is Essex in?
Essex is in Baltimore County, Maryland.
What is the population of Essex, MD?
40,505 people lived in Essex at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Essex, MD?
The ZIP code of Essex is 21221.
What is the elevation of Essex?
39 feet (12 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Essex?
Middle River (2.8 mi), Bowleys Quarters (3.3 mi), Dundalk (3.7 mi), Rosedale (4.0 mi), Rossville (4.3 mi).
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