Fort Meade
Census-designated place in Anne Arundel County, Maryland

Fort Meade is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, with 9,324 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 180 ft (55 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Severn, 3.3 miles NE.
- 9,324residents (2020 Census)
- 180 ftelevation · 55 m
- 8.1 sq miland area · 20.9 km²
- 1,154 / sq mipopulation density
- 20755ZIP code
About Fort Meade
Fort Meade is a census-designated place (CDP) in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States. The population was 9,324 at the 2020 census. It is the home to the National Security Agency, Central Security Service, United States Cyber Command and the Defense Information Systems Agency, which are located on the U.S. Army post Fort George G. Meade.
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Living in Fort Meade
- Median household income
- $103,261
- Median rent
- $2,435/mo
- Median age
- 25.1
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Fort Meade had 9,324 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 9,324 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,154 per sq mi (445 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Fort Meade at a glance
| State | Maryland (MD) |
|---|---|
| County | Anne Arundel County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 9,324 (2020) |
| Land area | 8.08 sq mi (20.9 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km²) |
| Elevation | 180 ft (55 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.1057° N, 76.7433° W |
| ZIP code | 20755 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2429400 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Fort Meade
- Severn3.3 mi NE
- Maryland City3.3 mi W
- Jessup3.5 mi NW
- Odenton3.8 mi SE
- Gambrills5.0 mi E
- Savage5.1 mi NW
- North Laurel6.1 mi W
- Elkridge6.1 mi N
- South Laurel6.3 mi SW
- Laurel6.4 mi W
- Crofton7.2 mi SE
- Ilchester7.7 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Fort Meade
What county is Fort Meade in?
Fort Meade is in Anne Arundel County, Maryland.
What is the population of Fort Meade, MD?
9,324 people lived in Fort Meade at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Fort Meade, MD?
The ZIP code of Fort Meade is 20755.
What is the elevation of Fort Meade?
180 feet (55 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Fort Meade?
Severn (3.3 mi), Maryland City (3.3 mi), Jessup (3.5 mi), Odenton (3.8 mi), Gambrills (5.0 mi).
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