Glen Burnie
Census-designated place in Anne Arundel County, Maryland

Glen Burnie is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, with 72,891 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 52 ft (16 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Pasadena, 2.5 miles E.
- 72,891residents (2020 Census)
- 52 ftelevation · 16 m
- 17.3 sq miland area · 44.8 km²
- 4,210 / sq mipopulation density
- 21061main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Glen Burnie
Glen Burnie is an unincorporated town and census-designated place (CDP) in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States. It is a suburb of Baltimore. The population was 72,891 at the 2020 census.
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Living in Glen Burnie
- Median household income
- $88,280
- Median home value
- $348,900
- Median rent
- $1,648/mo
- Median age
- 38.2
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Glen Burnie had 72,891 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 72,891 |
|---|---|
| Density | 4,210 per sq mi (1,626 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Glen Burnie at a glance
| State | Maryland (MD) |
|---|---|
| County | Anne Arundel County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 72,891 (2020) |
| Land area | 17.31 sq mi (44.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.71 sq mi (1.83 km²) |
| Elevation | 52 ft (16 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.1563° N, 76.6070° W |
| ZIP codes | 21061, 21060 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2432650 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Glen Burnie
- Pasadena2.5 mi E
- Ferndale2.5 mi NW
- Riviera Beach4.3 mi E
- Brooklyn Park4.4 mi N
- Linthicum4.8 mi NW
- Severn5.0 mi W
- Gambrills5.0 mi SW
- Severna Park5.3 mi SE
- Baltimore Highlands5.7 mi N
- Arden on the Severn6.1 mi S
- Lansdowne6.3 mi NW
- Herald Harbor7.5 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Glen Burnie
What county is Glen Burnie in?
Glen Burnie is in Anne Arundel County, Maryland.
What is the population of Glen Burnie, MD?
72,891 people lived in Glen Burnie at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Glen Burnie, MD?
The main ZIP code is 21061. Other ZIP codes: 21060.
What is the elevation of Glen Burnie?
52 feet (16 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Glen Burnie?
Pasadena (2.5 mi), Ferndale (2.5 mi), Riviera Beach (4.3 mi), Brooklyn Park (4.4 mi), Linthicum (4.8 mi).
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