Ilchester
Census-designated place in Howard County, Maryland

Ilchester is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Howard County, Maryland, with 26,824 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 98 ft (30 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Elkridge, 1.8 miles SE.
- 26,824residents (2020 Census)
- 98 ftelevation · 30 m
- 10.8 sq miland area · 27.9 km²
- 2,494 / sq mipopulation density
- 21075ZIP code
About Ilchester
Ilchester is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Howard County, Maryland, United States. The population was 23,476 at the 2010 census. It was named after the village of Ilchester in the English county of Somerset.
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Living in Ilchester
- Median household income
- $152,103
- Median home value
- $532,400
- Median rent
- $2,115/mo
- Median age
- 36.8
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Ilchester had 26,824 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 26,824 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,494 per sq mi (963 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Ilchester at a glance
| State | Maryland (MD) |
|---|---|
| County | Howard County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 26,824 (2020) |
| Land area | 10.76 sq mi (27.9 km²) |
| Water area | 0.06 sq mi (0.16 km²) |
| Elevation | 98 ft (30 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.2161° N, 76.7621° W |
| ZIP code | 21075 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2441475 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Ilchester
- Elkridge1.8 mi SE
- Catonsville3.5 mi N
- Arbutus4.2 mi NE
- Jessup4.8 mi S
- Linthicum5.2 mi E
- Columbia5.3 mi W
- Lansdowne5.4 mi E
- Ellicott City5.7 mi NW
- Savage5.8 mi SW
- Woodlawn6.2 mi N
- Severn6.6 mi SE
- Baltimore Highlands6.8 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Ilchester
What county is Ilchester in?
Ilchester is in Howard County, Maryland.
What is the population of Ilchester, MD?
26,824 people lived in Ilchester at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Ilchester, MD?
The ZIP code of Ilchester is 21075.
What is the elevation of Ilchester?
98 feet (30 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Ilchester?
Elkridge (1.8 mi), Catonsville (3.5 mi), Arbutus (4.2 mi), Jessup (4.8 mi), Linthicum (5.2 mi).
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