Jessup
Census-designated place in Anne Arundel County, Maryland

Jessup is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, with 10,535 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 217 ft (66 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Savage, 2.4 miles W.
- 10,535residents (2020 Census)
- 217 ftelevation · 66 m
- 6.0 sq miland area · 15.7 km²
- 1,742 / sq mipopulation density
- 20794main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Jessup
Jessup ( JESS-əp) is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Howard and Anne Arundel counties, about 15 miles (24 km) southwest of Baltimore, Maryland, United States. Per the 2020 census, the population was 10,535.
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Living in Jessup
- Median household income
- $128,851
- Median home value
- $462,000
- Median rent
- $2,187/mo
- Median age
- 35.5
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Jessup had 10,535 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 10,535 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,742 per sq mi (673 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Jessup at a glance
| State | Maryland (MD) |
|---|---|
| County | Anne Arundel County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 10,535 (2020) |
| Land area | 6.05 sq mi (15.7 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.01 km²) |
| Elevation | 217 ft (66 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.1483° N, 76.7769° W |
| ZIP codes | 20794, 20701 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2442550 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Jessup
- Savage2.4 mi W
- Fort Meade3.5 mi SE
- Maryland City3.6 mi SW
- Elkridge3.7 mi NE
- North Laurel4.3 mi W
- Severn4.4 mi E
- Ilchester4.8 mi N
- Scaggsville5.7 mi W
- Columbia5.7 mi NW
- Laurel5.8 mi SW
- West Laurel6.6 mi W
- South Laurel7.1 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Jessup
What county is Jessup in?
Jessup is in Anne Arundel County, Maryland.
What is the population of Jessup, MD?
10,535 people lived in Jessup at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Jessup, MD?
The main ZIP code is 20794. Other ZIP codes: 20701.
What is the elevation of Jessup?
217 feet (66 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Jessup?
Savage (2.4 mi), Fort Meade (3.5 mi), Maryland City (3.6 mi), Elkridge (3.7 mi), North Laurel (4.3 mi).
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