Nikep
Census-designated place in Allegany County, Maryland
Nikep is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Allegany County, Maryland, with 95 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,394 ft (425 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Detmold, 0.5 miles NE.
- 95residents (2020 Census)
- 1,394 ftelevation · 425 m
- 0.2 sq miland area · 0.4 km²
- 631 / sq mipopulation density
- 21521ZIP code
About Nikep
Nikep (originally known as Pekin) is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Allegany County, Maryland, United States. As of the 2020 census it had a population of 95.
Nikep is located in the Georges Creek Valley of western Allegany County, along the old route of Maryland Route 36. Lonaconing is 1.6 miles (2.6 km) to the northeast, and Westernport is 6.6 miles (10.6 km) to the southwest.
The name Nikep was given to the first post office established in the community, because Pekin was already in use at another post office (Pekin, Indiana).
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Nikep had 95 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 95 |
|---|---|
| Density | 631 per sq mi (244 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Nikep at a glance
| State | Maryland (MD) |
|---|---|
| County | Allegany County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 95 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.15 sq mi (0.4 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,394 ft (425 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.5516° N, 78.9977° W |
| ZIP code | 21521 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2455950 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Nikep
- Detmold0.5 mi NE
- Moscow1.1 mi SW
- Lonaconing1.4 mi NE
- Barton1.7 mi SW
- Gilmore3.3 mi NE
- Midland3.7 mi NE
- Ocean4.4 mi NE
- Klondike4.5 mi NE
- Franklin4.6 mi SW
- Woodland4.7 mi NE
- Westernport5.0 mi SW
- Danville5.1 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Nikep
What county is Nikep in?
Nikep is in Allegany County, Maryland.
What is the population of Nikep, MD?
95 people lived in Nikep at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Nikep, MD?
The ZIP code of Nikep is 21521.
What is the elevation of Nikep?
1,394 feet (425 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Nikep?
Detmold (0.5 mi), Moscow (1.1 mi), Lonaconing (1.4 mi), Barton (1.7 mi), Gilmore (3.3 mi).
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