North East
Town in Cecil County, Maryland

North East is a town in Cecil County, Maryland, with 4,085 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 16 ft (5 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Charlestown, 3.0 miles SW.
- 4,085residents (2020 Census)
- 16 ftelevation · 5 m
- 2.0 sq miland area · 5.3 km²
- 2,001 / sq mipopulation density
- 21901ZIP code
About North East
North East is a town in Cecil County, Maryland, United States. It is located between Philadelphia and Baltimore. As of the 2020 census, North East had a population of 4,085.
The Turkey Point Light Station was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2002. The Gilpin's Falls Covered Bridge was listed in 2008.
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Living in North East
- Median household income
- $91,603
- Median home value
- $292,300
- Median rent
- $1,329/mo
- Median age
- 40.5
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North East had 4,085 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 4,085 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,001 per sq mi (773 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
North East at a glance
| State | Maryland (MD) |
|---|---|
| County | Cecil County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 4,085 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.04 sq mi (5.3 km²) |
| Water area | 0.04 sq mi (0.10 km²) |
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.6080° N, 75.9416° W |
| ZIP code | 21901 |
| Official website | northeastmd.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2456450 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near North East
- Charlestown3.0 mi SW
- Elkton6.4 mi E
- Perryville7.0 mi W
- Port Deposit8.5 mi W
- Chesapeake City9.0 mi SE
- Rising Sun9.1 mi NW
- Elk, PA9.2 mi N
- Havre de Grace10.1 mi SW
- West Nottingham, PA10.3 mi NW
- Glasgow, DE10.4 mi E
- East Nottingham, PA10.6 mi N
- Nottingham, PA10.8 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about North East
What county is North East in?
North East is in Cecil County, Maryland.
What is the population of North East, MD?
4,085 people lived in North East at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of North East, MD?
The ZIP code of North East is 21901.
What is the elevation of North East?
16 feet (5 m) above sea level.
What towns are near North East?
Charlestown (3.0 mi), Elkton (6.4 mi), Perryville (7.0 mi), Port Deposit (8.5 mi), Chesapeake City (9.0 mi).
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