Severn
Census-designated place in Anne Arundel County, Maryland

Severn is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, with 57,118 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 161 ft (49 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Fort Meade, 3.3 miles SW.
- 57,118residents (2020 Census)
- 161 ftelevation · 49 m
- 18.3 sq miland area · 47.4 km²
- 3,123 / sq mipopulation density
- 21144main ZIP code (4 in total)
About Severn
Severn is a census-designated place (CDP) in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States. According to the 2020 U.S. census, the population of Severn is 57,118, a 22.6% increase from 44,231 in 2010. The zip code is 21144.
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Living in Severn
- Median household income
- $134,423
- Median home value
- $479,200
- Median rent
- $2,175/mo
- Median age
- 36.5
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Severn had 57,118 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 57,118 |
|---|---|
| Density | 3,123 per sq mi (1,206 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Severn at a glance
| State | Maryland (MD) |
|---|---|
| County | Anne Arundel County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 57,118 (2020) |
| Land area | 18.29 sq mi (47.4 km²) |
| Elevation | 161 ft (49 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.1356° N, 76.6956° W |
| ZIP codes | 21144, 21076, 21077, 21240 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2471150 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Severn
- Fort Meade3.3 mi SW
- Gambrills3.8 mi SE
- Jessup4.4 mi W
- Elkridge4.8 mi NW
- Odenton4.8 mi S
- Ferndale4.9 mi NE
- Glen Burnie5.0 mi E
- Linthicum5.4 mi N
- Maryland City6.3 mi W
- Ilchester6.6 mi NW
- Savage6.8 mi W
- Brooklyn Park7.0 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Severn
What county is Severn in?
Severn is in Anne Arundel County, Maryland.
What is the population of Severn, MD?
57,118 people lived in Severn at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Severn, MD?
The main ZIP code is 21144. Other ZIP codes: 21076, 21077, 21240.
What is the elevation of Severn?
161 feet (49 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Severn?
Fort Meade (3.3 mi), Gambrills (3.8 mi), Jessup (4.4 mi), Elkridge (4.8 mi), Odenton (4.8 mi).
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