Shady Side

Census-designated place in Anne Arundel County, Maryland

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Shady Side is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, with 5,806 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 10 ft (3 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Galesville, 2.0 miles NW.

About Shady Side

Shady Side is a census-designated place (CDP) in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States. The population was 5,803 at the 2010 census.

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Living in Shady Side

Median household income
$153,661
Median home value
$503,500
Median rent
$2,490/mo
Median age
49.8
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Shady Side, MD population

Shady Side had 5,806 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census5,806
Density873 per sq mi (337 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Shady Side at a glance

StateMaryland (MD)
CountyAnne Arundel County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population5,806 (2020)
Land area6.65 sq mi (17.2 km²)
Water area1.21 sq mi (3.13 km²)
Elevation10 ft (3 m)
Coordinates38.8275° N, 76.5197° W
ZIP codes20764, 20733, 20765
Census code (GEOID)2471450

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Shady Side

What county is Shady Side in?

Shady Side is in Anne Arundel County, Maryland.

What is the population of Shady Side, MD?

5,806 people lived in Shady Side at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Shady Side, MD?

The main ZIP code is 20764. Other ZIP codes: 20733, 20765.

What is the elevation of Shady Side?

10 feet (3 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Shady Side?

Galesville (2.0 mi), Deale (3.1 mi), Mayo (5.3 mi), Friendship (7.3 mi), Annapolis Neck (7.7 mi).

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