Taneytown
City in Carroll County, Maryland
Taneytown is a city in Carroll County, Maryland, with 7,234 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 505 ft (154 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Union Bridge, 6.0 miles S.
- 7,234residents (2020 Census)
- 505 ftelevation · 154 m
- 3.4 sq miland area · 8.7 km²
- 2,158 / sq mipopulation density
- 21787ZIP code
About Taneytown
Taneytown ( TAW-nee-town, locally also ) is a city in Carroll County, Maryland, United States. The population was 7,234 at the 2020 census. Taneytown was founded in 1754. Of the city, George Washington once wrote, "Tan-nee town is but a small place with only the Street through wch.(sic) the road passes, built on. The buildings are principally of wood." Taneytown has a history museum that displays the history of the city for visitors and citizens to see. The Bullfrog Road Bridge was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1978.
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Living in Taneytown
- Median household income
- $87,621
- Median home value
- $338,400
- Median rent
- $1,059/mo
- Median age
- 38.4
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Taneytown had 7,234 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 7,234 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,158 per sq mi (833 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Taneytown at a glance
| State | Maryland (MD) |
|---|---|
| County | Carroll County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 7,234 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.35 sq mi (8.7 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km²) |
| Elevation | 505 ft (154 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.6575° N, 77.1690° W |
| ZIP code | 21787 |
| Official website | taneytown.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2476725 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Taneytown
- Union Bridge6.0 mi S
- Germany, PA6.3 mi NE
- Littlestown, PA7.5 mi NE
- Mount Joy, PA7.6 mi N
- Emmitsburg8.7 mi W
- New Windsor8.7 mi SE
- Union, PA9.5 mi NE
- Freedom, PA9.7 mi NW
- Westminster10.2 mi SE
- Lake Heritage, PA10.3 mi N
- Bonneauville, PA10.7 mi N
- Cumberland, PA11.1 mi NW
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Frequently asked questions about Taneytown
What county is Taneytown in?
Taneytown is in Carroll County, Maryland.
What is the population of Taneytown, MD?
7,234 people lived in Taneytown at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Taneytown, MD?
The ZIP code of Taneytown is 21787.
What is the elevation of Taneytown?
505 feet (154 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Taneytown?
Union Bridge (6.0 mi), Germany (6.3 mi), Littlestown (7.5 mi), Mount Joy (7.6 mi), Emmitsburg (8.7 mi).
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