Towson
Census-designated place in Baltimore County, Maryland
Towson is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Baltimore County, Maryland, with 59,553 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 463 ft (141 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Lutherville, 2.1 miles N.
- 59,553residents (2020 Census)
- 463 ftelevation · 141 m
- 14.2 sq miland area · 36.7 km²
- 4,208 / sq mipopulation density
- 21252main ZIP code (8 in total)
About Towson
Towson () is an unincorporated community and a census-designated place in Baltimore County, Maryland, United States. The population was 59,533 in the 2020 census. It is the county seat of Baltimore County and the second-most populous unincorporated county seat in the United States (after Ellicott City, the seat of nearby Howard County, southwest of Baltimore).
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Living in Towson
- Median household income
- $101,320
- Median home value
- $469,000
- Median rent
- $1,764/mo
- Median age
- 33.6
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Towson had 59,553 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 59,553 |
|---|---|
| Density | 4,208 per sq mi (1,625 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Towson at a glance
| State | Maryland (MD) |
|---|---|
| County | Baltimore County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 59,553 (2020) |
| Land area | 14.15 sq mi (36.7 km²) |
| Water area | 0.14 sq mi (0.35 km²) |
| Elevation | 463 ft (141 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.3942° N, 76.6178° W |
| ZIP codes | 21252, 21204, 21209, 21210, 21212, 21239, 21285, 21286 |
| Official website | towson.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2478425 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Towson
- Lutherville2.1 mi N
- Timonium3.6 mi N
- Parkville3.6 mi E
- Hampton3.8 mi NE
- Mays Chapel4.0 mi NW
- Pikesville4.4 mi W
- Carney5.1 mi E
- Overlea5.7 mi E
- Cockeysville5.8 mi N
- Baltimore6.5 mi S
- Lochearn6.7 mi SW
- Garrison7.2 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Towson
What county is Towson in?
Towson is in Baltimore County, Maryland.
What is the population of Towson, MD?
59,553 people lived in Towson at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Towson, MD?
The main ZIP code is 21252. Other ZIP codes: 21204, 21209, 21210, 21212, 21239, 21285, 21286.
What is the elevation of Towson?
463 feet (141 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Towson?
Lutherville (2.1 mi), Timonium (3.6 mi), Parkville (3.6 mi), Hampton (3.8 mi), Mays Chapel (4.0 mi).
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