Westminster
City in Carroll County, Maryland

Westminster is a city in Carroll County, Maryland, with 20,126 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 764 ft (233 m) above sea level. The nearest town is New Windsor, 5.5 miles SW.
- 20,126residents (2020 Census)
- 764 ftelevation · 233 m
- 6.8 sq miland area · 17.5 km²
- 2,976 / sq mipopulation density
- 21157ZIP code
About Westminster
Westminster is a city in and the county seat of Carroll County, Maryland, United States. The city's population was 19,960 at the 2020 census. Westminster is an outlying community in the Baltimore metropolitan area, which is part of the greater Washington–Baltimore combined statistical area.
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Living in Westminster
- Median household income
- $86,219
- Median home value
- $337,600
- Median rent
- $1,476/mo
- Median age
- 38.5
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Westminster had 20,126 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 20,126 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,976 per sq mi (1,149 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Westminster at a glance
| State | Maryland (MD) |
|---|---|
| County | Carroll County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 20,126 (2020) |
| Land area | 6.76 sq mi (17.5 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km²) |
| Elevation | 764 ft (233 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.5792° N, 77.0067° W |
| ZIP code | 21157 |
| Official website | westminstermd.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2483100 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Westminster
- New Windsor5.5 mi SW
- Manchester8.2 mi NE
- Hampstead8.5 mi E
- Union Bridge8.9 mi W
- Taneytown10.2 mi NW
- Germany, PA11.9 mi NW
- West Manheim, PA12.2 mi N
- Littlestown, PA12.2 mi N
- Eldersburg12.4 mi S
- Union, PA12.8 mi N
- Reisterstown13.4 mi SE
- Pennville, PA14.4 mi N
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Frequently asked questions about Westminster
What county is Westminster in?
Westminster is in Carroll County, Maryland.
What is the population of Westminster, MD?
20,126 people lived in Westminster at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Westminster, MD?
The ZIP code of Westminster is 21157.
What is the elevation of Westminster?
764 feet (233 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Westminster?
New Windsor (5.5 mi), Manchester (8.2 mi), Hampstead (8.5 mi), Union Bridge (8.9 mi), Taneytown (10.2 mi).
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