Woodlawn

Census-designated place in Baltimore County, Maryland

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Woodlawn is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Baltimore County, Maryland, with 39,986 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 338 ft (103 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Catonsville, 2.9 miles S.

About Woodlawn

Woodlawn is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Baltimore County, Maryland, United States. Per the 2020 census, the population was 39,986. It is home to the headquarters of the Social Security Administration (SSA) and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). It is bordered by Catonsville on the south, by the Patapsco River and Howard County on the west, by Randallstown and Lochearn to the north, and by the City of Baltimore to the east. Parts of Woodlawn are sometimes informally referred to as Security, Maryland, due to the importance of the SSA's headquarters as well as nearby Security Boulevard (Maryland Route 122) and Security Square Mall.

The Lorraine Park Cemetery Gate Lodge and St. Mary's Episcopal Church were listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1985.

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Living in Woodlawn

Median household income
$82,466
Median home value
$294,200
Median rent
$1,494/mo
Median age
37
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Woodlawn, MD population

Woodlawn had 39,986 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census39,986
Density4,192 per sq mi (1,619 per km²)

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

Woodlawn at a glance

StateMaryland (MD)
CountyBaltimore County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population39,986 (2020)
Land area9.54 sq mi (24.7 km²)
Water area0.03 sq mi (0.08 km²)
Elevation338 ft (103 m)
Coordinates39.3055° N, 76.7478° W
ZIP codes21207, 21228, 21244
Census code (GEOID)2486475

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

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Frequently asked questions about Woodlawn

What county is Woodlawn in?

Woodlawn is in Baltimore County, Maryland.

What is the population of Woodlawn, MD?

39,986 people lived in Woodlawn at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Woodlawn, MD?

The main ZIP code is 21207. Other ZIP codes: 21228, 21244.

What is the elevation of Woodlawn?

338 feet (103 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Woodlawn?

Catonsville (2.9 mi), Lochearn (3.1 mi), Milford Mill (3.2 mi), Ellicott City (5.1 mi), Arbutus (5.3 mi).

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