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Annapolis, MD
City in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. ZIP codes: 21401, 21403.
Population
40,720
Land area
7.2sq mi
People per sq mi
5,651
ZIP codes
2
Annapolis and its ZIP codes
Annapolis at a glance
- Annapolis is about 8.8 times as dense as Maryland as a whole.
- It is the 24th most populous of 527 cities and towns in Maryland.
- Households here earn a median of $113,860 a year, 10% more than the Maryland figure of $103,678.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $548,900 (31% above Maryland) and median rent is $1,860 a month.
Local data for Annapolis, MD
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Annapolis, MD, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$113,860
Poverty rate
7.8%
Median home value
$548,900
Median rent
$1,860/mo
Homeownership
62.0%
Bachelor's or higher
53.8%
Median age
43.0
Average commute
29.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (5,187), German Americans (4,175), Italian Americans (2,730).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Anne Arundel County. PPP loans are for Annapolis.
Unemployment rate
3.4%
Aug 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$81,944
293,059 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$87,614
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$9.19B
FY 2026, $15,627 per person
How people get to work
Annapolis, MD, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone62.3%
- Carpooled7.3%
- Public transit3.6%
- Walked3.5%
- Bicycle0.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.1%
- Worked from home21.0%
Average one-way commute: 29.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Annapolis, MD, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
1,387
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
4,442
2.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 29°F
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone14 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Annapolis, MD, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.9%
U.S. 33.3% +1.6 pts
Diabetes
10.4%
U.S. 12.1% -1.7 pts
Smoking
9.6%
U.S. 12.8% -3.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.1%
U.S. 11.1% -2.0 pts
ZIP codes in Annapolis
2 in or overlapping Annapolis. Population shown
Cities near Annapolis
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Naval AcademyCensus-designated place | 1.2 mi | 0.5 |
| Annapolis NeckCensus-designated place | 2.2 mi | 6.9 |
| ParoleCensus-designated place | 2.6 mi | 10.3 |
| Highland BeachTown | 3.5 mi | 0.1 |
| EdgewaterCensus-designated place | 3.7 mi | 3 |
| ArnoldCensus-designated place | 4.7 mi | 10.8 |
| MayoCensus-designated place | 4.9 mi | 5.6 |
| RivaCensus-designated place | 4.9 mi | 2.5 |
| CrownsvilleCensus-designated place | 5.5 mi | 5.1 |
| Cape St. ClaireCensus-designated place | 5.7 mi | 2 |
| Herald HarborCensus-designated place | 6.8 mi | 1.7 |
| Arden on the SevernCensus-designated place | 8.1 mi | 1.4 |
| Severna ParkCensus-designated place | 8.5 mi | 16.5 |
| Lake ShoreCensus-designated place | 9 mi | 13.4 |
| GalesvilleCensus-designated place | 9.7 mi | 1.3 |
| StevensvilleCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 6.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Annapolis, MD in?
- Annapolis is in Anne Arundel County, Maryland.
- What ZIP codes are in Annapolis, MD?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Annapolis include 21401, 21403.
- What is the population of Annapolis, MD?
- About 40,720 people live in Annapolis, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Annapolis?
- Nearby places include Naval Academy (1.2 mi), Annapolis Neck (2.2 mi), Parole (2.6 mi), Highland Beach (3.5 mi), Edgewater (3.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023