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Elkridge, MD
Census-designated place in Howard County, Maryland. ZIP codes: 21075, 21076.
Population
26,283
Land area
8.4sq mi
People per sq mi
3,144
ZIP codes
2
Elkridge and its ZIP codes
Elkridge at a glance
- Elkridge is about 4.9 times as dense as Maryland as a whole.
- It is the 52nd most populous of 527 cities and towns in Maryland.
- Households here earn a median of $139,913 a year, 35% more than the Maryland figure of $103,678.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $454,200 (8% above Maryland) and median rent is $2,295 a month.
Local data for Elkridge, MD
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Elkridge, MD, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$139,913
Poverty rate
7.6%
Median home value
$454,200
Median rent
$2,295/mo
Homeownership
62.3%
Bachelor's or higher
58.9%
Median age
34.4
Average commute
27.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (2,130), Indian Americans (1,912), Irish Americans (1,768).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Howard County. PPP loans are for Elkridge.
Unemployment rate
3.0%
Sep 2026, -0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$90,296
173,088 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$99,767
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$8.7B
FY 2026, $26,272 per person
How people get to work
Elkridge, MD, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone67.8%
- Carpooled5.8%
- Public transit2.9%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.8%
- Worked from home22.8%
Average one-way commute: 27.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Elkridge, MD, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
911
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
816
0.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 25°F
45.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Elkridge, MD, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
31.9%
U.S. 33.3% -1.4 pts
Diabetes
8.8%
U.S. 12.1% -3.3 pts
Smoking
9.0%
U.S. 12.8% -3.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.1%
U.S. 11.1% -4.0 pts
ZIP codes in Elkridge
2 in or overlapping Elkridge. Population shown
Cities near Elkridge
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| IlchesterCensus-designated place | 2 mi | 10.8 |
| JessupCensus-designated place | 3.6 mi | 6 |
| ArbutusCensus-designated place | 4.2 mi | 6.5 |
| LinthicumCensus-designated place | 4.4 mi | 5.5 |
| SevernCensus-designated place | 4.6 mi | 18.3 |
| CatonsvilleCensus-designated place | 4.6 mi | 14 |
| LansdowneCensus-designated place | 5.3 mi | 2.3 |
| SavageCensus-designated place | 5.3 mi | 2.7 |
| FerndaleCensus-designated place | 5.9 mi | 4 |
| Fort MeadeCensus-designated place | 6.3 mi | 8.1 |
| Baltimore HighlandsCensus-designated place | 6.5 mi | 1.7 |
| ColumbiaCensus-designated place | 6.6 mi | 31.9 |
| Brooklyn ParkCensus-designated place | 6.8 mi | 4.2 |
| North LaurelCensus-designated place | 6.8 mi | 6.5 |
| Glen BurnieCensus-designated place | 7.2 mi | 17.3 |
| Ellicott CityCensus-designated place | 7.4 mi | 30 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Elkridge, MD in?
- Elkridge is in Howard County, Maryland.
- What ZIP codes are in Elkridge, MD?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Elkridge include 21075, 21076.
- What is the population of Elkridge, MD?
- About 26,283 people live in Elkridge, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Elkridge?
- Nearby places include Ilchester (2 mi), Jessup (3.6 mi), Arbutus (4.2 mi), Linthicum (4.4 mi), Severn (4.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023