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Severn, MD
Census-designated place in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. ZIP codes: 21076, 21077, 21144.
Population
58,402
Land area
18.3sq mi
People per sq mi
3,185
ZIP codes
3
Severn and its ZIP codes
Severn at a glance
- Severn is about 5 times as dense as Maryland as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 14th among 527 cities and towns in Maryland.
- The median household income is $134,423, 30% above the Maryland median of $103,678.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $479,200 (14% above Maryland) and median rent is $2,175 a month.
Local data for Severn, MD
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Severn, MD, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$134,423
Poverty rate
5.7%
Median home value
$479,200
Median rent
$2,175/mo
Homeownership
71.0%
Bachelor's or higher
46.1%
Median age
36.5
Average commute
27.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (6,021), Irish Americans (5,843), Italian Americans (2,362).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Anne Arundel County. PPP loans are for Severn.
Unemployment rate
3.0%
Sep 2026, -0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$81,944
293,059 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$87,614
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$9.2B
FY 2026, $15,627 per person
PPP loans
$35.4M
722 loans, 3,740 jobs reported
How people get to work
Severn, MD, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone70.5%
- Carpooled6.8%
- Public transit2.5%
- Walked1.3%
- Bicycle0.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.7%
- Worked from home17.1%
Average one-way commute: 27.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Severn, 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° / 25°F
45.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Severn, MD, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.2%
U.S. 33.3% +1.9 pts
Diabetes
10.3%
U.S. 12.1% -1.8 pts
Smoking
10.4%
U.S. 12.8% -2.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.1%
U.S. 11.1% -4.0 pts
ZIP codes in Severn
3 in or overlapping Severn. Population shown
Cities near Severn
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Fort MeadeCensus-designated place | 3.3 mi | 8.1 |
| GambrillsCensus-designated place | 3.6 mi | 7.6 |
| JessupCensus-designated place | 3.8 mi | 6 |
| ElkridgeCensus-designated place | 4.6 mi | 8.4 |
| OdentonCensus-designated place | 4.9 mi | 14.8 |
| Glen BurnieCensus-designated place | 4.9 mi | 17.3 |
| FerndaleCensus-designated place | 5 mi | 4 |
| LinthicumCensus-designated place | 5.5 mi | 5.5 |
| Maryland CityCensus-designated place | 6.3 mi | 7.7 |
| IlchesterCensus-designated place | 6.5 mi | 10.8 |
| SavageCensus-designated place | 6.6 mi | 2.7 |
| Brooklyn ParkCensus-designated place | 7.2 mi | 4.2 |
| ArbutusCensus-designated place | 7.2 mi | 6.5 |
| LansdowneCensus-designated place | 7.3 mi | 2.3 |
| Arden on the SevernCensus-designated place | 7.5 mi | 1.4 |
| North LaurelCensus-designated place | 7.6 mi | 6.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Severn, MD in?
- Severn is in Anne Arundel County, Maryland.
- What ZIP codes are in Severn, MD?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Severn include 21076, 21077, 21144.
- What is the population of Severn, MD?
- About 58,402 people live in Severn, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Severn?
- Nearby places include Fort Meade (3.3 mi), Gambrills (3.6 mi), Jessup (3.8 mi), Elkridge (4.6 mi), Odenton (4.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023