ZIP Code 21042: Ellicott City, MD
ZIP code 21042 is assigned to Ellicott City in Howard County, Maryland. Its reference point is at latitude 39.2726 and longitude -76.8614 (39°16'21.4"N 76°51'41.0"W).
Location Overview of ZIP Code 21042
Ellicott City has 3 ZIP codes in our directory, and Howard County has 21.
Maryland has 644 ZIP codes listed in total.
The nearest listed ZIP code is 21043 in Ellicott City, about 3.5 mi to the east.
| ZIP code | 21042 |
|---|---|
| Place | Ellicott City |
| County | Howard County |
| State | Maryland |
| Country | United States |
| Latitude | 39.2726 |
| Longitude | -76.8614 |
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Map of ZIP Code 21042
Map centred on 39.2726, -76.8614. The pin marks the ZIP code's reference point, not its boundary.
Photos of Ellicott City, Maryland
Video: Ellicott City, Maryland
Visiting Quirky Shops in Ellicott City Historic District | Maryland | Vlog — by The Traveling Stewarts: Travel Couple · Watch on YouTube
ZIP Codes Near 21042
These 16 ZIP codes have the closest reference points to 21042, measured in a straight line.
Nearby Cities and Towns
The closest places to ZIP code 21042, measured in a straight line from its reference point. Road distances will be longer.
- Simpsonville – 5.0 mi southwest
- Marriottsville – 5.1 mi northwest
- Columbia – 5.3 mi south
- Woodstock – 5.4 mi north
- West Friendship – 5.8 mi west
- Windsor Mill – 5.8 mi northeast
- Clarksville – 6.4 mi southwest
- Catonsville – 6.5 mi east
- Elkridge – 7.4 mi southeast
- Dayton – 7.7 mi west
- Randallstown – 7.8 mi northeast
- Gwynn Oak – 7.9 mi northeast
Schools Near Ellicott City
If you are moving to ZIP code 21042, check with the education authority that serves Ellicott City, Howard County which schools cover your street address.
Looking at nearby areas such as Columbia, Simpsonville and Marriottsville widens the choice of state, private and international schools. The links below open live Google Maps results centred on this location.
Parks and Outdoor Recreation
Use the map above to explore green space around Ellicott City, then zoom out to find larger parks, trails and nature areas in the wider Maryland area.
Hospitals and Healthcare
Hospitals, clinics and pharmacies serving Ellicott City can be found with the searches below. In an emergency in the United States, call 911.
Residents may also use facilities in nearby Columbia, Simpsonville and Marriottsville.
Shopping and Dining in Ellicott City
For places to eat and shop near ZIP code 21042, the searches below show up-to-date listings around this location.
Libraries and Historical Places
Public libraries, museums and historic sites near Ellicott City, Maryland can be found with the searches below.
For local history, try the archives of Howard County along with the name Ellicott City.
Roads, Rivers and Lakes
From ZIP code 21042, Columbia lies about 4.1 mi to the south, Simpsonville lies about 5.0 mi to the southwest, Marriottsville lies about 5.1 mi to the northwest, Woodstock lies about 5.4 mi to the north and West Friendship lies about 5.8 mi to the west in a straight line. Use the directions link for routes and road names.
Rivers, lakes and coastline near Ellicott City show up on the map above, or you can search for them directly.
Frequently Asked Questions About ZIP Code 21042
Photo & Video Credits
- Photo 1 (“Allan Kittleman Howard County”): Seanmurphy79, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Video: “Visiting Quirky Shops in Ellicott City Historic District | Maryland | Vlog” by The Traveling Stewarts: Travel Couple, embedded from YouTube. All rights belong to the creator.
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