ZIP Code 21046: Columbia, MD
Columbia in Howard County, Maryland uses ZIP code 21046. Its reference point is at latitude 39.1702 and longitude -76.8538 (39°10'12.7"N 76°51'13.7"W).
Location Overview of ZIP Code 21046
Columbia 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 21045 in Columbia, about 2.7 mi to the northeast.
| ZIP code | 21046 |
|---|---|
| Place | Columbia |
| County | Howard County |
| State | Maryland |
| Country | United States |
| Latitude | 39.1702 |
| Longitude | -76.8538 |
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Map of ZIP Code 21046
Map centred on 39.1702, -76.8538. The pin marks the ZIP code's reference point, not its boundary.
Photos of Columbia, Maryland
Video: Columbia, Maryland
Living in Columbia Maryland - Village of Town Center Full VLOG Tour — by Living in Maryland · Watch on YouTube
ZIP Codes Near 21046
These 11 ZIP codes have the closest reference points to 21046, measured in a straight line.
Nearby Cities and Towns
The closest places to ZIP code 21046, measured in a straight line from its reference point. Road distances will be longer.
- Savage – 2.8 mi southeast
- Jessup – 3.6 mi southeast
- Annapolis Junction – 3.9 mi southeast
- Fulton – 4.3 mi west
- Ellicott City – 5.9 mi north
- Elkridge – 5.9 mi northeast
- Clarksville – 6.0 mi northwest
- Highland – 6.2 mi west
- Simpsonville – 6.6 mi northwest
- Burtonsville – 6.9 mi southwest
- Spencerville – 7.2 mi southwest
- Fort George G Meade – 7.3 mi southeast
Schools Near Columbia
School places are usually allocated by home address, so families living around ZIP code 21046 should confirm their catchment school with the local education authority for Columbia, Howard County.
Looking at nearby areas such as Savage, Laurel and Jessup 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
Parks, playgrounds and walking trails around Columbia are easiest to find on the map above or with the searches below, which are centred on ZIP code 21046.
Hospitals and Healthcare
Hospitals, clinics and pharmacies serving Columbia can be found with the searches below. In an emergency in the United States, call 911.
Residents may also use facilities in nearby Savage, Laurel and Jessup.
Shopping and Dining in Columbia
Restaurants, supermarkets and shopping centres in and around Columbia are listed in the Google Maps searches below, with current opening hours and reviews.
Libraries and Historical Places
Public libraries, museums and historic sites near Columbia, Maryland can be found with the searches below.
For local history, try the archives of Howard County along with the name Columbia.
Roads, Rivers and Lakes
From ZIP code 21046, Savage lies about 2.8 mi to the southeast, Laurel lies about 3.5 mi to the south, Jessup lies about 3.6 mi to the southeast, Annapolis Junction lies about 3.9 mi to the southeast and Fulton lies about 4.3 mi to the west in a straight line. Use the directions link for routes and road names.
Rivers, lakes and coastline near Columbia show up on the map above, or you can search for them directly.
Frequently Asked Questions About ZIP Code 21046
Photo & Video Credits
- Photo 1 (“Wimshurst disassembly 01”): Andyha0933, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Photo 2 (“Edit fox sparrow blandair 3.24.20 DSC 0149”): lwolfartist, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Photo 3 (“Guilford Quartz Monzonite”): Jstuby, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Photo 4 (“GripBreadboardCircuit1”): Andyha0933, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Photo 5 (“Edit fox sparrow blandair 11.10.19 DSC 0227”): lwolfartist, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Video: “Living in Columbia Maryland - Village of Town Center Full VLOG Tour” by Living in Maryland, embedded from YouTube. All rights belong to the creator.
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Data for ZIP code 21046 comes from GeoNames and is provided for general reference. Always confirm mailing details with the U.S. Postal Service (USPS).