ZIP Code 21043: Ellicott City, Maryland
ZIP code 21043 is assigned to Ellicott City, Maryland, and lies within Howard County. Its reference point is at latitude 39.2548 and longitude -76.8001 (39°15'17.3"N 76°48'00.4"W).
Location Overview of ZIP Code 21043
Ellicott City, MD has 3 ZIP codes in our directory. Besides 21043, they include 21041, 21042.
Across Howard County there are 21 ZIP codes listed, and Maryland has 644 in total.
The nearest listed ZIP code is 21042 in Ellicott City, MD, about 3.5 mi to the west.
| ZIP code | 21043 |
|---|---|
| City | Ellicott City |
| County | Howard County |
| State | Maryland (MD) |
| Latitude | 39.2548 |
| Longitude | -76.8001 |
| DMS | 39°15'17.3"N 76°48'00.4"W |
| Nearest ZIP | 21042 (Ellicott City, 3.5 mi) |
Map of ZIP Code 21043
Map centered on 39.2548, -76.8001. The pin marks the ZIP code's reference point, not its boundary.
Photos of Ellicott City, MD
Video: Ellicott City, MD
Visiting Quirky Shops in Ellicott City Historic District | Maryland | Vlog — by The Traveling Stewarts: Travel Couple · Watch on YouTube
ZIP Codes Near 21043
These 15 ZIP codes have the closest reference points to 21043, measured in a straight line.
Nearby Cities and Towns
The closest communities to ZIP code 21043, measured in a straight line from its reference point, are Catonsville, MD (3.6 mi northeast), Columbia, MD (3.8 mi southwest) and Elkridge, MD (4.2 mi southeast). Distances are approximate and road distances will be longer.
- Catonsville, MD – 3.6 mi northeast
- Columbia, MD – 3.8 mi southwest
- Elkridge, MD – 4.2 mi southeast
- Baltimore, MD – 4.7 mi east
- Windsor Mill, MD – 5.5 mi north
- Halethorpe, MD – 5.8 mi east
- Gwynn Oak, MD – 6.3 mi northeast
- Woodstock, MD – 7.0 mi north
- Jessup, MD – 7.4 mi south
- Simpsonville, MD – 7.7 mi west
Schools Near Ellicott City, MD
If you are moving to ZIP code 21043, check the school district serving Ellicott City and Howard County to confirm which public schools serve your street address.
Searching nearby communities such as Catonsville and Columbia can widen the list of public, private and charter options. The links below open live Google Maps results centered on 21043.
Parks and Outdoor Recreation
Use the map above to explore green space around Ellicott City. Zoom out to look for larger parks and nature areas beyond the ZIP code 21043 area.
Hospitals and Healthcare
Hospitals, urgent care clinics and pharmacies serving Ellicott City, MD can be found with the searches below. In a medical emergency, call 911.
Residents of ZIP code 21043 may also use facilities in nearby Catonsville, Columbia and Elkridge.
Shopping and Dining in Ellicott City
For places to eat and shop near Ellicott City, MD, the searches below show up-to-date listings around ZIP code 21043.
Libraries and Historical Places
Public libraries, museums and historic sites near Ellicott City, Maryland can be found with the searches below, which are centered on ZIP code 21043.
To research local history, try searching for Howard County records and archives along with the name Ellicott City.
Roads, Rivers and Lakes
From ZIP code 21043, Catonsville lies about 3.6 mi to the northeast, Columbia lies about 3.8 mi to the southwest, Elkridge lies about 4.2 mi to the southeast, Baltimore lies about 4.7 mi to the east and Windsor Mill lies about 5.5 mi to the north. Use the directions link for turn-by-turn routes and road names.
Rivers, lakes and other water features near Ellicott City show up on the map above, or you can search for them directly.
Frequently Asked Questions About ZIP Code 21043
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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Data for ZIP code 21043 comes from a public U.S. postal code dataset and is provided for general reference. Always confirm mailing details with the U.S. Postal Service.