ZIP Code 21787: Taneytown, Maryland
Taneytown, MD uses ZIP code 21787, which falls within Carroll County, Maryland. Its reference point is at latitude 39.6658 and longitude -77.1691 (39°39'56.9"N 77°10'08.8"W).
Location Overview of ZIP Code 21787
21787 is the only ZIP code listed for Taneytown, MD in our directory.
Across Carroll County there are 15 ZIP codes listed, and Maryland has 644 in total.
The nearest listed ZIP code is 21725 in Detour, MD, about 5.5 mi to the southwest.
| ZIP code | 21787 |
|---|---|
| City | Taneytown |
| County | Carroll County |
| State | Maryland (MD) |
| Latitude | 39.6658 |
| Longitude | -77.1691 |
| DMS | 39°39'56.9"N 77°10'08.8"W |
| Nearest ZIP | 21725 (Detour, 5.5 mi) |
Map of ZIP Code 21787
Map centered on 39.6658, -77.1691. The pin marks the ZIP code's reference point, not its boundary.
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ZIP Codes Near 21787
These 15 ZIP codes have the closest reference points to 21787, measured in a straight line.
Nearby Cities and Towns
The closest communities to ZIP code 21787, measured in a straight line from its reference point, are Detour, MD (5.5 mi southwest), Union Bridge, MD (6.3 mi south) and Littlestown, PA (6.8 mi northeast). Distances are approximate and road distances will be longer.
- Detour, MD – 5.5 mi southwest
- Union Bridge, MD – 6.3 mi south
- Littlestown, PA – 6.8 mi northeast
- Westminster, MD – 8.5 mi southeast
- Emmitsburg, MD – 9.1 mi west
- Keymar, MD – 9.2 mi southwest
- Ladiesburg, MD – 9.3 mi southwest
- Rocky Ridge, MD – 9.5 mi southwest
- New Midway, MD – 9.7 mi southwest
- New Windsor, MD – 11 mi south
Schools Near Taneytown, MD
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Parks and Outdoor Recreation
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Hospitals and Healthcare
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Residents of ZIP code 21787 may also use facilities in nearby Detour, Union Bridge and Littlestown.
Shopping and Dining in Taneytown
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Libraries and Historical Places
Public libraries, museums and historic sites near Taneytown, Maryland can be found with the searches below, which are centered on ZIP code 21787.
To research local history, try searching for Carroll County records and archives along with the name Taneytown.
Roads, Rivers and Lakes
From ZIP code 21787, Detour lies about 5.5 mi to the southwest, Union Bridge lies about 6.3 mi to the south, Littlestown lies about 6.8 mi to the northeast, Westminster lies about 8.5 mi to the southeast and Emmitsburg lies about 9.1 mi to the west. Use the directions link for turn-by-turn routes and road names.
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Frequently Asked Questions About ZIP Code 21787
Photo & Video Credits
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