21045 scores 14.1 out of 20 on the EPA National Walkability Index (above average walkable). There are no supermarkets within a mile of the center of the ZIP, so most people drive to shop.

How far is the nearest Metro station from 21045?

The closest Metro station to the center of 21045 is Greenbelt, about 14.6 miles away in a straight line.

How much does it cost to live in 21045?

In 21045, median rent is $1,602 a month and the median home value is $420,400, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2022 5-year estimates.

How much does it cost to move to Columbia, MD 21045?

Red Cat's local flat rates start at $240 for a 1-bedroom apartment and $780 for a 2-bedroom house. The price is set before moving day and doesn't change if the move takes longer. No deposit.

Moving to Columbia, MD 21045

East Columbia's villages of Oakland Mills, Long Reach and Owen Brown make up 21045, on both sides of Route 175 and Snowden River Parkway. Townhouse courts, condos and detached homes from the 1970s and 1980s sit around village centers, and many share parking areas that shape how close a truck can get. Driving is the norm here, via Route 29, Route 32 and I-95.

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Columbia, MD 21045 at a glance.

ZIP 21045, Howard County. Tap a card for the details.

SafetyNo data for this ZIPSee the map
Walkability14.1Above average walkableEPA index, out of 20See the map
GroceryTrader Joe'sover 2 miWhole Foods1.8 miMOM's Organicover 2 miSee the map
Restaurants18+popular spots3 must visitwithin 1.5 milesSee the list
Cafes12cafeswithin 1.5 milesSee the list
Schools66schoolswithin 5 miles · 49 public, 17 privateSee the list
Climate & AirComing soonSee the weather
People40,980residentsmedian household income $115,134See the data

Top picks near 21045

The most-reviewed restaurants and cafes within a mile and a half, on Google.

JAM EateriesMust visit
Breakfast Restaurant · $$ · 6010 University Blvd, Ellicott City, MD 21043, USA
4.7
9,860 reviews · 1.4 mi
Glenwood's (Stanford Grill - Columbia)Must visit
American Restaurant · $$ · 8900 Stanford Blvd, Columbia, MD 21045, USA
4.6
4,692 reviews · 1.4 mi
CAVAMust visit
Mediterranean Restaurant · 6181 Old Dobbin Ln, Columbia, MD 21045, USA
4.6
3,691 reviews · 1 mi
Chick-fil-A
Fast Food Restaurant · $ · 6375 Dobbin Rd, Columbia, MD 21045, USA
4.4
2,636 reviews · 1 mi
Pub Dog Pizza & Drafthouse
Pizza Restaurant · $ · 8865 Stanford Blvd #101, Columbia, MD 21045, USA
4.5
2,410 reviews · 1.5 mi
Panera Bread
Cafe · $ · 6435 Dobbin Rd, Columbia, MD 21045, USA
4.2
1,274 reviews · 1.2 mi

Reported crime around 21045.

Reported incidents from police data. A map shows where they happened; numbers alone can't tell one block from the next.

We don't have crime data for this ZIP. The police departments here don't publish where incidents happen. Our crime maps cover Washington, DC, Montgomery and Prince George's counties, Baltimore City and Prince William County.

Life without a car around 21045.

Grocery stores and Metro stations near Columbia, MD. Pick a store to see only that chain.

9 grocery stores and 0 Metro stations within 2 miles of 21045

Grocery store
Metro station

Nearest grocery stores

Giant Food8805 Centre Park Dr, Columbia1.1 mi
Walmart6405 Dobbin Rd, Columbia1.1 mi
La Mart Oakland Mills5896 Robert Oliver Pl, Columbia1.1 mi
Target Store6111 Dobbin Rd, Columbia1.2 mi
Punjab Market And Halal Meat6490 Dobbin Rd, Columbia1.3 mi
Wegmans8855 Mcgaw Rd, Columbia1.8 mi

Nearest Metro stations

No Metro stations within 2 miles.

Source: USDA SNAP Retailer Locator and WMATA via DC GIS · supermarkets that accept SNAP; distances are straight-line from the center of 21045. Store icons are each chain's own website icon. Updated 2026-10-26.

Grocery stores within 1 mile

You'll likely drive to shop

Nearest: Giant Food, 1.1 mi

Nearest Metro station

14.6 mi

A short drive or bus ride

Greenbelt

EPA Walkability Index

14.1 / 20

Above average walkable

Average of 10 Census block groups within about half a mile

The EPA National Walkability Index scores every U.S. neighborhood from 1 to 20 on connected streets, nearby transit and the mix of shops, jobs and homes: above 15 is among the most walkable places in the country, below 6 usually means driving for most errands.

The most popular places to eat near 21045.

The busiest restaurants within about a mile and a half of Columbia, by number of Google reviews. "Must visit" means 4.6 stars or better from 1,000+ reviews.

JAM EateriesMust visit
Breakfast Restaurant · $$ · 6010 University Blvd, Ellicott City, MD 21043, USA
4.7
9,860 reviews · 1.4 mi
Glenwood's (Stanford Grill - Columbia)Must visit
American Restaurant · $$ · 8900 Stanford Blvd, Columbia, MD 21045, USA
4.6
4,692 reviews · 1.4 mi
CAVAMust visit
Mediterranean Restaurant · 6181 Old Dobbin Ln, Columbia, MD 21045, USA
4.6
3,691 reviews · 1 mi
Pub Dog Pizza & Drafthouse
Pizza Restaurant · $ · 8865 Stanford Blvd #101, Columbia, MD 21045, USA
4.5
2,410 reviews · 1.5 mi
Chick-fil-A
Fast Food Restaurant · $ · 6375 Dobbin Rd, Columbia, MD 21045, USA
4.4
2,636 reviews · 1 mi
First Watch
Breakfast Restaurant · $ · 6478 Dobbin Center Way #300, Columbia, MD 21045, USA
4.3
2,196 reviews · 0.9 mi
Red Robin Gourmet Burgers and Brews
Restaurant · $ · 8640 Snowden River Pkwy, Columbia, MD 21045, USA
4.2
3,182 reviews · 1.3 mi
la Madeleine
Restaurant · $ · 6211 Columbia Crossing Cir, Columbia, MD 21045, USA
4.2
1,442 reviews · 1.1 mi
Panera Bread
Cafe · $ · 6435 Dobbin Rd, Columbia, MD 21045, USA
4.2
1,274 reviews · 1.2 mi
Roggenart European Bakery, Bistro & Cafe
Cafe · $ · 6476 Dobbin Center Way, Columbia, MD 21045, USA
4.2
1,190 reviews · 0.9 mi
Chipotle Mexican Grill
Fast Food Restaurant · $ · 6181 Old Dobbin Ln, Columbia, MD 21045, USA
3.6
1,923 reviews · 1 mi
Victoria Gastro Pub
Gastropub · $$ · 8201 Snowden River Pkwy Ste D, Columbia, MD 21045, USA
4.4
3,767 reviews · 1.3 mi

The most popular coffee near 21045.

The busiest cafes and coffee shops within about a mile and a half of Columbia, by number of Google reviews. "Must visit" means 4.6 stars or better from 500+ reviews.

Panera Bread
Cafe · $ · 6435 Dobbin Rd, Columbia, MD 21045, USA
4.2
1,274 reviews · 1.2 mi
Roggenart European Bakery, Bistro & Cafe
Cafe · $ · 6476 Dobbin Center Way, Columbia, MD 21045, USA
4.2
1,190 reviews · 0.9 mi
Starbucks Coffee Company
Coffee Shop · $ · 5715 Richards Valley Rd, Ellicott City, MD 21043, USA
3.9
722 reviews · 1.1 mi
Starbucks Coffee Company
Coffee Shop · $ · 6365 Dobbin Road, Columbia Crossing Cir, Columbia, MD 21045, USA
3.8
661 reviews · 1 mi

Schools within 5 miles.

Public and private schools from the U.S. Department of Education, closest first.

Elementary

Middle

High

Public / private

49 / 17

Closest schools

Jeffers Hill Elementary
public · elementary · grades PK–05
0.3 mi
Oakland Mills High
public · high · grades 09–12
0.4 mi
Oakland Mills Middle
public · middle · grades 06–08
0.6 mi
Stevens Forest Elementary
public · elementary · grades PK–05
0.7 mi
NURTURING NEST MONTESSORI SCHOOL
private · elementary
0.8 mi
Talbott Springs Elementary
public · elementary · grades PK–05
0.8 mi
JULIA BROWN SCHOOL
private · elementary
1.0 mi
Cradlerock Elementary
public · elementary · grades PK–05
1.1 mi
Long Reach High
public · high · grades 09–12
1.1 mi
Lake Elkhorn Middle
public · middle · grades 06–08
1.1 mi
Phelps Luck Elementary
public · elementary · grades PK–05
1.4 mi
THE MANDALA SCHOOL INC
private · elementary
1.4 mi

Source: NCES Common Core of Data and Private School Survey.

Weather and air in Columbia.

Air quality

58 AQI

Moderate

Current reading

PM2.5

9.7 µg/m³

Over the EPA standard

EPA annual standard: 9 µg/m³

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Weather and air quality from Open-Meteo.

Who lives in 21045.

U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2022 5-year estimates.

Population

40,980

City size

Median age

A mix of ages

U.S. average 38.9

Household income

$115,134

Upper-middle incomes

U.S. average $74,580

Home value

$420,400

Established market

U.S. average $281,900

Rent

$1,602/mo

City-level rents

U.S. average $1,402/mo

Own their home

70.1%

Mostly homeowners

U.S. average 64.7%

Bachelor's or higher

58.2%

Well educated

U.S. average 35.4%

Commute

28.5 min

Typical commute

U.S. average 26.4 min

How Howard County voted

Presidential elections, share of all votes cast in the county.

2024Latest
Harris
68.4%
Trump
27.1%
Other
4.4%
Nationwide: Harris 48.3%, Trump 49.8%
2020
Biden
70.7%
Trump
26.4%
Other
2.9%
Nationwide: Biden 51.3%, Trump 46.8%
2016
Clinton
63.3%
Trump
29.3%
Other
7.5%
Nationwide: Clinton 48.2%, Trump 46.1%

Source: MIT Election Data and Science Lab, County Presidential Election Returns 2000-2024. County-wide results, not this ZIP alone.

Moving to Columbia 21045: what to know.

Townhouse and HOA communities often limit where a moving truck can park, and for how long. Check your HOA rules for both homes before moving day.
Apartment and condo buildings usually ask for a certificate of insurance and a reserved freight elevator or loading dock time. Ask your building early, for both the old place and the new one.
The Beltway, I-270 and I-95 make moving-day timing hard to predict. With a flat rate, traffic costs you time, not money.

Local moves in 21045 start at $240 for a 1-bedroom apartment and $780 for a 2-bedroom house. One flat rate, no deposit.

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Straight answers about 21045, from the same public data as the report above.

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21045 scores 14.1 out of 20 on the EPA National Walkability Index (above average walkable). There are no supermarkets within a mile of the center of the ZIP, so most people drive to shop.