Nottingham, Maryland facts for kids
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Nottingham, Maryland
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 Nottingham, Maryland
Location in Maryland
Nottingham, Maryland
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Maryland |
| County |  Baltimore |
| Elevation | 62 ft (19 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes |
21236
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| GNIS feature ID | 590911 |
Nottingham is a community in Baltimore County, Maryland, United States. It's not an official city or town. This means it doesn't have its own local government like a mayor or city council. Instead, it's managed by Baltimore County.
Nottingham is about 62 feet (19 meters) above sea level. Even though it's not a city, it has its own post office. The ZIP code for Nottingham is 21236. Many people think of Nottingham as a larger area. It includes several smaller communities and places that aren't officially cities. There's also an old town called Nottingham in Prince George's County. That one is now an archaeological site, meaning scientists study its history.
What is an Unincorporated Community?
An unincorporated community is a place where people live that isn't part of an official city or town. It doesn't have its own local government. Instead, a larger county or state government takes care of services like roads, schools, and police. This is different from a city, which has its own elected leaders and rules.
People in Nottingham
In the year 2000, about 37,779 people lived in Nottingham. This number comes from the U.S. Census, which counts everyone living in the country every ten years.
