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Lake Arbor, MD
Census-designated place in Prince George's County, Maryland. ZIP codes: 20721.
Population
14,335
Land area
4sq mi
People per sq mi
3,588
ZIP codes
1
Lake Arbor and its ZIP codes
Lake Arbor at a glance
- Lake Arbor is about 5.6 times as dense as Maryland as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 101st among 527 cities and towns in Maryland.
- The median household income is $121,211, 17% above the Maryland median of $103,678.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $460,600 (10% above Maryland) and median rent is $2,431 a month.
Local data for Lake Arbor, MD
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Lake Arbor, MD, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$121,211
Poverty rate
4.5%
Median home value
$460,600
Median rent
$2,431/mo
Homeownership
62.9%
Bachelor's or higher
55.9%
Median age
44.6
Average commute
37.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Nigerian Americans (663), Jamaican Americans (326), Iranian Americans (202).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Prince George's County. PPP loans are for Lake Arbor.
Unemployment rate
4.0%
Sep 2026, -0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$76,203
328,137 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$59,684
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$9.3B
FY 2026, $9,638 per person
How people get to work
Lake Arbor, MD, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone65.0%
- Carpooled6.0%
- Public transit6.0%
- Walked1.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.9%
- Worked from home19.2%
Average one-way commute: 37.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Lake Arbor, MD, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
1,268
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
2,249
0.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 22°F
Health statistics
Share of adults in Lake Arbor, MD, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.0%
U.S. 33.3% +7.7 pts
Diabetes
13.4%
U.S. 12.1% +1.3 pts
Smoking
7.3%
U.S. 12.8% -5.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.5%
U.S. 11.1% -4.6 pts
ZIP codes in Lake Arbor
1 in or overlapping Lake Arbor. Population shown
Cities near Lake Arbor
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MitchellvilleCensus-designated place | 1.5 mi | 4.9 |
| SpringdaleCensus-designated place | 1.5 mi | 1.3 |
| GlenardenCity | 1.6 mi | 1.2 |
| LargoCensus-designated place | 2.1 mi | 3.1 |
| SummerfieldCensus-designated place | 2.2 mi | 3.6 |
| WoodmoreCensus-designated place | 2.8 mi | 6.5 |
| KetteringCensus-designated place | 2.8 mi | 5.5 |
| LandoverCensus-designated place | 2.9 mi | 4 |
| Peppermill VillageCensus-designated place | 3.3 mi | 0.7 |
| LanhamCensus-designated place | 3.8 mi | 3.5 |
| Walker MillCensus-designated place | 3.8 mi | 3 |
| Landover HillsTown | 4 mi | 0.4 |
| Cedar HeightsCensus-designated place | 4 mi | 0.2 |
| Seat PleasantCity | 4.1 mi | 0.8 |
| FairwoodCensus-designated place | 4.2 mi | 3.4 |
| New CarrolltonCity | 4.3 mi | 1.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Lake Arbor, MD in?
- Lake Arbor is in Prince George's County, Maryland.
- What ZIP codes are in Lake Arbor, MD?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Lake Arbor include 20721.
- What is the population of Lake Arbor, MD?
- About 14,335 people live in Lake Arbor, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Lake Arbor?
- Nearby places include Mitchellville (1.5 mi), Springdale (1.5 mi), Glenarden (1.6 mi), Largo (2.1 mi), Summerfield (2.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023