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Laurel, MD
City in Prince George's County, Maryland. ZIP codes: 20707.
Population
29,798
Land area
4.8sq mi
People per sq mi
6,262
ZIP codes
1
Laurel and its ZIP codes
Laurel at a glance
- Laurel is about 9.8 times as dense as Maryland as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 44th among 527 cities and towns in Maryland.
- The median household income is $100,504, 3% below the Maryland median of $103,678.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $385,500 (8% below Maryland) and median rent is $1,873 a month.
Local data for Laurel, MD
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Laurel, MD, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$100,504
Poverty rate
9.0%
Median home value
$385,500
Median rent
$1,873/mo
Homeownership
44.2%
Bachelor's or higher
47.7%
Median age
36.3
Average commute
30.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Salvadoran Americans (2,067), Nigerian Americans (1,468), Mexican Americans (1,164).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Prince George's County. PPP loans are for Laurel.
Unemployment rate
4.4%
Aug 2026, -0.6 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
PPP loans
$121M
1,864 loans, 14,528 jobs reported
How people get to work
Laurel, MD, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone65.1%
- Carpooled9.7%
- Public transit1.4%
- Walked1.6%
- Bicycle0.7%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other4.4%
- Worked from home17.1%
Average one-way commute: 30.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Laurel, 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° / 26°F
47.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Laurel, MD, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.1%
U.S. 33.3% +6.8 pts
Diabetes
11.8%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
10.2%
U.S. 12.8% -2.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.1%
U.S. 11.1% +1.0 pts
ZIP codes in Laurel
1 in or overlapping Laurel. Population shown
Cities near Laurel
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| West LaurelCensus-designated place | 2.2 mi | 2.3 |
| South LaurelCensus-designated place | 2.2 mi | 8.1 |
| North LaurelCensus-designated place | 2.6 mi | 6.5 |
| Maryland CityCensus-designated place | 2.7 mi | 7.7 |
| KonterraCensus-designated place | 3 mi | 6.1 |
| ScaggsvilleCensus-designated place | 3.6 mi | 5 |
| BurtonsvilleCensus-designated place | 4.1 mi | 7.8 |
| SavageCensus-designated place | 4.2 mi | 2.7 |
| FultonCensus-designated place | 5 mi | 3.8 |
| BeltsvilleCensus-designated place | 5.4 mi | 7.2 |
| JessupCensus-designated place | 5.8 mi | 6 |
| CalvertonCensus-designated place | 5.9 mi | 4.6 |
| FairlandCensus-designated place | 5.9 mi | 5 |
| Fort MeadeCensus-designated place | 6 mi | 8.1 |
| ColumbiaCensus-designated place | 6.8 mi | 31.9 |
| SpencervilleCensus-designated place | 7 mi | 1.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Laurel, MD in?
- Laurel is in Prince George's County, Maryland.
- What ZIP codes are in Laurel, MD?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Laurel include 20707.
- What is the population of Laurel, MD?
- About 29,798 people live in Laurel, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Laurel?
- Nearby places include West Laurel (2.2 mi), South Laurel (2.2 mi), North Laurel (2.6 mi), Maryland City (2.7 mi), Konterra (3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023