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North Laurel, MD
Census-designated place in Howard County, Maryland. ZIP codes: 20723.
Population
25,563
Land area
6.5sq mi
People per sq mi
3,944
ZIP codes
1
North Laurel and its ZIP codes
North Laurel at a glance
- North Laurel is about 6.2 times as dense as Maryland as a whole.
- It is the 55th most populous of 527 cities and towns in Maryland.
- Households here earn a median of $122,949 a year, 19% more than the Maryland figure of $103,678.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $450,100 (7% above Maryland) and median rent is $2,031 a month.
Local data for North Laurel, MD
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
North Laurel, MD, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$122,949
Poverty rate
4.7%
Median home value
$450,100
Median rent
$2,031/mo
Homeownership
62.3%
Bachelor's or higher
53.5%
Median age
35.5
Average commute
27.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,797), Indian Americans (1,489), Irish Americans (1,328).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Howard County. PPP loans are for North Laurel.
Unemployment rate
3.0%
Sep 2026, -0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$90,296
173,088 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$99,767
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$8.7B
FY 2026, $26,272 per person
How people get to work
North Laurel, MD, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone62.3%
- Carpooled9.7%
- Public transit0.5%
- Walked0.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.2%
- Worked from home23.3%
Average one-way commute: 27.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
North Laurel, MD, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
911
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
816
0.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 26°F
47.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in North Laurel, MD, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.0%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
10.0%
U.S. 12.1% -2.1 pts
Smoking
8.7%
U.S. 12.8% -4.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.6%
U.S. 11.1% -3.5 pts
ZIP codes in North Laurel
1 in or overlapping North Laurel. Population shown
Cities near North Laurel
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SavageCensus-designated place | 1.6 mi | 2.7 |
| ScaggsvilleCensus-designated place | 2.6 mi | 5 |
| LaurelCity | 2.6 mi | 4.8 |
| West LaurelCensus-designated place | 2.8 mi | 2.3 |
| Maryland CityCensus-designated place | 3.1 mi | 7.7 |
| JessupCensus-designated place | 3.9 mi | 6 |
| FultonCensus-designated place | 4.2 mi | 3.8 |
| ColumbiaCensus-designated place | 4.4 mi | 31.9 |
| South LaurelCensus-designated place | 4.8 mi | 8.1 |
| BurtonsvilleCensus-designated place | 5 mi | 7.8 |
| KonterraCensus-designated place | 5.2 mi | 6.1 |
| Fort MeadeCensus-designated place | 5.5 mi | 8.1 |
| ElkridgeCensus-designated place | 6.8 mi | 8.4 |
| IlchesterCensus-designated place | 6.9 mi | 10.8 |
| HighlandCensus-designated place | 7 mi | 2.4 |
| SevernCensus-designated place | 7.6 mi | 18.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is North Laurel, MD in?
- North Laurel is in Howard County, Maryland.
- What ZIP codes are in North Laurel, MD?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping North Laurel include 20723.
- What is the population of North Laurel, MD?
- About 25,563 people live in North Laurel, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near North Laurel?
- Nearby places include Savage (1.6 mi), Scaggsville (2.6 mi), Laurel (2.6 mi), West Laurel (2.8 mi), Maryland City (3.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023