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South Laurel, MD
Census-designated place in Prince George's County, Maryland. ZIP codes: 20708.
Population
29,272
Land area
8.1sq mi
People per sq mi
3,626
ZIP codes
1
South Laurel and its ZIP codes
South Laurel at a glance
- South Laurel is about 5.7 times as dense as Maryland as a whole.
- It is the 46th most populous of 527 cities and towns in Maryland.
- Households here earn a median of $88,933 a year, 14% less than the Maryland figure of $103,678.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $458,100 (9% above Maryland) and median rent is $1,830 a month.
Local data for South Laurel, MD
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
South Laurel, MD, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$88,933
Poverty rate
11.8%
Median home value
$458,100
Median rent
$1,830/mo
Homeownership
40.7%
Bachelor's or higher
40.2%
Median age
36.2
Average commute
32.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Nigerian Americans (1,830), Salvadoran Americans (1,794), Mexican Americans (1,109).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Prince George's County. PPP loans are for South 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
$9.32B
FY 2026, $9,638 per person
PPP loans
$42.55M
893 loans, 4,578 jobs reported
How people get to work
South Laurel, MD, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone70.0%
- Carpooled6.2%
- Public transit6.1%
- Walked0.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.7%
- Worked from home13.4%
Average one-way commute: 32.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
South 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 zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in South Laurel, MD, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.1%
U.S. 33.3% +7.8 pts
Diabetes
12.5%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
10.2%
U.S. 12.8% -2.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.9%
U.S. 11.1% +0.8 pts
ZIP codes in South Laurel
1 in or overlapping South Laurel. Population shown
Cities near South Laurel
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| LaurelCity | 2.2 mi | 4.8 |
| KonterraCensus-designated place | 3.1 mi | 6.1 |
| Maryland CityCensus-designated place | 3.4 mi | 7.7 |
| West LaurelCensus-designated place | 4.1 mi | 2.3 |
| BeltsvilleCensus-designated place | 4.4 mi | 7.2 |
| North LaurelCensus-designated place | 4.8 mi | 6.5 |
| GreenbeltCity | 5 mi | 6.2 |
| BurtonsvilleCensus-designated place | 5.3 mi | 7.8 |
| CalvertonCensus-designated place | 5.4 mi | 4.6 |
| ScaggsvilleCensus-designated place | 5.8 mi | 5 |
| Berwyn HeightsTown | 5.8 mi | 0.7 |
| SeabrookCensus-designated place | 6 mi | 3.1 |
| FairlandCensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 5 |
| Glenn DaleCensus-designated place | 6.2 mi | 7.2 |
| SavageCensus-designated place | 6.2 mi | 2.7 |
| Fort MeadeCensus-designated place | 6.3 mi | 8.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is South Laurel, MD in?
- South Laurel is in Prince George's County, Maryland.
- What ZIP codes are in South Laurel, MD?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping South Laurel include 20708.
- What is the population of South Laurel, MD?
- About 29,272 people live in South Laurel, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near South Laurel?
- Nearby places include Laurel (2.2 mi), Konterra (3.1 mi), Maryland City (3.4 mi), West Laurel (4.1 mi), Beltsville (4.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023