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Laurel, VA
Census-designated place in Henrico County, Virginia. ZIP codes: 23228, 23294.
Population
18,721
Land area
5.4sq mi
People per sq mi
3,474
ZIP codes
2
Laurel and its ZIP codes
Laurel at a glance
- Laurel is about 16 times as dense as Virginia as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 70th among 681 cities and towns in Virginia.
- The median household income is $73,609, 21% below the Virginia median of $93,170.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $283,600 (26% below Virginia) and median rent is $1,616 a month.
Local data for Laurel, VA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Laurel, VA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$73,609
Poverty rate
8.4%
Median home value
$283,600
Median rent
$1,616/mo
Homeownership
51.8%
Bachelor's or higher
29.8%
Median age
35.1
Average commute
24.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,297), Irish Americans (995), Mexican Americans (812).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Henrico County. PPP loans are for Laurel.
Unemployment rate
3.6%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$73,260
193,232 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$81,054
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$2.9B
FY 2026, $8,707 per person
PPP loans
$91.2M
1,087 loans, 10,733 jobs reported
How people get to work
Laurel, VA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone69.9%
- Carpooled10.7%
- Public transit1.2%
- Walked0.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.2%
- Worked from home15.7%
Average one-way commute: 24.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Laurel, VA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
535
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
782
1.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 28°F
45.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Laurel, VA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.4%
U.S. 33.3% +1.1 pts
Diabetes
12.0%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
13.9%
U.S. 12.8% +1.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.7%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
ZIP codes in Laurel
2 in or overlapping Laurel. Population shown
Cities near Laurel
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| DumbartonCensus-designated place | 1.9 mi | 1.9 |
| Glen AllenCensus-designated place | 2.2 mi | 8.8 |
| LakesideCensus-designated place | 2.5 mi | 4.3 |
| ChamberlayneCensus-designated place | 4.3 mi | 3.3 |
| InnsbrookCensus-designated place | 4.3 mi | 4.4 |
| TuckahoeCensus-designated place | 5.1 mi | 20.4 |
| Short PumpCensus-designated place | 6.6 mi | 9 |
| WyndhamCensus-designated place | 6.9 mi | 3.7 |
| East Highland ParkCensus-designated place | 7.9 mi | 8.8 |
| RichmondCity | 8.2 mi | 59.9 |
| MechanicsvilleCensus-designated place | 8.4 mi | 28.3 |
| AshlandTown | 8.4 mi | 7.2 |
| Bon AirCensus-designated place | 9.1 mi | 8.4 |
| ManchesterCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 5.9 |
| MontroseCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 3.2 |
| HanoverCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Laurel, VA in?
- Laurel is in Henrico County, Virginia.
- What ZIP codes are in Laurel, VA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Laurel include 23228, 23294.
- What is the population of Laurel, VA?
- About 18,721 people live in Laurel, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Laurel?
- Nearby places include Dumbarton (1.9 mi), Glen Allen (2.2 mi), Lakeside (2.5 mi), Chamberlayne (4.3 mi), Innsbrook (4.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023