City

Laurel, MD

7 ZIP codes · Prince George's County · Maryland

👥118,136Population

💰$108,231Median HH Income▲ 42% above avg

🎂37.2Median Age

🏠$442,575Median Home Value▲ 59% above avg

🎓57.8%College Grads▲ 49% above avg

📊5.0%Unemployment≈ Avg

People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)

♂ Male 47.3% Female 52.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White22.9%

Hispanic18.4%

Black43.3%

Asian10.1%

Other4.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5

5–17

16%

18–24

25–44

31%

45–64

26%

65+

Key Indicators

Median Age	37.2 yrs
Avg HH Size	2.65
Below Poverty	7.8% ▼ 22% below avg
College Grads	57.8% ▲ 49% above avg
Unemployment	5.0% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma	1,970 (2.6%)
HS Graduate	15,344 (20.5%)
Some College	5,588 (7.5%)
Associates	8,742 (11.7%)
Bachelors	5,931 (7.9%)
Graduate Degree	37,332 (49.8%)

Education

No HS2.6%

HS Grad20.5%

Some College7.5%

Associates11.7%

Bachelors7.9%

Graduate49.8%

Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner55.8%

Renter44.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k

$50k–$100k

$100k–$150k

$150k–$200k

$200k–$300k

11%

$300k–$500k

49%

Over $500k

34%

Financials

Median HH Income	$108,231 ▲ 42% above avg
Median Home Value	$442,575 ▲ 59% above avg
Home/Income Ratio	4.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent	$1,944/mo
Total Housing Units	46,549
Vacant Units	1,966

Income Distribution

Under $25k

$25k–$50k

$50k–$75k

15%

$75k–$100k

13%

$100k–$150k

22%

$150k–$200k

14%

Over $200k

19%

Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone

77%

Public Transit

Walked

Work From Home

19%

Commute Time

Under 15 min

16%

15–30 min

32%

30–45 min

28%

Over 45 min

25%

Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940

1940s–1950s

1960s–1970s

18%

1980s–1990s

17%

2000+

56%

About Laurel, MD

Laurel is a city in Maryland, located in Prince George's County. The city spans 7 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 118,136 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37.24 years.

Economically, Laurel is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $108,230 is above the national average. Approximately 7.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.0%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Laurel is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $442,575, which is significantly above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,944 per month.

The population of Laurel is well-educated. 57.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is racially diverse, with Black as the largest group at 43.3%.

Laurel, MD offers residents above-average earning potential within Maryland. Spread across 7 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Laurel

ZIP	Population	Median Income	Median Home	Median Rent	Unemp.	College	Owner Occ.
20707	36,549	$104,093	$411,200	$1,880	4.6%	54.9%	55.0%
20708	26,599	$83,457	$431,500	$1,796	7.0%	50.6%	35.2%
20723	36,319	$129,870	$508,000	$1,986	2.8%	67.8%	69.6%
20724	18,669	$109,530	$392,500	$2,199	7.0%	54.4%	59.8%

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