Maryland · City Profile
Laurel, MD
Laurel sits in Prince George's, Howard, Anne Arundel, Maryland, and is covered by 7 ZIP code tabulation areas. Across those ZIPs, an estimated 118,451 people live, work, and commute. Demographic and housing figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022).
Each ZIP code in Laurel has its own character. Some are dense and walkable; others are exurban or rural, with single-digit households per square mile. The list below lets you compare the basic shape of each one — population, income, and home value — before clicking through to the full neighborhood profile.
Across the city overall, the typical owner-occupied home is valued near $417,625 and median asking rent runs around $1,909 per month. Median household income hovers around $103,068. These are averages of ZIP-level medians and will read differently depending on which neighborhood you actually settle in — which is precisely what the per-ZIP pages are for.
ZIP codes in Laurel
| ZIP | County | Population | Median income | Median home value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20707 | Prince George's | 36,352 | $97,720 | $386,000 |
| 20708 | Prince George's | 27,909 | $80,569 | $421,000 |
| 20709 | Prince George's | 0 | — | — |
| 20723 | Howard | 35,845 | $128,226 | $493,700 |
| 20724 | Anne Arundel | 18,345 | $105,757 | $369,800 |
| 20725 | Prince George's | 0 | — | — |
| 20726 | Prince George's | 0 | — | — |
Thinking about relocating to Laurel?
A few practical considerations as you evaluate the move:
- Pick the ZIP, not just the city. Median income, school assignments, walkability and crime patterns can vary dramatically between neighboring ZIPs in the same city. Use the per-ZIP pages to compare.
- Compare housing math honestly. The median home value here is $417,625, and median rent is $1,909. At current mortgage rates, that often makes renting the more flexible option for the first 12–24 months while you learn the neighborhoods.
- Verify the commute. Drive your prospective work or school route at peak time — Google Maps optimistic estimates rarely match what locals actually experience.
- Check the boring stuff. Property tax rates, HOA dues, flood-zone designation, and homeowner's insurance availability are easier to research before you sign than after.