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Laurel, MD · standard

ZIP Code 20707

Prince George's County, Maryland - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

31,538
1,093/sq mi
$107,706
Median income
$423,400
Median home value
46.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Laurel pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

Top 15%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 19%
home value, US ZIPs
1,093
people per sq mi
55%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 20707 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 20707 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Laurel, Prince George's County, Maryland, with 31,538 residents across 28.9 square miles, a density of 1,093 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 20707 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $107,706 (6% below the Maryland average), while per-capita income is $51,579. 7.0% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 4.3%. Housing costs here run $423,400 for a typical home value (5% below the state average), with rent averaging $1,879 a month; 54.9% of homes are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 46.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.5, and the average commute is 32 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 20707, plus 6 more within Prince George's County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 20707

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Laurel, MD

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 20707.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 20707, Laurel, MD · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

31,538

Population

28.9

Area (sq mi)

1,093

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 20707?

37.5

Median Age

46.2%

Male

53.8%

Female

31.4%

Foreign-Born

White 17.7%
African American 48.2%
Asian 9.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 11.8%
Hispanic or Latino 20.9%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$107,706

Median Household Income

-6% vs state

$51,579

Per Capita Income

7.0%

Poverty Rate

4.3%

Unemployment Rate

31.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 20707 ranks nationally

Laurel, MD household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$107,706 Top 15% higher than 85% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 64.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 46.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

15,504

Total Housing Units

14,782

Occupied Units

722

Vacant Units

2.50

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 54.9%
Renter 45.1%

$423,400

Median Home Value

-5% vs state

$1,879

Median Rent

1984

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

-0.2%

YoY Change (2024)

291

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+191%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 20707 have decreased 0.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +191% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +7.4% 220
2021 +8.3% 238
2022 +12.6% 268
2023 +9.0% 292
2024 -0.2% 291

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 1,170 business establishments in ZIP 20707, employing approximately 21,683 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,295,447,000.

1,170

Businesses

21,683

Employees

$1.3B

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 183 15.6%
Retail trade 165 14.1%
Other services (except public administration) 139 11.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 138 11.8%
Accommodation and food services 123 10.5%
Construction 115 9.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 67 5.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 64 5.5%
Finance and insurance 50 4.3%
Transportation and warehousing 34 2.9%
Wholesale trade 32 2.7%
Educational services 18 1.5%
Manufacturing 11 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 11 0.9%
Information 10 0.8%
Management of companies and enterprises 8 0.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 20707 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 20707 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 20707 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 20707 ranks #8 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
20723 Laurel, MD 28,972 2.8 mi
20866 Burtonsville, MD 13,344 2.9 mi
20705 Beltsville, MD 26,188 3.6 mi
20724 Laurel, MD 16,093 4.2 mi
20770 Greenbelt, MD 25,173 6.5 mi
20763 Savage, MD 2,664 4.3 mi
20759 Fulton, MD 3,355 4.7 mi
20708 Laurel, MD 25,546 4.6 mi
21044 Columbia, MD 41,704 7.8 mi
20868 Spencerville, MD 790 5.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in Prince George's County

20744 standard
Fort Washington, MD
Pop: 50,722
20783 standard
Hyattsville, MD
Pop: 44,487
20774 standard
Upper Marlboro, MD
Pop: 43,013
20772 standard
Upper Marlboro, MD
Pop: 42,625
20747 standard
District Heights, MD
Pop: 40,054
20748 standard
Temple Hills, MD
Pop: 38,792

Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 20707 in? ▼
ZIP code 20707 (Laurel) is located in Prince George's County, Maryland. Prince George's County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/prince-georges-md.
What is the population of ZIP code 20707? ▼
ZIP code 20707 in Laurel, MD has a population of 31,538 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 20707? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 20707 is $107,706, which is 41% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 20707? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 20707 is $423,400, which is 52% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 20707? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 20707 is African American at 48.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 20.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 20707? ▼
ZIP code 20707 has 1,170 business establishments employing approximately 21,683 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 20707? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 20707 are: Health care and social assistance (183), Retail trade (165), Other services (except public administration) (139). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 20707? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 20707 decreased by 0.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 191%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 20707? ▼
In ZIP code 20707, 64.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 46.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 20707? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 20707 is 31.7 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 20707? ▼
In ZIP code 20707, approximately 54.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 45.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 20707? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 20707 is 7.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.