Laurel, MD · standard
ZIP Code 20708
Prince George's County, Maryland - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 25,546
- 707/sq mi High-density area
- $83,367
- Median income Above-median income area
- $451,500
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 39.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Laurel pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, renter-heavy area.
- Top 34%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 16%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 707
- people per sq mi
- 36%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 20708 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 20708 (Laurel, MD) rose +19.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 244.0 in 2023 to 290.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 20708 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Laurel, Prince George's County, Maryland, with 25,546 residents across 36.1 square miles, a density of 707 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 20708 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $83,367 (27% below the average Maryland ZIP), while per-capita income is $40,931. The poverty rate is 13.4%, with unemployment at 7.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $451,500 (1% above the average Maryland ZIP) and median rent is $1,812; 35.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 39.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.5, and the average commute is 32 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Prince George's County, so 20708 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 20708
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Laurel, MD
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 20708.
- Construction
Construction
54 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
52 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
31 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
27 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
24 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 20708, 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
25,546
Population
36.1
Area (sq mi)
707
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 20708?
36.5
Median Age
49.8%
Male
50.2%
Female
29.1%
Foreign-Born
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?
$83,367
Median Household Income
-27% vs state ZIP avg
$40,931
Per Capita Income
13.4%
Poverty Rate
7.6%
Unemployment Rate
31.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 20708 ranks among Maryland ZIPs
Laurel, MD household income vs. every Maryland ZIP code
Median household income among 419 reporting Maryland ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$83,367 28th percentile higher than 28% of 419 Maryland ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Maryland ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
11,151housing units
11,151
Total Housing Units
10,618
Occupied Units
533
Vacant Units
2.56
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$451,500
Median Home Value
+1% vs state ZIP avg
$1,812
Median Rent
1976
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
+19.0%
YoY Change (2024)
291
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+191%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 20708 have increased 19.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +191% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.9% | 207 |
| 2021 | +10.8% | 229 |
| 2022 | +12.7% | 258 |
| 2023 | -5.4% | 244 |
| 2024 | +19.0% | 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 279 business establishments in ZIP 20708, employing approximately 3,966 people with a combined annual payroll of $274,856,000.
279
Businesses
3,966
Employees
$274.9M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 54 | 19.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 52 | 18.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 31 | 11.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 27 | 9.7% |
| Retail trade | 24 | 8.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 20 | 7.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 16 | 5.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 12 | 4.3% |
| Information | 9 | 3.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 8 | 2.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 8 | 2.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 6 | 2.1% |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 1.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 1.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 20708 vs 20769 →
ZIP 20708 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 20706
Lanham (20706)
38,692 residents
- 20707
Laurel (20707)
31,538 residents
- 21113
Odenton (21113)
30,469 residents
- 20705
Beltsville (20705)
26,188 residents
- 20708
Laurel (20708)
25,546 residents
- 20770
Greenbelt (20770)
25,173 residents
- 20720
Bowie (20720)
21,031 residents
- 20724
Laurel (20724)
16,093 residents
- 20769 6,604
Glenn Dale (20769)
6,604 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 20708 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 20708 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 20720
Bowie (20720)
$158,997 median income
- 20769
Glenn Dale (20769)
$139,773 median income
- 21113
Odenton (21113)
$125,639 median income
- 20724
Laurel (20724)
$118,115 median income
- 20705
Beltsville (20705)
$110,351 median income
- 20707
Laurel (20707)
$107,706 median income
- 20706
Lanham (20706)
$104,523 median income
- 20701
Annapolis Junction (20701)
$85,594 median income
- 20770
Greenbelt (20770)
$84,096 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 20708 ranks #null of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20769 | Glenn Dale, MD | 6,604 | 3.7 mi |
| 20705 | Beltsville, MD | 26,188 | 4.0 mi |
| 20724 | Laurel, MD | 16,093 | 4.0 mi |
| 20770 | Greenbelt, MD | 25,173 | 4.1 mi |
| 20763 | Savage, MD | 2,664 | 6.1 mi |
| 20706 | Lanham, MD | 38,692 | 5.7 mi |
| 20707 | Laurel, MD | 31,538 | 4.6 mi |
| 20720 | Bowie, MD | 21,031 | 5.0 mi |
| 21113 | Odenton, MD | 30,469 | 5.9 mi |
| 20701 | Annapolis Junction, MD | 2 | 6.0 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 20708, both outside MD so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (25,546 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 20708 in?
ZIP code 20708 (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 20708?
ZIP code 20708 in Laurel, MD has a population of 25,546 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 20708?
The median household income in ZIP 20708 is $83,367, which is 9% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 20708?
The median home value in ZIP 20708 is $451,500, which is 62% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 20708?
The largest racial group in ZIP 20708 is African American at 61.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 21.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 20708?
ZIP code 20708 has 279 business establishments employing approximately 3,966 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 20708?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 20708 are: Construction (54), Health care and social assistance (52), Professional, scientific, and technical services (31). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 20708?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 20708 increased by 19.0% 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 20708?
In ZIP code 20708, 63.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 39.1% 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 20708?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 20708 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 20708?
In ZIP code 20708, approximately 35.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 64.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 20708?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 20708 is 13.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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