🇺🇸 United States ZIP Code

STANDARD

20707

Laurel

ZIP Code 20707 is a standard zip code serving Laurel, Laurel, Maryland (MD), in Prince George's County, United States. It has an estimated population of 31,538 with a median household income of $76,549. The area falls within the America/New_York timezone.

Median Household Income vs. National Average

Location

Country: 🇺🇸 United States
State / Province: Maryland (MD)
County: Prince George's
City: Laurel
Timezone: America/New_York

Coordinates

Latitude: 39.107700
Longitude: -76.872000

Geographic Details

Land Area: 11.16 mi²
Water Area: 0.19 mi²
Population Density: 2827.0 people per mi² (85th percentile)
Bounding Box: 39.131354°N, 39.062108°S, -76.827097°E, -76.928677°W

With 31,538 residents spread across 11.16 square miles, this area has a population density of 2827.0 people per square mile.

Demographics

31,538

Population

90th percentile

$76,549

Median Income

85th percentile

$285,800

Median Home Value

85th percentile

11.16 mi²

Land Area

The median household income in 20707 is $76,549, and the median home value is $285,800. This places the area in the top 25% nationally for household income.

Housing

13,576

Total Units

12,643

Occupied Units

93.1%

Occupancy Rate

Nearby ZIP Codes

Other zip codes in Laurel, MD.

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20709

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20723

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20724

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20725

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20726

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