20723 ZIP Code
Laurel, Maryland
December 16, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 20723 |
| City/Town: | Laurel |
| County: | Howard |
| State: | Maryland |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 35,845 |
| Median Household Income: | $128,226 |
| Per Capita Income: | $63,643 |
| Total Housing Units: | 12,626 |
| Median Home Value: | $493,700 |
| Land Area: | 13.0 sq miles
33.7 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.4 sq miles
1.1 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 39.1377, -76.8679 |
Population Information (20723 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 35,845 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 17,073 | 47.6% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 18,772 | 52.4% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 36.7 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,481 | 6.9% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,687 | 7.5% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,260 | 6.3% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,193 | 6.1% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,499 | 7.0% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 4,574 | 12.8% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 5,378 | 15.0% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 4,750 | 13.3% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,383 | 6.6% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,397 | 6.7% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,970 | 8.3% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,071 | 3.0% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 202 | 0.6% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (20723 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $493,700 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.4 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,919 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 12,626 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 12,278 | 97.2% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 348 | 2.8% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 8,756 | 71.3% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 3,522 | 28.7% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (20723 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 23,725 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 777 | 3.3% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 693 | 2.9% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 2,965 | 12.5% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,156 | 13.3% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,443 | 6.1% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 7,765 | 32.7% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 6,926 | 29.2% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 93.8% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 61.9% | 34.3% |
Income Information (20723 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $128,226 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $164,156 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $163,701 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $63,643 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (20723 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 20,274 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 19,138 | 96.4% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 705 | 3.6% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 7,586 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 13,601 | 71.1% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 4,686 | 24.5% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 851 | 4.4% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (20723 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 14,316 | 39.9% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 11,217 | 31.3% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 37 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 5,758 | 16.1% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 2,150 | 6.0% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 2,367 | 6.6% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 2,848 | 7.9% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 3,428 | 9.6% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 785 | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 416 | 1.2% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 32 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 2,195 | 6.1% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (20723 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 282 | 2.3% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 59 | 0.5% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 126 | 1.0% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 288 | 2.3% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 761 | 6.2% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,175 | 9.6% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,580 | 12.9% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,589 | 21.1% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,765 | 14.4% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 3,653 | 29.8% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (20723 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 13,695 | 71.6% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,196 | 6.2% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 484 | 2.5% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 79 | 0.4% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 190 | 1.0% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 3,592 | 18.8% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 31.0 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (20723 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 26 | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 812 | 4.2% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 859 | 4.5% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 224 | 1.2% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,232 | 6.4% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 523 | 2.7% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 304 | 1.6% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,458 | 7.6% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 3,985 | 20.8% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 4,987 | 26.1% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,343 | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 1,040 | 5.4% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 2,345 | 12.3% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (20723 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 2.4% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (20723 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 33,741 | 94.1% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 29,556 | 82.5% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 8,120 | 22.7% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,673 | 4.7% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (20723 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 11,098 | 90.4% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,361 | 19.2% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,752 | 22.4% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 290 | 2.4% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 91 | 0.7% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 418 | 3.4% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (20723 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 5,769 | 45.7% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 4,100 | 32.5% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 29 | 0.2% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 114 | 0.9% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 517 | 4.1% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 1,301 | 10.3% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 663 | 5.3% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 64 | 0.5% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 69 | 0.5% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (20723 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 27 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,671 | 13.2% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 2,623 | 20.8% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 2,445 | 19.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 2,940 | 23.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,635 | 12.9% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 603 | 4.8% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 546 | 4.3% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 46 | 0.4% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 90 | 0.7% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (20723 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 43 | 0.3% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 656 | 5.2% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 3,166 | 25.1% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 4,054 | 32.1% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 3,474 | 27.5% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 1,233 | 9.8% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (20723 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 5,080 | 41.4% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 108 | 0.9% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 6,405 | 52.2% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 563 | 4.6% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 112 | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 10 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (20723 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 357 | 2.9% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 3,461 | 28.2% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 5,781 | 47.1% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,679 | 21.8% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (20723 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 203 | 2.3% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 47 | 0.5% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 15 | 0.2% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 308 | 3.5% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 489 | 5.6% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 3,407 | 38.9% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 4,097 | 46.8% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 190 | 2.2% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (20723 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,676 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $805 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,919 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 3.13 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.38 | 2.38 |
Households (20723 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 12,278 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 7,121 | 58.0% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 3,281 | 26.7% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,454 | 11.8% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,108 | 25.3% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 4,577 | 37.3% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,030 | 24.7% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.92 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.42 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (20723 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 13,238 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 4,450 | 33.6% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 7,999 | 60.4% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 215 | 1.6% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 497 | 3.8% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 4,569 | 34.5% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (20723 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 9,185 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 516 | 5.6% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 425 | 4.6% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 3,914 | 42.6% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,882 | 20.5% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,448 | 26.7% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (20723 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 26,565 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,950 | 7.3% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 35,414 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,229 | 6.3% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 113 | 5.1% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,294 | 58.1% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 822 | 36.9% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (20723 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 31,914 | 89.0% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 3,560 | 9.9% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 633 | 17.8% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 2,502 | 70.3% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 719 | 20.2% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 425 | 11.9% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (20723 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 26,757 | 74.6% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 619 | 1.7% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 9,088 | 1468.2% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 9,088 | 1468.2% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 9,088 | 1468.2% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 1,075 | 173.7% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 2,060 | 332.8% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 37 | 6.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 1,837 | 296.8% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 70 | 11.3% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (20723 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 33,364 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 22,642 | 67.9% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 10,722 | 32.1% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 2,780 | 8.3% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 3,175 | 9.5% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 2,617 | 7.8% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 2,150 | 6.4% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (20723 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 12,278 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 12,145 | 98.9% | 89.4% |
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