20724 ZIP Code
Laurel, Maryland
December 16, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 20724 |
| City/Town: | Laurel |
| County: | Anne Arundel |
| State: | Maryland |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 18,345 |
| Median Household Income: | $105,757 |
| Per Capita Income: | $60,092 |
| Total Housing Units: | 7,323 |
| Median Home Value: | $369,800 |
| Land Area: | 18.8 sq miles
48.8 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 39.0803, -76.7906 |
Population Information (20724 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 18,345 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 8,580 | 46.8% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 9,765 | 53.2% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 33.8 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,177 | 6.4% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,119 | 6.1% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,271 | 6.9% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 995 | 5.4% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,557 | 8.5% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 3,296 | 18.0% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,425 | 13.2% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,433 | 13.3% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,249 | 6.8% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,498 | 8.2% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 706 | 3.8% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 329 | 1.8% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 290 | 1.6% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (20724 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $369,800 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.8 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $2,126 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 7,323 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 7,142 | 97.5% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 181 | 2.5% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 4,532 | 63.5% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,610 | 36.5% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (20724 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 12,226 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 351 | 2.9% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 497 | 4.1% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 2,565 | 21.0% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,081 | 17.0% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 867 | 7.1% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3,508 | 28.7% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2,357 | 19.3% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 93.1% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 48.0% | 34.3% |
Income Information (20724 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $105,757 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $115,106 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $114,273 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $60,092 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (20724 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 11,506 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 10,105 | 90.3% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,086 | 9.7% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 3,044 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 7,582 | 75.0% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,248 | 22.2% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 275 | 2.7% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (20724 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 5,921 | 32.3% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 8,337 | 45.4% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 599 | 3.3% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 1,037 | 5.7% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 1,472 | 8.0% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 979 | 5.3% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 2,029 | 11.1% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 3,435 | 18.7% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 990 | 5.4% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 492 | 2.7% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 1,953 | 10.6% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (20724 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 336 | 4.7% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 42 | 0.6% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 123 | 1.7% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 367 | 5.1% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 656 | 9.2% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,027 | 14.4% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 790 | 11.1% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,710 | 23.9% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,153 | 16.1% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 938 | 13.1% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (20724 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 7,393 | 73.2% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 638 | 6.3% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 281 | 2.8% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 177 | 1.8% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 87 | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,516 | 15.0% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 32.3 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (20724 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 773 | 7.6% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 363 | 3.6% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 417 | 4.1% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 916 | 9.1% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 366 | 3.6% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 154 | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 421 | 4.2% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,956 | 19.4% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,087 | 20.7% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 777 | 7.7% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 607 | 6.0% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 1,268 | 12.5% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (20724 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 12.1% | 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 (20724 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 15,531 | 84.7% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 13,079 | 71.3% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 3,958 | 21.6% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,461 | 13.4% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (20724 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 6,409 | 89.7% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 912 | 12.8% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,313 | 18.4% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 111 | 1.6% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 436 | 6.1% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 631 | 8.8% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (20724 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 2,352 | 32.1% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 2,647 | 36.1% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 123 | 1.7% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 127 | 1.7% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 697 | 9.5% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 542 | 7.4% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 596 | 8.1% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 239 | 3.3% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (20724 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 170 | 2.3% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 475 | 6.5% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 809 | 11.0% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 2,673 | 36.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 961 | 13.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 483 | 6.6% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,183 | 16.2% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 498 | 6.8% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 57 | 0.8% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 14 | 0.2% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (20724 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 105 | 1.4% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 521 | 7.1% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,155 | 29.4% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,101 | 42.3% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,259 | 17.2% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 182 | 2.5% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (20724 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 3,990 | 55.9% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 97 | 1.4% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 2,888 | 40.4% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 144 | 2.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 23 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (20724 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 160 | 2.2% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,265 | 31.7% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,435 | 48.1% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,282 | 18.0% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (20724 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 240 | 5.3% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 166 | 3.7% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 0 | 0.0% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 0 | 0.0% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 696 | 15.4% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 2,978 | 65.7% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 433 | 9.6% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 19 | 0.4% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (20724 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,201 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $597 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $2,126 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.63 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.44 | 2.38 |
Households (20724 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 7,142 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,774 | 38.8% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,128 | 15.8% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,599 | 22.4% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,188 | 30.6% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,193 | 30.7% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,110 | 15.5% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.56 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.19 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (20724 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 7,073 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 3,021 | 42.7% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 3,249 | 45.9% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 451 | 6.4% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,914 | 41.2% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (20724 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 4,592 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 419 | 9.1% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 100 | 2.2% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,886 | 41.1% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 867 | 18.9% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,320 | 28.7% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (20724 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 13,877 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,040 | 7.5% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 17,992 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,615 | 9.0% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 256 | 15.9% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 920 | 57.0% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 439 | 27.2% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (20724 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 14,824 | 80.8% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 3,297 | 18.0% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 413 | 12.5% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 2,729 | 82.8% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 311 | 9.4% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 155 | 4.7% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (20724 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 14,011 | 76.4% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 618 | 3.4% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 4,334 | 701.3% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 4,334 | 701.3% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 4,334 | 701.3% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 133 | 21.5% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 1,117 | 180.7% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 2,303 | 372.7% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (20724 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 17,168 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 12,981 | 75.6% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 4,187 | 24.4% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 2,680 | 15.6% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 600 | 3.5% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 349 | 2.0% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 558 | 3.3% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (20724 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 7,142 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 6,916 | 96.8% | 89.4% |
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