20708 ZIP Code — Laurel, MD
Prince Georges County, Maryland
ZIP code 20708 is located in Laurel, Maryland, within Prince Georges County. It covers approximately 12.16 square miles and serves a population of 27,909 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 301/240/410.
About ZIP code 20708
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $421,000. Renters make up the majority at 65%, typical of denser urban areas.
Median household income is $80,569.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 34 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 42% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
27,909
population
12.16
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
20708 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 20708
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 20708. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Laurel | Acceptable |
| Laurel | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
20797 Southern Md Facility (2.9 mi)
20705 Beltsville (3 mi)
20724 Laurel (3.5 mi)
20771 Greenbelt (3.9 mi)
20755 Fort George G Meade (3.9 mi)
20707 Laurel (4.2 mi)
20697 Southern Md Facility (4.3 mi)
20720 Bowie (4.5 mi)
20769 Glenn Dale (4.5 mi)
20770 Greenbelt (4.6 mi)
20790 Capitol Heights (5.1 mi)
20763 Savage (5.8 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 27,909 |
| Population density | 2,295 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 24 |
| County FIPS | 033 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 12.16 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.11 sq mi |
| Latitude | 39.0510 |
| Longitude | -76.8315 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 301/240/410 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 35.3% | 25.4% | 28.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 30.4% | 31.6% | 28.2% |
| $100k – $200k | 26.5% | 32.0% | 30.1% |
| Over $200k | 7.8% | 11.0% | 13.4% |
Demographics & statistics
27,909
Population
2,295
People per sq mi
35.3
Median age
$80,569
Median household income
$39,756
Per capita income
$421,000
Median home value
$1,766
Median monthly rent
35.2%
Home ownership
11.8%
Poverty rate
5.7%
Unemployment
4,087
Housing units
42.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
897
Under 5
990
1,088
5–9
1,200
956
10–14
1,054
715
15–19
788
828
20–24
912
2,097
25–34
2,312
1,973
35–44
2,176
1,891
45–54
2,085
779
55–59
859
636
60–64
701
785
65–74
866
534
75–84
589
94
85+
104
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 7,120 | 25.5% |
| 18 and over | 20,789 | 74.5% |
| 65 and over | 2,972 | 10.6% |
| Median age | 35.3 years | |
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
57.1%
White
14.5%
Hispanic or Latino
11.5%
Other race
9.4%
Two or more races
4.4%
Asian
2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 17,989 | 57.1% |
| White | 4,562 | 14.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3,622 | 11.5% |
| Other race | 2,960 | 9.4% |
| Two or more races | 1,393 | 4.4% |
| Asian | 921 | 2.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 84 | 0.3% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 35.3% | 25.4% | 28.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 30.4% | 31.6% | 28.2% |
| $100k – $200k | 26.5% | 32.0% | 30.1% |
| Over $200k | 7.8% | 11.0% | 13.4% |
Under $10k
4.8%
$10k–$15k
2.4%
$15k–$25k
5.5%
$25k–$35k
7.7%
$35k–$50k
9.7%
$50k–$75k
16.5%
$75k–$100k
12.3%
$100k–$150k
20.6%
$150k–$200k
9.8%
$200k+
10.7%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.8% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.4% |
| $15k–$25k | 5.5% |
| $25k–$35k | 7.7% |
| $35k–$50k | 9.7% |
| $50k–$75k | 16.5% |
| $75k–$100k | 12.3% |
| $100k–$150k | 20.6% |
| $150k–$200k | 9.8% |
| $200k+ | 10.7% |
| Median income | $80,569 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
1.6%
$50k–$100k
1.6%
$100k–$150k
0.4%
$150k–$200k
3.3%
$200k–$300k
11.1%
$300k–$500k
59.1%
$500k–$1M
22.4%
$1M+
0.5%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $421,000 |
| Median rent / month | $1,766 |
| Owner occupied | 35.2% |
| Renter occupied | 64.8% |
| Vacant | 3.8% |
| Single-family detached | 26.4% |
| Large apartment buildings | 7.2% |
| Mobile homes | 0.4% |
| Median rooms | 4.8 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.76 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 2.1% |
| 2000–2009 | 3.6% |
| 1990–1999 | 14.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 22.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 31.1% |
| 1960–1969 | 18.9% |
| 1950–1959 | 4.4% |
| 1940–1949 | 1.3% |
| 1939 or earlier | 2.6% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 3.2% |
| 1 bedroom | 21.9% |
| 2 bedrooms | 29.6% |
| 3 bedrooms | 21.9% |
| 4 bedrooms | 16.5% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 6.9% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 10.1% |
| 1 vehicle | 39.2% |
| 2 vehicles | 34.6% |
| 3 or more | 16.1% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 49.6% |
| Electricity | 46.8% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.5% |
| Fuel oil | 0.3% |
| Wood | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 1.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 3,721 | 35.6% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,082 | 10.3% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,907 | 18.2% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3,748 | 35.8% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3,640 | 34.8% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,003 | 19.2% |
| Average household size | 2.63 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 36.0% | 40.7% |
| Married | 45.8% | 35.3% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 4.8% |
| Widowed | 0.8% | 7.4% |
| Divorced | 14.1% | 11.8% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.8%
Some HS, no diploma
5.2%
HS graduate
23.0%
Some college, no degree
18.0%
Associate's degree
8.0%
Bachelor's degree
23.5%
Graduate / professional
18.5%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 91.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 42.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 606 | 6.9% |
| Kindergarten | 459 | 5.2% |
| Elementary school | 3,277 | 37.5% |
| High school | 1,425 | 16.3% |
| College / grad school | 2,983 | 34.1% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
27.9%
Professional & management
13.7%
Public administration
9.1%
Construction
8.5%
Retail trade
8.1%
Transportation & utilities
7.7%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.0%
Other services
5.9%
Finance & real estate
4.0%
Manufacturing
3.3%
Wholesale trade
2.4%
Information
2.2%
Agriculture & mining
0.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 42.1% |
| Service | 19.6% |
| Sales & office | 17.9% |
| Natural resources & construction | 9.6% |
| Production & transportation | 10.9% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 72.3% |
| Government | 21.5% |
| Self-employed | 6.1% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 73.1% |
| Carpool | 6.7% |
| Public transit | 5.5% |
| Walk | 0.5% |
| Work from home | 9.9% |
| Other means | 4.2% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 33.6 |
Poverty
All people
11.8%
Under 18 years
17.7%
18 and over
9.8%
Married-couple families
4.7%
Female-led households
12.5%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 18.5% |
| Retirement income | 19.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.8% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.3% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 14.9% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 34.9% |
| High blood pressure | 31.7% |
| High cholesterol | 28.5% |
| Diabetes | 9.4% |
| Heart disease | 3.6% |
| Stroke | 2.3% |
| Asthma | 9.8% |
| Arthritis | 16.7% |
| Kidney disease | 2.2% |
| Pulmonary disease | 3.8% |
| Cancer | 4.3% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 11.8% |
| Binge drinking | 12.9% |
| No physical activity | 20.6% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 39.5% |
| Depression | 13.5% |
| Fair or poor health | 11.5% |
| Poor mental health | 13.7% |
| Poor physical health | 7.2% |
| No health insurance | 13.7% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 75.5% |
| Visited dentist | 60.2% |
| Cholesterol screening | 91.9% |
| Teeth loss | 8.7% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,300 | 6.3% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 10.9% |
| Under 18 | 1.5% |
| 18–64 years | 11.3% |
| 65 and over | 32.3% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 68.5% |
| Public insurance | 35.1% |
| No insurance | 6.9% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 26,022 | 93.2% |
| Spanish | 2,593 | 10.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 1,685 | 6.5% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 514 | 2.0% |
| Other languages | 149 | 0.6% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 19,991 | 71.6% |
| Born in same state | 19,420 | 69.6% |
| Born in different state | 8,032 | 28.8% |
| Foreign born | 571 | 2.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 7,918 | 28.4% |
| Not a US citizen | 3,970 | 50.1% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 738 | 2.6% |
| Italian | 683 | 2.4% |
| Arab | 632 | 2.3% |
| Irish | 102 | 0.4% |
| English | 88 | 0.3% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 16 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 12 | 0% |
| Dutch | 11 | 0% |
| German | 6 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 37.5% |
| Internet access | 97.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 20708
What city is ZIP code 20708 in?
ZIP code 20708 is primarily assigned to Laurel, Maryland.
What county is ZIP code 20708 in?
ZIP code 20708 falls within Prince Georges County, Maryland.
Is ZIP code 20708 mostly rentals?
65% of occupied units in ZIP code 20708 are renter-occupied.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 20708?
The median home value in ZIP code 20708 is $421,000.
What is the population of ZIP code 20708?
ZIP code 20708 has an estimated population of 27,909 residents, with a density of 2,296 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 20708?
The median household income in ZIP code 20708 is $80,569, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 20708 in?
ZIP code 20708 observes the EST timezone.