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Howard County
Laurel, MD
20723
20723 ZIP Code — Laurel, MD
Howard County, Maryland
ZIP code 20723 is located in
Laurel ,
Maryland ,
within Howard County .
It covers approximately 13.02 square miles and serves a population of
35,845 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 240/301/410/443 .
About ZIP code 20723
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $493,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 71%.
The gap between median ($128,226) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 2% is below the national average.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 31 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is high — 62% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
35,845
Population density
2,753 / sq mi
State FIPS
24
County FIPS
027
Geography
Land area
13.02 sq mi
Water area
0.42 sq mi
Latitude
39.1403
Longitude
-76.8674
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
240/301/410/443
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
15.8%
17.1%
28.2%
$50k – $100k
24.5%
22.9%
28.2%
$100k – $200k
33.0%
34.8%
30.1%
Over $200k
26.7%
25.2%
13.4%
Demographics & statistics
$128,226
Median household income
$493,700
Median home value
$1,919
Median monthly rent
61.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 8,849 24.7% 18 and over 26,996 75.3% 65 and over 4,243 11.8% Median age 36.7 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
29%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
Group Count % White 14,316 37% Black or African American 11,217 29% Asian 5,758 14.9% Hispanic or Latino 2,848 7.4% Two or more races 2,367 6.1% Other race 2,150 5.6% American Indian / Alaska Native 37 0.1%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
15.8%
17.1%
28.2%
$50k – $100k
24.5%
22.9%
28.2%
$100k – $200k
33.0%
34.8%
30.1%
Over $200k
26.7%
25.2%
13.4%
Range % of households Under $10k 2.3% $10k–$15k 0.5% $15k–$25k 1.0% $25k–$35k 2.3% $35k–$50k 6.2% $50k–$75k 9.6% $75k–$100k 12.9% $100k–$150k 21.1% $150k–$200k 14.4% $200k+ 29.8% Median income $128,226
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $493,700 Median rent / month $1,919 Owner occupied 71.3% Renter occupied 28.7% Vacant 2.8% Single-family detached 45.7% Large apartment buildings 5.3% Mobile homes 0.5% Median rooms 6.4 Avg household size (owned) 3.13
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.2% 2010–2019 13.2% 2000–2009 20.8% 1990–1999 19.4% 1980–1989 23.3% 1970–1979 12.9% 1960–1969 4.8% 1950–1959 4.3% 1940–1949 0.4% 1939 or earlier 0.7%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.3% 1 bedroom 5.2% 2 bedrooms 25.1% 3 bedrooms 32.1% 4 bedrooms 27.5% 5+ bedrooms 9.8%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 2.9% 1 vehicle 28.2% 2 vehicles 47.1% 3 or more 21.8%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 41.4% Electricity 52.2% Propane / LP gas 0.9% Fuel oil 4.6% Solar 0.9%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 7,121 58.0% Cohabiting couple 595 4.8% Male householder, no spouse 1,454 11.8% Female householder, no spouse 3,108 25.3% Households with children under 18 4,577 37.3% Households with seniors (65+) 3,030 24.7% Average household size 2.92
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 33.6% 30.1% Married 60.4% 52.6% Separated 0.6% 1.8% Widowed 1.6% 4.6% Divorced 3.8% 10.9%
Education
Some college, no degree
13.3%
Graduate / professional
29.2%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 93.8% Bachelor's or higher 61.9%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 516 5.6% Kindergarten 425 4.6% Elementary school 3,914 42.6% High school 1,882 20.5% College / grad school 2,448 26.7%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
26.1%
Professional & management
20.8%
Public administration
12.3%
Finance & real estate
7.6%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.0%
Transportation & utilities
2.7%
Agriculture & mining
0.1%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 61.0% Service 13.9% Sales & office 13.3% Natural resources & construction 4.8% Production & transportation 7.0%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 71.1% Government 24.5% Self-employed 4.4% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 71.2% Carpool 6.2% Public transit 2.5% Walk 0.4% Work from home 18.7% Other means 1.0% Avg commute (minutes) 31.0
Poverty
Married-couple families
0.7%
Female-led households
2.3%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 19.2% Retirement income 22.4% Supplemental Security 2.4% Cash public assistance 0.7% Food stamps / SNAP 3.4%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 28.1% High blood pressure 28.1% High cholesterol 29.7% Diabetes 7.7% Heart disease 3.4% Stroke 1.9% Asthma 9.0% Arthritis 17.0% Kidney disease 1.9% Pulmonary disease 3.4% Cancer 4.7%
Behavior / access % Smoking 10.7% Binge drinking 13.4% No physical activity 17.4% Less than 7 hrs sleep 34.3% Depression 16.0% Fair or poor health 8.6% Poor mental health 12.5% Poor physical health 6.2% No health insurance 9.0% Visited doctor (checkup) 74.7% Visited dentist 71.0% Cholesterol screening 92.7% Teeth loss 6.5%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 1,950 7.3%
Disability % Any disability 6.3% Under 18 1.3% 18–64 years 5.8% 65 and over 19.4%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 83.5% Public insurance 22.9% No insurance 4.7% Uninsured under 19 4.7%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 33,364 93.1% Spanish 3,222 9.7% Other Indo-European 1,060 3.2% Asian & Pacific Islander 917 2.7% Other languages 906 2.7%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 26,757 74.6% Born in same state 26,138 72.9% Born in different state 13,598 37.9% Foreign born 619 1.7% Naturalized citizen 9,088 25.4% Not a US citizen 5,714 62.9%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 2,479 6.9% French 1,823 5.1% Arab 1,288 3.6% Polish 246 0.7% English 183 0.5%
Ancestry Count % Norwegian 94 0.3% German 83 0.2% Irish 68 0.2% Dutch 42 0.1%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 34.3% Internet access 98.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 20723
What city is ZIP code 20723 in?
ZIP code 20723 is primarily assigned to Laurel, Maryland.
What county is ZIP code 20723 in?
ZIP code 20723 falls within Howard County, Maryland.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 20723?
62% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 20723?
The median household income in ZIP code 20723 is $128,226, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 20723?
The median home value in ZIP code 20723 is $493,700.
What is the population of ZIP code 20723?
ZIP code 20723 has an estimated population of 35,845 residents, with a density of 2,753 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 20723 in?
ZIP code 20723 observes the EST timezone.
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