20724 ZIP Code — Laurel, MD
Anne Arundel County, Maryland
ZIP code 20724 is located in Laurel, Maryland, within Anne Arundel County. It covers approximately 18.82 square miles and serves a population of 18,345 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 240/301/410/443.
About ZIP code 20724
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $369,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 64%.
Median household income is $105,757.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 32 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is high — 48% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.
18,345
population
18.82
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
20724 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 20724
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 20724. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Laurel | Acceptable |
| Laurel | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
20755 Fort George G Meade (1.9 mi)
20797 Southern Md Facility (2.2 mi)
20701 Annapolis Junction (2.4 mi)
20763 Savage (2.8 mi)
20794 Jessup (3.4 mi)
20708 Laurel (3.5 mi)
20707 Laurel (4.3 mi)
20723 Laurel (4.7 mi)
21113 Odenton (5.6 mi)
20705 Beltsville (5.8 mi)
21046 Columbia (5.8 mi)
21144 Severn (6.4 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 18,345 |
| Population density | 975 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 24 |
| County FIPS | 003 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 18.82 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 39.0955 |
| Longitude | -76.8021 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 240/301/410/443 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 20.4% | 20.1% | 28.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 29.9% | 27.4% | 28.2% |
| $100k – $200k | 43.5% | 36.3% | 30.1% |
| Over $200k | 6.2% | 16.2% | 13.4% |
Demographics & statistics
18,345
Population
975
People per sq mi
33.8
Median age
$105,757
Median household income
$46,918
Per capita income
$369,800
Median home value
$2,126
Median monthly rent
63.5%
Home ownership
12.1%
Poverty rate
9.7%
Unemployment
4,713
Housing units
48.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
551
Under 5
626
523
5–9
596
595
10–14
676
465
15–19
530
728
20–24
829
1,542
25–34
1,754
1,134
35–44
1,291
1,138
45–54
1,295
584
55–59
665
701
60–64
797
330
65–74
376
154
75–84
175
136
85+
154
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4,153 | 22.6% |
| 18 and over | 14,192 | 77.4% |
| 65 and over | 1,325 | 7.2% |
| Median age | 33.8 years | |
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
40.9%
White
29.1%
Hispanic or Latino
10%
Other race
7.2%
Asian
5.1%
Two or more races
4.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native
2.9%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 8,337 | 40.9% |
| White | 5,921 | 29.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,029 | 10% |
| Other race | 1,472 | 7.2% |
| Asian | 1,037 | 5.1% |
| Two or more races | 979 | 4.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 599 | 2.9% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 20.4% | 20.1% | 28.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 29.9% | 27.4% | 28.2% |
| $100k – $200k | 43.5% | 36.3% | 30.1% |
| Over $200k | 6.2% | 16.2% | 13.4% |
Under $10k
4.7%
$10k–$15k
0.6%
$15k–$25k
1.7%
$25k–$35k
5.1%
$35k–$50k
9.2%
$50k–$75k
14.4%
$75k–$100k
11.1%
$100k–$150k
23.9%
$150k–$200k
16.1%
$200k+
13.1%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.7% |
| $10k–$15k | 0.6% |
| $15k–$25k | 1.7% |
| $25k–$35k | 5.1% |
| $35k–$50k | 9.2% |
| $50k–$75k | 14.4% |
| $75k–$100k | 11.1% |
| $100k–$150k | 23.9% |
| $150k–$200k | 16.1% |
| $200k+ | 13.1% |
| Median income | $105,757 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
5.3%
$50k–$100k
3.7%
$200k–$300k
15.4%
$300k–$500k
65.7%
$500k–$1M
9.6%
$1M+
0.4%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $369,800 |
| Median rent / month | $2,126 |
| Owner occupied | 63.5% |
| Renter occupied | 36.5% |
| Vacant | 2.5% |
| Single-family detached | 32.1% |
| Large apartment buildings | 8.1% |
| Mobile homes | 3.3% |
| Median rooms | 5.8 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.63 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 2.3% |
| 2010–2019 | 6.5% |
| 2000–2009 | 11.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 36.5% |
| 1980–1989 | 13.1% |
| 1970–1979 | 6.6% |
| 1960–1969 | 16.2% |
| 1950–1959 | 6.8% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.8% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.2% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.4% |
| 1 bedroom | 7.1% |
| 2 bedrooms | 29.4% |
| 3 bedrooms | 42.3% |
| 4 bedrooms | 17.2% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.5% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.2% |
| 1 vehicle | 31.7% |
| 2 vehicles | 48.1% |
| 3 or more | 18.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 55.9% |
| Electricity | 40.4% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.4% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 2,774 | 38.8% |
| Cohabiting couple | 581 | 8.1% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,599 | 22.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,188 | 30.6% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,193 | 30.7% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,110 | 15.5% |
| Average household size | 2.56 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 42.7% | 37.8% |
| Married | 45.9% | 41.1% |
| Separated | 5.0% | 3.0% |
| Widowed | 0.0% | 4.3% |
| Divorced | 6.4% | 13.8% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.9%
Some HS, no diploma
4.1%
HS graduate
21.0%
Some college, no degree
17.0%
Associate's degree
7.1%
Bachelor's degree
28.7%
Graduate / professional
19.3%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 93.1% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 48.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 419 | 9.1% |
| Kindergarten | 100 | 2.2% |
| Elementary school | 1,886 | 41.1% |
| High school | 867 | 18.9% |
| College / grad school | 1,320 | 28.7% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
20.7%
Professional & management
19.4%
Public administration
12.5%
Retail trade
9.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.7%
Construction
7.6%
Other services
6.0%
Finance & real estate
4.2%
Wholesale trade
4.1%
Manufacturing
3.6%
Transportation & utilities
3.6%
Information
1.5%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 52.0% |
| Service | 13.0% |
| Sales & office | 19.8% |
| Natural resources & construction | 6.2% |
| Production & transportation | 9.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 75.0% |
| Government | 22.2% |
| Self-employed | 2.7% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 73.3% |
| Carpool | 6.3% |
| Public transit | 2.8% |
| Walk | 1.8% |
| Work from home | 15.0% |
| Other means | 0.9% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 32.3 |
Poverty
All people
12.1%
Under 18 years
25.3%
18 and over
8.2%
Married-couple families
3.1%
Female-led households
27.4%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 12.8% |
| Retirement income | 18.4% |
| Supplemental Security | 1.6% |
| Cash public assistance | 6.1% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 8.8% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.0% |
| High blood pressure | 30.2% |
| High cholesterol | 27.2% |
| Diabetes | 8.3% |
| Heart disease | 3.8% |
| Stroke | 2.1% |
| Asthma | 9.5% |
| Arthritis | 18.2% |
| Kidney disease | 2.1% |
| Pulmonary disease | 3.9% |
| Cancer | 4.2% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 13.2% |
| Binge drinking | 15.9% |
| No physical activity | 20.5% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 37.3% |
| Depression | 17.6% |
| Fair or poor health | 10.8% |
| Poor mental health | 14.0% |
| Poor physical health | 7.6% |
| No health insurance | 11.5% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 75.7% |
| Visited dentist | 66.5% |
| Cholesterol screening | 91.8% |
| Teeth loss | 10.3% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,040 | 7.5% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 9.0% |
| Under 18 | 6.2% |
| 18–64 years | 7.3% |
| 65 and over | 33.1% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 72.7% |
| Public insurance | 22.0% |
| No insurance | 13.7% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 13.2% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 17,168 | 93.6% |
| Spanish | 1,392 | 8.1% |
| Other Indo-European | 928 | 5.4% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 200 | 1.2% |
| Other languages | 224 | 1.3% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 14,011 | 76.4% |
| Born in same state | 13,393 | 73.0% |
| Born in different state | 6,854 | 37.4% |
| Foreign born | 618 | 3.4% |
| Naturalized citizen | 4,334 | 23.6% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,902 | 43.9% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 1,138 | 6.2% |
| French | 456 | 2.5% |
| Arab | 434 | 2.4% |
| Dutch | 123 | 0.7% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 117 | 0.6% |
| English | 89 | 0.5% |
| German | 48 | 0.3% |
| Irish | 30 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 38.9% |
| Internet access | 96.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 20724
What city is ZIP code 20724 in?
ZIP code 20724 is primarily assigned to Laurel, Maryland.
What county is ZIP code 20724 in?
ZIP code 20724 falls within Anne Arundel County, Maryland.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 20724?
48% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 20724?
The median home value in ZIP code 20724 is $369,800.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 20724?
The median household income in ZIP code 20724 is $105,757, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the population of ZIP code 20724?
ZIP code 20724 has an estimated population of 18,345 residents, with a density of 975 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 20724 in?
ZIP code 20724 observes the EST timezone.