Laurel
City in Prince George's County, Maryland
Laurel is a city in Prince George's County, Maryland, with 30,060 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 164 ft (50 m) above sea level. The nearest town is West Laurel, 2.2 miles NW.
- 30,060residents (2020 Census)
- 164 ftelevation · 50 m
- 4.8 sq miland area · 12.3 km²
- 6,322 / sq mipopulation density
- 20707ZIP code
About Laurel
Laurel is a city in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States. It is located between Washington, D.C., and Baltimore on the banks of the Patuxent River. Formally, Laurel is part of the Washington Metropolitan Area, and its population was 30,060 at the 2020 census. Founded as a mill town in the early 19th century, Laurel expanded local industry, and later became an early commuter town for Washington and Baltimore workers, following the arrival of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad in 1835. Largely residential today, the city maintains a historic district centered on its Main Street.
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Living in Laurel
- Median household income
- $100,504
- Median home value
- $385,500
- Median rent
- $1,873/mo
- Median age
- 36.3
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Laurel had 30,060 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 30,060 |
|---|---|
| Density | 6,322 per sq mi (2,441 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Laurel at a glance
| State | Maryland (MD) |
|---|---|
| County | Prince George's County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 30,060 (2020) |
| Land area | 4.75 sq mi (12.3 km²) |
| Water area | 0.07 sq mi (0.19 km²) |
| Elevation | 164 ft (50 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.0950° N, 76.8611° W |
| ZIP code | 20707 |
| Official website | cityoflaurel.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2445900 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Laurel
- West Laurel2.2 mi NW
- Konterra2.3 mi SW
- North Laurel2.4 mi N
- South Laurel2.5 mi S
- Maryland City3.0 mi E
- Scaggsville3.4 mi N
- Savage4.1 mi NE
- Burtonsville4.4 mi NW
- Fulton4.8 mi NW
- Beltsville5.0 mi SW
- Fairland5.0 mi W
- Calverton5.4 mi SW
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Frequently asked questions about Laurel
What county is Laurel in?
Laurel is in Prince George's County, Maryland.
What is the population of Laurel, MD?
30,060 people lived in Laurel at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Laurel, MD?
The ZIP code of Laurel is 20707.
What is the elevation of Laurel?
164 feet (50 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Laurel?
West Laurel (2.2 mi), Konterra (2.3 mi), North Laurel (2.4 mi), South Laurel (2.5 mi), Maryland City (3.0 mi).
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