North Laurel
Census-designated place in Howard County, Maryland

North Laurel is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Howard County, Maryland, with 25,379 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 259 ft (79 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Scaggsville, 1.8 miles NW.
- 25,379residents (2020 Census)
- 259 ftelevation · 79 m
- 6.5 sq miland area · 16.8 km²
- 3,915 / sq mipopulation density
- 20723main ZIP code (2 in total)
About North Laurel
North Laurel is a census-designated place (CDP) in Howard County, Maryland, United States. The published population was 25,379 at the 2020 census. North Laurel is adjacent to the City of Laurel, which is located across the Patuxent River in Prince George's County.
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Living in North Laurel
- Median household income
- $122,949
- Median home value
- $450,100
- Median rent
- $2,031/mo
- Median age
- 35.5
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North Laurel had 25,379 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 25,379 |
|---|---|
| Density | 3,915 per sq mi (1,512 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
North Laurel at a glance
| State | Maryland (MD) |
|---|---|
| County | Howard County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 25,379 (2020) |
| Land area | 6.48 sq mi (16.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.06 sq mi (0.15 km²) |
| Elevation | 259 ft (79 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.1288° N, 76.8533° W |
| ZIP codes | 20723, 20763 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2456725 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near North Laurel
- Scaggsville1.8 mi NW
- Savage2.1 mi NE
- West Laurel2.3 mi SW
- Laurel2.4 mi S
- Maryland City3.2 mi SE
- Fulton3.5 mi NW
- Konterra4.1 mi SW
- Jessup4.3 mi E
- Burtonsville4.3 mi W
- South Laurel4.7 mi S
- Columbia5.0 mi N
- Fort Meade6.1 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about North Laurel
What county is North Laurel in?
North Laurel is in Howard County, Maryland.
What is the population of North Laurel, MD?
25,379 people lived in North Laurel at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of North Laurel, MD?
The main ZIP code is 20723. Other ZIP codes: 20763.
What is the elevation of North Laurel?
259 feet (79 m) above sea level.
What towns are near North Laurel?
Scaggsville (1.8 mi), Savage (2.1 mi), West Laurel (2.3 mi), Laurel (2.4 mi), Maryland City (3.2 mi).
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