North Laurel

Census-designated place in Howard County, Maryland

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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.

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, MD population

North Laurel had 25,379 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census25,379
Density3,915 per sq mi (1,512 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

North Laurel at a glance

StateMaryland (MD)
CountyHoward County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population25,379 (2020)
Land area6.48 sq mi (16.8 km²)
Water area0.06 sq mi (0.15 km²)
Elevation259 ft (79 m)
Coordinates39.1288° N, 76.8533° W
ZIP codes20723, 20763
Census code (GEOID)2456725

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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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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