Laurel
City in Yellowstone County, Montana

Laurel is a city in Yellowstone County, Montana, with 7,222 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 3,301 ft (1,006 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Park City, 7.7 miles SW.
- 7,222residents (2020 Census)
- 3,301 ftelevation · 1,006 m
- 2.6 sq miland area · 6.9 km²
- 2,726 / sq mipopulation density
- 59044ZIP code
About Laurel
Laurel is a city in Yellowstone County, Montana, United States and the third largest community in the Billings Metropolitan Statistical Area. Laurel is located in the Yellowstone Valley as an east–west terminal division point of the BNSF Railway. The population was 7,222 at the 2020 census.
Laurel is home to a Cenex Harvest States oil refinery and BNSF's Laurel Yard, the largest rail yard between St. Paul, Minnesota and Pasco, Washington.
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Living in Laurel
- Median household income
- $68,474
- Median home value
- $235,100
- Median rent
- $974/mo
- Median age
- 37.1
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Laurel had 7,222 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 7,222 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,726 per sq mi (1,053 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Laurel at a glance
| State | Montana (MT) |
|---|---|
| County | Yellowstone County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 7,222 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.65 sq mi (6.9 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km²) |
| Elevation | 3,301 ft (1,006 m) |
| Coordinates | 45.6740° N, 108.7783° W |
| ZIP code | 59044 |
| Official website | laurel.mt.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3042700 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Laurel
- Park City7.7 mi SW
- Silesia9.1 mi S
- Rockvale11.6 mi S
- Montaqua13.1 mi SW
- Billings13.5 mi NE
- Edgar15.3 mi S
- Joliet16.1 mi SW
- Acton18.3 mi N
- Fromberg20.3 mi S
- Boyd20.7 mi SW
- Lockwood21.3 mi NE
- Pryor21.8 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Laurel
What county is Laurel in?
Laurel is in Yellowstone County, Montana.
What is the population of Laurel, MT?
7,222 people lived in Laurel at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Laurel, MT?
The ZIP code of Laurel is 59044.
What is the elevation of Laurel?
3,301 feet (1,006 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Laurel?
Park City (7.7 mi), Silesia (9.1 mi), Rockvale (11.6 mi), Montaqua (13.1 mi), Billings (13.5 mi).
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