Laurel
Census-designated place in Henrico County, Virginia
Laurel is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Henrico County, Virginia, with 17,769 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 243 ft (74 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Dumbarton, 1.7 miles S.
- 17,769residents (2020 Census)
- 243 ftelevation · 74 m
- 5.4 sq miland area · 14.0 km²
- 3,298 / sq mipopulation density
- 23228main ZIP code (3 in total)
About Laurel
Laurel is a census-designated place (CDP) in western Henrico County, Virginia, United States, named after the number of laurel trees in the area. The population was 17,769 at the 2020 United States Census.
Laurel is the location of the Laurel Skate Park. The bowl was recently filled in with smooth concrete and the vertical ramp removed to make way for safer amenities.
Laurel is the location of the Laurel Industrial School Historic District.
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Living in Laurel
- Median household income
- $73,609
- Median home value
- $283,600
- Median rent
- $1,616/mo
- Median age
- 35.1
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Laurel had 17,769 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 17,769 |
|---|---|
| Density | 3,298 per sq mi (1,273 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Laurel at a glance
| State | Virginia (VA) |
|---|---|
| County | Henrico County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 17,769 (2020) |
| Land area | 5.39 sq mi (14.0 km²) |
| Water area | 0.04 sq mi (0.10 km²) |
| Elevation | 243 ft (74 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.6361° N, 77.5071° W |
| ZIP codes | 23228, 23060, 23294 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5144280 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Laurel
- Dumbarton1.7 mi S
- Lakeside2.3 mi SE
- Glen Allen2.4 mi NE
- Innsbrook4.0 mi W
- Chamberlayne4.4 mi E
- Tuckahoe5.6 mi SW
- Short Pump6.3 mi W
- Wyndham6.9 mi NW
- Richmond7.4 mi S
- East Highland Park7.7 mi SE
- Mechanicsville8.3 mi E
- Ashland8.8 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Laurel
What county is Laurel in?
Laurel is in Henrico County, Virginia.
What is the population of Laurel, VA?
17,769 people lived in Laurel at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Laurel, VA?
The main ZIP code is 23228. Other ZIP codes: 23060, 23294.
What is the elevation of Laurel?
243 feet (74 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Laurel?
Dumbarton (1.7 mi), Lakeside (2.3 mi), Glen Allen (2.4 mi), Innsbrook (4.0 mi), Chamberlayne (4.4 mi).
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