| ZIP Code | 20708 |
| ZIP Code Name | Laurel |
| Primary County | Prince Georges County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2021) | 27,262 |
| Area Code(s) | 240 / 301 |
| Current Time | EDT |
20708 is a United States ZIP Code located in Laurel Maryland. Portions of 20708 are also in South Laurel and Maryland City. 20708 is entirely within Prince Georges County. 20708 is within Metro DC.
20708 can be classified socioeconically as a Lower Middle Class class zipcode in comparison to other zipcodes in Maryland based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. Measuring level of educational attainment the majority of adults in 20708 have at least a High School Diploma. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 20708 is African American. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 20708 is African American. The current unemployment level in 20708 is 3.7%.
| Population | 27,262 |
| Population Growth Rate | 4.73% |
| Population Density | 1,819 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 9,976 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 5.6% |
| Median Houshold Income (2021) | $73,025 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2019) | $56,320 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (August 2023) | 3.7% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 63.39% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 51.07% |
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,032 | 18.38% |
| Black | 17,352 | 63.39% |
| Hispanic | 4,199 | 15.34% |
| Asian | 774 | 2.83% |
| Native American | 18 | 0.07% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 82 | 2.86% |
| Black | 1,498 | 52.21% |
| Hispanic | 1,205 | 42% |
| Asian | 78 | 2.72% |
| Native American | 4 | 0.14% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 2 | 0.07% |
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 926 | 6.03% |
| Bachelor Degree | 3,496 | 22.78% |
| High School Diploma | 4,000 | 26.06% |
| No High School Diploma | 249 | 1.62% |
| GED or Alternate | 515 | 3.36% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 2,577 | 16.79% |
| Associates Degree | 976 | 6.36% |
| Masters Degree | 1,879 | 12.24% |
| Professional Degree | 449 | 2.93% |
| Doctorate Degree | 275 | 1.79% |
| Coordinates | 39.04592896,-76.82816315 |
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| Region | Metro DC |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Area | Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV |
| Time Zone | Eastern Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/New_York |
| Area | 15 Square Miles |
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| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 7a: 0F to 5F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | October 21 - 31 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | April 21 - 31 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 65n - Chesapeake Rolling Coastal Plain | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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