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20708 Zip Code (South Laurel, MD) Detailed Profile




Cities: South Laurel, MD (49.46%), Laurel, MD (2.69%), Bowie, MD (0.04%)
County: Prince George's County, MD
Estimated zip code population in 2022: 27,922
Zip code population in 2010: 25,546
Zip code population in 2000: 25,062

Houses and condos: 10,986
Renter-occupied apartments: 6,889
% of renters here:

65%
State:

32%
March 2022 cost of living index in zip code 20708: 164.9 (very high, U.S. average is 100)

Land area: 14.0 sq. mi.
Water area: 0.3 sq. mi.
Population density: 1,998 people per square mile 
 
 (low).

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Real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2022:
This zip code:

1.0% ($4,572)
Maryland:

0.9% ($3,777)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $4,501 (1.0%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $4,746 (1.1%)

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Males: 13,277  (47.6%)
Females: 14,645  (52.4%)

For population 25 years and over in 20708:

  • High school or higher: 91.4%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 43.6%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 19.2%
  • Unemployed: 4.3%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 32.4 minutes

For population 15 years and over in 20708:

  • Never married: 37.2%
  • Now married: 42.6%
  • Separated: 3.8%
  • Widowed: 4.0%
  • Divorced: 12.4%

Zip code 20708 compared to state average:

  • Black race population percentage above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage above state average.
  • Renting percentage above state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house below state average.
  • Races in zip code 20708 (2022)
    • 17,82163.8%Black
    • 4,38615.7%Hispanic or Latino
    • 3,68113.2%White
    • 9213.3%Asian
    • 7932.8%Two or more races
    • 2831.0%Some other race
    • 350.1%American Indian
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Urban population: 27,739
Rural population: 182

Estimated median house/condo value in 2022: $440,473
20708:

$440,473
Maryland:

$398,100



According to our research of Maryland and other state lists, there were 9 registered sex offenders living in 20708 zip code as of May 10, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in zip code 20708 is 2,966 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this zip code is much lower than the state average.


Median resident age:
This zip code:

35.8 years
Maryland median age:

39.7 years
Average household size:
This zip code:

2.6 people
Maryland:

2.5 people

Averages for the 2020 tax year for zip code 20708, filed in 2021:

Average Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) in 2020: $55,555 (Individual Income Tax Returns)
Here:

$55,555
State:

$86,905

Salary/wage: $54,375 (reported on 83.5% of returns)
Here:

$54,375
State:

$73,953
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 1266.4% for AGIs below $25k, 4010.0% for AGIs $25k-50k, 7794.7% for AGIs $50k-75k, 11057.3% for AGIs $75k-100k, 19887.4% for AGIs $100k-200k, 67974.5% for AGIs over 200k)

Taxable interest for individuals: $782 (reported on 20.4% of returns)
This zip code:

$782
Maryland:

$1,528
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 3.8% for AGIs below $25k, 7.8% for AGIs $25k-50k, 14.8% for AGIs $50k-75k, 21.4% for AGIs $75k-100k, 108.3% for AGIs $100k-200k, 420.9% for AGIs over 200k)

Ordinary dividends: $4,248 (reported on 8.7% of returns)
Here:

$4,248
State:

$8,028
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 4.4% for AGIs below $25k, 6.8% for AGIs $25k-50k, 24.6% for AGIs $50k-75k, 58.4% for AGIs $75k-100k, 197.6% for AGIs $100k-200k, 1890.9% for AGIs over 200k)

Net capital gain/loss in AGI: +$6,539 (reported on 8.8% of returns)
Here:

+$6,539
State:

+$25,238
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 1.2% for AGIs below $25k, 4.7% for AGIs $25k-50k, 13.9% for AGIs $50k-75k, 31.5% for AGIs $75k-100k, 275.0% for AGIs $100k-200k, 4359.1% for AGIs over 200k)

Profit/loss from business: +$3,840 (reported on 26.6% of returns)
Here:

+$3,840
State:

+$11,398
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 211.2% for AGIs below $25k, 46.7% for AGIs $25k-50k, 81.8% for AGIs $50k-75k, 104.6% for AGIs $75k-100k, 216.2% for AGIs $100k-200k, 1995.5% for AGIs over 200k)

Taxable individual retirement arrangement distribution: $17,414 (reported on 3.5% of returns)
20708:

$17,414
Maryland:

$20,944
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 11.0% for AGIs below $25k, 24.5% for AGIs $25k-50k, 67.4% for AGIs $50k-75k, 169.4% for AGIs $75k-100k, 353.8% for AGIs $100k-200k, 1615.5% for AGIs over 200k)

Self-employed (Keogh) retirement plans: $28,050 (reported on 0.1% of returns)
20708:

$28,050
Maryland:

$29,558
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 61.0% for AGIs $100k-200k)

Total itemized deductions: $27,977 (reported on 17.8% of returns)
Here:

$27,977
State:

$30,672
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 60.2% for AGIs below $25k, 279.8% for AGIs $25k-50k, 798.6% for AGIs $50k-75k, 1536.7% for AGIs $75k-100k, 2781.3% for AGIs $100k-200k, 7535.5% for AGIs over 200k)

Charity contributions: $10,046 (reported on 15.1% of returns)
Here:

$10,046
State:

$9,065
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 10.0% for AGIs below $25k, 77.5% for AGIs $25k-50k, 220.6% for AGIs $50k-75k, 396.4% for AGIs $75k-100k, 889.6% for AGIs $100k-200k, 3186.4% for AGIs over 200k)

Taxes paid: $7,957 (reported on 17.6% of returns)
20708:

$7,957
State:

$8,475
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 12.6% for AGIs below $25k, 58.6% for AGIs $25k-50k, 216.5% for AGIs $50k-75k, 489.6% for AGIs $75k-100k, 856.5% for AGIs $100k-200k, 1831.8% for AGIs over 200k)

Earned income credit: $2,248 (reported on 17.9% of returns)
Here:

$2,248
State:

$2,151
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 110.8% for AGIs below $25k, 74.8% for AGIs $25k-50k)

Percentage of individuals using paid preparers for their 2020 taxes: 87.6%
Here:

88%
State:

90%
(% for various income ranges: 84.8% for AGIs below $25k, 89.7% for AGIs $25k-50k, 88.5% for AGIs $50k-75k, 87.7% for AGIs $75k-100k, 88.6% for AGIs $100k-200k, 88.9% for AGIs over 200k)

Averages for the 2012 tax year for zip code 20708, filed in 2013:

Average Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) in 2012: $52,241 (Individual Income Tax Returns)
Here:

$52,241
State:

$72,703

Salary/wage: $49,669 (reported on 89.1% of returns)
Here:

$49,669
State:

$62,228
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 82.6% for AGIs below $25k, 92.7% for AGIs $25k-50k, 89.3% for AGIs $50k-75k, 85.4% for AGIs $75k-100k, 82.8% for AGIs $100k-200k, 68.1% for AGIs over 200k)

Taxable interest for individuals: $652 (reported on 23.4% of returns)
This zip code:

$652
Maryland:

$1,413
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 0.2% for AGIs below $25k, 0.1% for AGIs $25k-50k, 0.2% for AGIs $50k-75k, 0.3% for AGIs $75k-100k, 0.4% for AGIs $100k-200k, 0.6% for AGIs over 200k)

Ordinary dividends: $3,247 (reported on 9.9% of returns)
Here:

$3,247
State:

$6,933
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 0.3% for AGIs below $25k, 0.2% for AGIs $25k-50k, 0.3% for AGIs $50k-75k, 0.5% for AGIs $75k-100k, 0.8% for AGIs $100k-200k, 1.9% for AGIs over 200k)

Net capital gain/loss in AGI: +$1,520 (reported on 7.1% of returns)
Here:

+$1,520
State:

+$14,830
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 0.1% for AGIs $75k-100k, 0.4% for AGIs $100k-200k, 0.8% for AGIs over 200k)

Profit/loss from business: +$3,885 (reported on 18.9% of returns)
Here:

+$3,885
State:

+$12,606
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 8.4% for AGIs below $25k, 0.2% for AGIs $25k-50k, 0.3% for AGIs $75k-100k, 1.4% for AGIs $100k-200k, 1.9% for AGIs over 200k)

Taxable individual retirement arrangement distribution: $13,324 (reported on 4.6% of returns)
20708:

$13,324
Maryland:

$17,065
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 0.8% for AGIs below $25k, 0.6% for AGIs $25k-50k, 0.8% for AGIs $50k-75k, 1.3% for AGIs $75k-100k, 1.7% for AGIs $100k-200k, 1.8% for AGIs over 200k)

Self-employment retirement plans: $24,067 (reported on 0.2% of returns)
20708:

$24,067
Maryland:

$24,439

Total itemized deductions: $23,483 (28% of AGI, reported on 42.1% of returns)
Here:

$23,483
State:

$27,886

Here:

27.6% of AGI
State:

22.8% of AGI
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 10.2% for AGIs below $25k, 15.5% for AGIs $25k-50k, 19.4% for AGIs $50k-75k, 22.2% for AGIs $75k-100k, 22.4% for AGIs $100k-200k, 18.6% for AGIs over 200k)

Charity contributions: $5,085 (reported on 36.3% of returns)
Here:

$5,085
State:

$4,452
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 1.2% for AGIs below $25k, 3.2% for AGIs $25k-50k, 3.9% for AGIs $50k-75k, 4.2% for AGIs $75k-100k, 4.0% for AGIs $100k-200k, 3.4% for AGIs over 200k)

Taxes paid: $7,965 (reported on 41.9% of returns)
20708:

$7,965
State:

$11,690
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 1.6% for AGIs below $25k, 3.2% for AGIs $25k-50k, 5.5% for AGIs $50k-75k, 7.9% for AGIs $75k-100k, 9.1% for AGIs $100k-200k, 8.6% for AGIs over 200k)

Earned income credit: $2,291 (reported on 19.1% of returns)
Here:

$2,291
State:

$2,199
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 7.6% for AGIs below $25k, 1.0% for AGIs $25k-50k)

Percentage of individuals using paid preparers for their 2012 taxes: 52.7%
Here:

53%
State:

52%
(% for various income ranges: 54.4% for AGIs below $25k, 52.3% for AGIs $25k-50k, 52.5% for AGIs $50k-75k, 53.3% for AGIs $75k-100k, 49.7% for AGIs $100k-200k, 46.2% for AGIs over 200k)

Averages for the 2004 tax year for zip code 20708, filed in 2005:

Average Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) in 2004: $47,342 (Individual Income Tax Returns)
Here:

$47,342
State:

$60,339

Salary/wage: $45,191 (reported on 91.0% of returns)
Here:

$45,191
State:

$52,211
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 96.4% for AGIs below $10k, 88.2% for AGIs $10k-25k, 93.8% for AGIs $25k-50k, 89.1% for AGIs $50k-75k, 85.2% for AGIs $75k-100k, 80.2% for AGIs over 100k)

Taxable interest for individuals: $961 (reported on 32.8% of returns)
This zip code:

$961
Maryland:

$1,701
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 1.4% for AGIs below $10k, 0.7% for AGIs $10k-25k, 0.4% for AGIs $25k-50k, 0.5% for AGIs $50k-75k, 0.6% for AGIs $75k-100k, 1.0% for AGIs over 100k)

Taxable dividends: $2,307 (reported on 14.2% of returns)
Here:

$2,307
State:

$4,235
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 1.3% for AGIs below $10k, 0.6% for AGIs $10k-25k, 0.2% for AGIs $25k-50k, 0.3% for AGIs $50k-75k, 0.7% for AGIs $75k-100k, 1.3% for AGIs over 100k)

Net capital gain/loss: +$7,253 (reported on 11.0% of returns)
Here:

+$7,253
State:

+$15,888
(% of AGI for various income ranges: -0.3% for AGIs below $10k, -0.1% for AGIs $10k-25k, 0.1% for AGIs $25k-50k, 0.2% for AGIs $50k-75k, 0.2% for AGIs $75k-100k, 5.1% for AGIs over 100k)

Profit/loss from business: +$4,605 (reported on 14.1% of returns)
Here:

+$4,605
State:

+$12,221
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 4.0% for AGIs below $10k, 2.9% for AGIs $10k-25k, 0.8% for AGIs $25k-50k, 1.0% for AGIs $50k-75k, 1.5% for AGIs $75k-100k, 1.5% for AGIs over 100k)

IRA payment deduction: $2,615 (reported on 1.9% of returns)
20708:

$2,615
Maryland:

$2,968
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 0.1% for AGIs $10k-25k, 0.1% for AGIs $25k-50k, 0.1% for AGIs $50k-75k, 0.1% for AGIs $75k-100k, 0.1% for AGIs over 100k)

Self-employed pension: $9,638 (reported on 0.5% of returns)
Here:

$9,638
Maryland:

$17,155
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 0.1% for AGIs $50k-75k, 0.1% for AGIs $75k-100k, 0.2% for AGIs over 100k)

Total itemized deductions: $21,137 (29% of AGI, reported on 45.5% of returns)
Here:

$21,137
State:

$22,960

Here:

29.1% of AGI
State:

23.3% of AGI
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 10.1% for AGIs below $10k, 11.6% for AGIs $10k-25k, 20.3% for AGIs $25k-50k, 22.3% for AGIs $50k-75k, 24.4% for AGIs $75k-100k, 19.8% for AGIs over 100k)

Charity contributions deductions: $4,449 (6% of AGI, reported on 41.6% of returns)
Here:

$4,449
State:

$4,031

Here:

6.0% of AGI
State:

3.9% of AGI
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 0.7% for AGIs below $10k, 2.0% for AGIs $10k-25k, 4.1% for AGIs $25k-50k, 4.5% for AGIs $50k-75k, 4.3% for AGIs $75k-100k, 3.8% for AGIs over 100k)

Total tax: $6,193 (reported on 75.3% of returns)
20708:

$6,193
State:

$10,167
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 2.7% for AGIs below $10k, 3.3% for AGIs $10k-25k, 6.2% for AGIs $25k-50k, 9.0% for AGIs $50k-75k, 10.2% for AGIs $75k-100k, 15.0% for AGIs over 100k)

Earned income credit: $1,751 (reported on 16.4% of returns)
Here:

$1,751
State:

$1,700

Percentage of individuals using paid preparers for their 2004 taxes: 51.3%
Here:

51%
State:

55%
(% for various income ranges: 42.7% for AGIs below $10k, 57.5% for AGIs $10k-25k, 52.7% for AGIs $25k-50k, 50.9% for AGIs $50k-75k, 49.3% for AGIs $75k-100k, 47.1% for AGIs over 100k)

Estimated median household income in 2022:
This zip code:

$77,730
Maryland:

$94,991
South Laurel, MD (20708) map Nearest zip codes: 20724, 20769, 20707, 20705, 20770, 20763.
South Laurel Zip Code Map

Percentage of family households:
This zip code:

49.9%
Maryland:

45.9%
Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This zip code:

6.9%
Maryland:

46.5%
Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.2% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.4% of all households

Household received Food Stamps/SNAP in the past 12 months: 1,776
Household did not receive Food Stamps/SNAP in the past 12 months: 8,998


Women who had a birth in the past 12 months: 317 (182 now married, 134 unmarried)
Women who did not have a birth in the past 12 months: 7,172 (2,634 now married, 4,538 unmarried)


Housing units in zip code 20708 with a mortgage: 2,722 (305 second mortgage, 27 home equity loan, 204 both second mortgage and home equity loan)
Houses without a mortgage: 19

Median monthly owner costs for units with a mortgage: $2,306
Median monthly owner costs for units without a mortgage: $815

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2022:
This zip code:

12.2%
Whole state:

9.6%
Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2022:
This zip code:

6.3%
Whole state:

4.7%
Median number of rooms in houses and condos:
Here:

7.6
State:

7.3
Median number of rooms in apartments:
Here:

3.9
State:

4.2
  • Notable locations in this zip code not listed on our city pages

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  • Notable locations in zip code 20708: Patuxant Greens Country Club (A), Laurel Pines Country Club (B), United States Department of the Interior Patuxent Wildlife Research Center (C), Arnold Volunteer Fire Department (D), Cherry Lane Nursing Center (E), Montpelier Mansion (F), Montpelier Cultural Arts Center (G), Prince Georges County Fire Department Company 849 Laurel Volunteer Fire and Rescue Squad (H), William G McGowan Academic Center (I), Thomas Edison Hall (J), Smuel Morse Hall (K), MCI Hall (L), M/A-COM Hall (M), Lee DeForest Hall (N), John G and Beverly A Puente Library (O), Charles Steinmetz Hall (P), Benjamin Franklin Hall (Q), Avrum Gudelsky Memorial Auditorium (R). Display/hide their locations on the map

    Shopping Center: Pleasant Run Shopping Center (1). Display/hide its location on the map

    Churches in zip code 20708 include: Faith Baptist Church of South Laurel (A), First Lutheran Church of Bowie (B), Oaklands United Presbyterian Church (C), Our Savior Lutheran Church (D), Saint Nicholas Catholic Church (E), The Tabernacle (F). Display/hide their locations on the map

    Cemetery: First Lutheran Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map

    Lakes, reservoirs, and swamps: Hance Pond (A), Bluegill Pond (B), Duvall Ponds (C), Mallard Pond (D), Harding Spring Pond (E), Goose Pond (F), Redington Lake (G), Cash Lake (H). Display/hide their locations on the map

    Streams, rivers, and creeks: Crow Branch (A). Display/hide its location on the map

    Parks in zip code 20708 include: South Laurel Neighborhood Park (1), Snow Hill Manor Neighborhood Park (2), Sandy Hill Neighborhood Park (3), Pheasant Run Community Park (4), Muirkirk Park (5), Larchdale Park (6), Bedford Park (7). Display/hide their locations on the map

Year house built
  • Year house built (houses)
  • 02020 or later
  • 2672010 to 2019
  • 4182000 to 2009
  • 1,4811990 to 1999
  • 2,3541980 to 1989
  • 3,3991970 to 1979
  • 1,9931960 to 1969
  • 4681950 to 1959
  • 1261940 to 1949
  • 2801939 or earlier

Zip code 20708 satellite photo by USGS

Owner-occupied Renter-occupied
Bedrooms in owner-occupied houses and condos in South Laurel, MD (20708)
  • Bedrooms in owner-occupied houses and condos in South Laurel, MD (20708)
  • 17no bedroom
  • 401 bedroom
  • 1852 bedrooms
  • 1,2353 bedrooms
  • 1,6194 bedrooms
  • 6805+ bedrooms
Bedrooms in renter-occupied apartments in South Laurel, MD (20708)
  • Bedrooms in renter-occupied apartments in South Laurel, MD (20708)
  • 389no bedroom
  • 2,2591 bedroom
  • 2,8792 bedrooms
  • 1,1063 bedrooms
  • 1574 bedrooms
  • 1145+ bedrooms
Owner-occupied Renter-occupied
Cars and other vehicles available in South Laurel, MD (20708) in owner-occupied houses/condos
  • Cars and other vehicles available in South Laurel, MD (20708) in owner-occupied houses/condos
  • 51no vehicle
  • 8411 vehicle
  • 1,6352 vehicles
  • 7793 vehicles
  • 2844 vehicles
  • 1715+ vehicles
Cars and other vehicles available in South Laurel, MD (20708) in renter-occupied apartments
  • Cars and other vehicles available in South Laurel, MD (20708) in renter-occupied apartments
  • 1,024no vehicle
  • 3,4511 vehicle
  • 1,9852 vehicles
  • 3763 vehicles
  • 454 vehicles
  • 85+ vehicles

  • Zip code 20708 household income distribution in 2022

  • Zip code 20708 household income distribution in 2022
  • 597Less than $10,000
  • 254$10,000 to $14,999
  • 271$15,000 to $19,999
  • 341$20,000 to $24,999
  • 466$25,000 to $29,999
  • 410$30,000 to $34,999
  • 347$35,000 to $39,999
  • 247$40,000 to $44,999
  • 450$45,000 to $49,999
  • 763$50,000 to $59,999
  • 987$60,000 to $74,999
  • 1,348$75,000 to $99,999
  • 1,358$100,000 to $124,999
  • 785$125,000 to $149,999
  • 997$150,000 to $199,999
  • 1,124$200,000 or more
  • Estimate of home value of owner-occupied houses/condos in 2022 in zip code 20708

  • Estimate of home value of owner-occupied houses/condos in 2022 in zip code 20708
  • 64$15,000 to $19,999
  • 10$30,000 to $34,999
  • 47$50,000 to $59,999
  • 10$80,000 to $89,999
  • 9$125,000 to $149,999
  • 39$150,000 to $174,999
  • 65$175,000 to $199,999
  • 169$200,000 to $249,999
  • 194$250,000 to $299,999
  • 940$300,000 to $399,999
  • 1,307$400,000 to $499,999
  • 938$500,000 to $749,999
  • 10$750,000 to $999,999
  • 20$1,000,000 to $1,499,999
  • Rent paid by renters in 2022 in zip code 20708

  • Rent paid by renters in 2022 in zip code 20708
  • 17$150 to $199
  • 23$350 to $399
  • 12$400 to $449
  • 11$600 to $649
  • 35$650 to $699
  • 58$700 to $749
  • 17$800 to $899
  • 135$900 to $999
  • 411$1,000 to $1,249
  • 1,749$1,250 to $1,499
  • 3,248$1,500 to $1,999
  • 716$2,000 to $2,499
  • 99$2,500 to $2,999
  • 11$3,000 to $3,499
  • 11$3,500 or more
  • 208No cash rent

Median gross rent in 2022: $1,713.


Median price asked for vacant for-sale houses and condos in 2022: $1,034,406.

Estimated median house (or condo) value in 2022 for:

  • White Non-Hispanic householders: $453,676
  • Black or African American householders: $430,438
  • Asian householders: $411,689
  • Some other race householders: $307,380
  • Hispanic or Latino householders: $319,792

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $440,473
20708:

$440,473
Maryland:

$398,100
Lower value quartile - upper value quartile: $345,791 - $523,992

Mean price in 2022:

Detached houses: $469,860
Here:

$469,860
State:

$526,819

Townhouses or other attached units: $334,415
Here:

$334,415
State:

$328,305

In 2-unit structures: $574,464
Here:

$574,464
State:

$346,599

In 3-to-4-unit structures: $329,517
Here:

$329,517
State:

$295,378

In 5-or-more-unit structures: $263,110
Here:

$263,110
State:

$350,378

Mobile homes: $115,447
Here:

$115,447
State:

$89,353

Occupied boats, RVs, vans, etc.: $236,091
Here:

$236,091
State:

$254,500
Owners and renters by unit type in zip code 20708

Housing units in structures:

  • One, detached: 2,878
  • One, attached: 1,665
  • Two: 94
  • 3 or 4: 272
  • 5 to 9: 1,720
  • 10 to 19: 3,448
  • 20 to 49: 174
  • 50 or more: 650
  • Mobile homes: 47

Unemployment: 4.3%

  • Means of transportation to work in zip code 20708

  • Means of transportation to work in zip code 20708
  • 69.8%10,422Drove a car alone
  • 6.8%1,014Carpooled
  • 2.2%325Bus or trolley bus
  • 1.0%148Streetcar or trolley car
  • 0.6%88Subway or elevated
  • 0.1%15Railroad
  • 3.2%484Taxi
  • 0.2%26Bicycle
  • 0.5%77Walked
  • 1.3%192Other means
  • 13.0%1,940Worked at home
  • Travel time to work (commute) in zip code 20708

  • Travel time to work (commute) in zip code 20708
  • 38Less than 5 minutes
  • 3995 to 9 minutes
  • 98910 to 14 minutes
  • 1,38515 to 19 minutes
  • 2,06020 to 24 minutes
  • 65425 to 29 minutes
  • 2,00130 to 34 minutes
  • 72335 to 39 minutes
  • 85140 to 44 minutes
  • 1,83645 to 59 minutes
  • 1,38260 to 89 minutes
  • 41190 or more minutes

Neighborhoods in zip code 20708:

Percentage of zip code residents living and working in this county: 48.7%

Household type by relationship:

Households: 27,922
  • Male householders: 4,599 (1,358 living alone), Female householders: 6,123 (1,954 living alone)
  • 3,745 spouses (3,626 opposite-sex spouses), 1,217 unmarried partners, (1,141 opposite-sex unmarried partners), 8,167 children (7,976 natural, 48 adopted, 151 stepchildren), 332 grandchildren, 598 brothers or sisters, 453 parents, 31 foster children, 1,014 other relatives, 1,235 non-relatives
  • In group quarters: 386 (-1 institutionalized population)

Size of family households: 2,686 2-persons, 1,582 3-persons, 1,170 4-persons, 734 5-persons, 252 6-persons, 199 7-or-more-persons

Size of nonfamily households: 3,311 1-person, 563 2-persons, 48 3-persons, 67 4-persons, 89 5-persons, 19 7-or-more-persons

3,017 married couples with children.
2,982 single-parent households (469 men, 2,513 women).

69.5% of residents of 20708 zip code speak English at home.
14.3% of residents speak Spanish at home (51% very well, 27% well, 16% not well, 6% not at all).
7.0% of residents speak other Indo-European language at home (72% very well, 20% well, 8% not well, 1% not at all).
1.7% of residents speak Asian or Pacific Island language at home (67% very well, 16% well, 11% not well, 6% not at all).
8.0% of residents speak other language at home (88% very well, 9% well, 2% not well).

Foreign born population: 8,441 (30.2%)
(50.3% of them are naturalized citizens)
This zip code:

30.2%
Whole state:

16.7%
Most common places of birth for foreign-born residents
  • 18%Liberia
  • 9%Costa Rica
  • 9%Honduras
  • 9%Haiti
  • 4%St. Vincent and the Grenadines
  • 3%Dominica
  • 3%Senegal
Most common first ancestries reported in 20708
  • 10%African
  • 6%Nigerian
  • 4%Jamaican
  • 3%Haitian
  • 2%German
  • 2%American
  • 2%West Indian
Year of entry for the foreign-born population
  • Year of entry for the foreign-born population
  • 3,3692010 or later
  • 2,5332000 to 2009
  • 1,5601990 to 1999
  • 1,563Before 1990

Zip code 20708 topographic map

Major facilities with environmental interests located in this zip code:

  • PATUXENT WILDLIFE RESEARCH CENTER (12311 BEECH FOREST ROAD in LAUREL, MD) . Federal Facility. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
    AIR MINOR (AIRS/AFS)
    STATE MASTER (Maryland Permits tracking) - NPDES NON-MAJOR
    STATE MASTER (Maryland Air Emissions Database) - AIR MAJOR
    National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System NON-MAJOR (Tracking pollutant discharge elimination systems) - permit
    Business SIC classification: LAND, MINERAL, WILDLIFE, AND FOREST CONSERVATION
    Organizations: U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE (CONTACT/OWNER)
    Alternative names: NATIONAL BIOLOGICAL SURVEY, PATUXENT WILDLIFE RES. CTR
  • PATUXENT GREENS COUNTRY CLUB (14415 GREENVIEW DRIVE in LAUREL, MD)
    AIR MINOR (AIRS/AFS)
    STATE MASTER (Maryland Permits tracking) - National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit
    STATE MASTER (Maryland Air Emissions Database) - AIR MINOR
    Business SIC classification: MEMBERSHIP SPORTS AND RECREATION CLUBS
  • MONTPELIER SHELL (12601 LAUREL BOWIE ROAD in LAUREL, MD)
    AIR MINOR (AIRS/AFS)
    STATE MASTER (Maryland Air Emissions Database) - AIR MINOR
    Conditionally Exempt Small Quantity Generators, less than 100 kg/month of hazardous waste (Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (tracking hazardous waste)) - notification
    Conditionally Exempt Small Quantity Generators, less than 100 kg/month of hazardous waste (Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (tracking hazardous waste)) - notification
    Business SIC classification: GASOLINE SERVICE STATIONS
    Organizations: OPERNAME (CONTACT/OPERATOR) , TNT SERVICES (CONTACT/OPERATOR) , STAR ENTERPRISE (CONTACT/OWNER) , TNT SERVICES INC (CONTACT/OWNER)
    Alternative names: MONTPELIER TEXACO, TEXACO - 12601 LAUREL BOWIE ROAD, TEXACO SERVICE STATION
  • CAPITAL COLLEGE (11301 SPRINGFIELD ROAD in LAUREL, MD)
    AIR MINOR (AIRS/AFS)
    STATE MASTER (Maryland Air Emissions Database) - AIR MINOR
    COMPLIANCE ACTIVITY (Tracking inspections of insecticide, fungicide, and rodenticide, and toxic substances)
    Business SIC classification: COLLEGES, UNIVERSITIES, AND PROFESSIONAL SCHOOLS; JUNIOR COLLEGES AND TECHNICAL INSTITUTES
  • AGGREGATE & DIRT SOLUTIONS - FLESTER PIT (7041 CONTEE ROAD in LAUREL, MD)
    STATE MASTER (Maryland Permits tracking) - NPDES STORMWATER PERMIT, WOOD WASTE RECYCLING
    National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System NON-MAJOR (Tracking pollutant discharge elimination systems) - permit
    Business SIC classification: CONSTRUCTION SAND AND GRAVEL
    Alternative names: A & D SOLUTIONS - FLESTER PIT, AGGREGATE & DIRT SOLUTIONS,LLC
  • MONTPELIER OAKS H.O.A. (8496 SNOWDEN OAKS LOOP in LAUREL, MD)
    STATE MASTER (Maryland Permits tracking) - National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit
    National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System NON-MAJOR (Tracking pollutant discharge elimination systems) - permit
    Business SIC classification: CIVIC, SOCIAL, AND FRATERNAL ASSOCIATIONS
    Alternative names: MONTPELIER OAKS HOA
  • PHEASANT RUN CLEANERS (9848 MALLARD DRIVE in LAUREL, MD)
    AIR MINOR (AIRS/AFS)
    STATE MASTER (Maryland Air Emissions Database) - AIR MINOR
    Business SIC classification: DRYCLEANING PLANTS, EXCEPT RUG CLEANING
  • EISENHOWER DWIGHT D JUNIOR HIGH (8708 BRIARCROFT LANE in LAUREL, MD)
    AIR MINOR (AIRS/AFS)
    STATE MASTER (Maryland Air Emissions Database) - AIR MINOR
    Business SIC classification: ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS
  • EXXON - RTE. 197 & MALLARD DRIVE (ROUTE 197 & MALLARD DRIVE in LAUREL, MD)
    AIR MINOR (AIRS/AFS)
    STATE MASTER (Maryland Air Emissions Database) - AIR MINOR
    Business SIC classification: GASOLINE SERVICE STATIONS
  • EXXON 15151 SWEITZER LANE (15151 SWEITZER LANE in LAUREL, MD)
    AIR MINOR (AIRS/AFS)
    STATE MASTER (Maryland Air Emissions Database) - AIR MINOR
    Business SIC classification: GASOLINE SERVICE STATIONS
  • LAUREL SQUARE (13301 EDINBURGH LANE in LAUREL, MD)
    STATE MASTER (Maryland Permits tracking) - National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit
    National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System NON-MAJOR (Tracking pollutant discharge elimination systems) - permit
    Business SIC classification: OPERATORS OF APARTMENT BUILDINGS
    Alternative names: REALTY INVESTMENT MGMT.SERVICE
  • MONTPELIER ELEMENTARY (9200 MUIRKIRK RD in LAUREL, MD)
    (National Center for Education Statistics) - STATE ID-161424
    Organizations: PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS (SCHOOL DISTRICT)
  • OAKLANDS ELEMENTARY (13710 LAUREL BOWIE RD in LAUREL, MD)
    (National Center for Education Statistics) - STATE ID-161009
    Organizations: PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS (SCHOOL DISTRICT)

Zip code 20708 marital status for males
Zip code 20708 marital status for females

Housing units lacking complete plumbing facilities: 0.7%
Housing units lacking complete kitchen facilities: 0.2%

Most commonly used house heating fuel
  • 49.6%Utility gas
  • 46.8%Electricity
  • 1.5%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 1.3%No fuel used

Population in 1990: 23,523. Population change in the 1990s: +1,539 (+6.5%).

Place of birth for U.S.-born residents:

  • This state: 8,031
  • Northeast: 2,748
  • Midwest: 682
  • South: 6,820
  • West: 770

40% of the 20708 zip code residents lived in the same house 5 years ago.
   Out of people who lived in different houses, 56% lived in this county.
   Out of people who lived in different counties, 50% lived in Maryland.

88% of the 20708 zip code residents lived in the same house 1 year ago.
   Out of people who lived in different houses, 49% moved from this county.
   Out of people who lived in different houses, 34% moved from different county within same state.
   Out of people who lived in different houses, 11% moved from different state.
   Out of people who lived in different houses, 6% moved from abroad.

Year householders moved into unit in South Laurel, MD (20708)

Private vs. public school enrollment:

Students in private schools in grades 1 to 8 (elementary and middle school): 370
Here:

11.4%
Maryland:

15.2%
Students in private schools in grades 9 to 12 (high school): 234
Here:

16.6%
Maryland:

14.4%
Students in private undergraduate colleges: 715
Here:

35.3%
Maryland:

20.2%
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Class of Workers in 2022
Occupation by median earnings in the past 12 months
  • Occupation by median earnings in the past 12 months ($)
  • 156,194Legal occupations
  • 109,052Architecture and engineering occupations
  • 103,156Law enforcement workers including supervisors
  • 97,286Computer and mathematical occupations
  • 79,705Management occupations
  • 78,439Business and financial operations occupations

Companies with biggest federal contracts located in this zip code (LAUREL, MD):

  • HEALTHCARE RESOLUTION SERVICES (14504 GREENVIEW DR STE 102; small business) : $27,915,108 in 66 contracts from 2001 to 2006
    Contracts for Auditing Services, Other Administrative Support Services, Technical Assistance, Nuclear Medicine, and more by Department of Veterans Affairs, Army, Air Force, Offices, Boards and Divisions (includes Attorney General, Deputy Attorney General, etc.), and others
    Signed by year: 2000: $0; 2001: $855,000; 2002: $296,617; 2003: $6,448,983; 2004: $9,934,822; 2005: $9,217,012; 2006: $1,162,674.

    Biggest contracts:
    $5,755,469 with Department of Veterans Affairs for Auditing Services. Signed on 2004-10-19. Completion date: 2005-09-30.
    $2,274,730 with Department of Veterans Affairs for Other Administrative Support Services. Taking place in TX. Signed on 2003-09-30. Effective on 2003-10-01. Completion date: 2004-09-30.
    $2,015,059, same as above. Signed on 2003-09-30. Effective on 2003-10-01. Completion date: 2004-09-30.
    $2,012,179 with Army for Other Administrative Support Services. Taking place in TX. Signed on 2005-10-11. Completion date: 2004-09-30.
  • SYSTEMS SUPPORT ALTERNATIVES, (14502 GREENVIEW DRIVE SUIT; small business) : $13,001,532 in 152 contracts from 1999 to 2006
    Contracts for Facilities Operations Support Services, Operation of Government-Owned Facilities -- Office Buildings, Program Management/Support Services, Telecommunications Network Management Services, and more by Air Force, Army, Agricultural Research Service (disused code), Agricultural Research Service, and others
    Signed by year: 2000: $2,966,664; 2001: $1,774,652; 2002: $1,914,657; 2003: $1,403,148; 2004: $1,431,524; 2005: $1,546,738; 2006: $989,494.

    Biggest contracts:
    $745,595 with Air Force for Facilities Operations Support Services. Taking place in FL. Signed on 2005-02-01. Completion date: 2006-01-31.
    $731,549, same as above. Signed on 2004-02-01. Completion date: 2006-01-31.
    $678,084 with Air Force for Operation of Government-Owned Facilities -- Office Buildings. Taking place in FL. Signed on 2003-01-15. Completion date: 2004-01-31.
    $636,020, same as above. Signed on 2002-01-30. Completion date: 2003-01-31.
  • LAKOTA TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS INC (14502 GREENVIEW DRIVE; small business) : $3,401,044 in 21 contracts from 2001 to 2006
    Contracts for Other Defense -- Applied Research and Exploratory Development (R&D), Defense Electronics and Communication Equipment -- Applied Research and Exploratory Development (R&D), Defense Aircraft -- Basic Research (R&D), Defense Electronics and Communication Equipment -- Basic Research (R&D), and more by Navy, Air Force
    Signed by year: 2000: $0; 2001: $68,723; 2002: $94,526; 2003: $109,999; 2004: $419,967; 2005: $1,565,774; 2006: $1,142,055.

    Biggest contracts:
    $827,200 with Navy for Other Defense -- Applied Research and Exploratory Development (R&D). Signed on 2006-04-28. Completion date: 2007-05-17.
    $700,000 with Navy for Defense Electronics and Communication Equipment -- Applied Research and Exploratory Development (R&D). Signed on 2005-05-12. Completion date: 2007-05-12.
    $375,000 with Air Force for Defense Aircraft -- Basic Research (R&D). Signed on 2005-03-09. Completion date: 2007-03-05.
    $244,997, same as above. Signed on 2006-04-13. Completion date: 2007-03-05.
  • ERNEST RUTILIO ROTILI, M D (9224 BRIARCHIP ST; small business) : $758,080 in 6 contracts from 2001 to 2004
    Contracts for Anesthesiology Services by Army
    Signed by year: 2000: $0; 2001: $212,160; 2002: $27,040; 2003: $252,080; 2004: $266,800; 2005: $0; 2006: $0.

    Biggest contracts:
    $266,800 with Army for Anesthesiology Services. Signed on 2004-10-24. Completion date: 2005-09-30.
    $252,080, same as above. Signed on 2003-10-08. Completion date: 2002-09-30.
    $239,200, same as above. Signed on 2002-10-29. Completion date: 2002-09-30.
    $212,160 with Army for Anesthesiology Services. Taking place in DC. Signed on 2001-11-23. Completion date: 2002-09-30.
  • JOHN P. GARNER/GARNER & ASSOCI (9418 F SPRING HOUSE LN; small business)
    $149,968 with Navy for Defense Electronics and Communication Equipment -- Basic Research (R&D). Signed on 2000-03-06. Completion date: 2000-09-06.
  • LEMPUGH, INC. (14409 GREENVIEW DRIVE, SUITE 200; small business)
    15 employees, $1500000 revenue. Woman Owned Business: $100,000 in 2 contracts in 2005
    $80,000 with National Institutes of Health for Other Professional Services. Signed on 2005-07-13. Completion date: 2005-10-31.
    $20,000, same as above. Signed on 2005-09-20. Completion date: 2005-10-31.
  • KRUEGER KONSULTING INC (11800 BRISTOLWOOD TER) : $69,500 in 4 contracts in 2005
    $30,250 with Army for Other Education and Training Services. Taking place in AK. Signed on 2005-01-28. Completion date: 2005-05-31.
    $30,250 with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - civil program financing only for Other Education and Training Services. Taking place in AK. Signed on 2005-01-28. Completion date: 2005-05-31.
    $4,500 with Army for Other Education and Training Services. Taking place in AK. Signed on 2005-05-12. Completion date: 2005-05-31.
    $4,500 with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - civil program financing only for Other Education and Training Services. Taking place in AK. Signed on 2005-05-12. Completion date: 2005-05-31.
  • ALISHA D PAYNE (12923 LAUREL BOWIE RD #203; small business) : $63,560 in 2 contracts in 2000
    $32,240 with Navy for Dentistry Services. Signed on 2000-10-01. Completion date: 2001-09-30.
    $31,320, same as above. Signed on 2000-02-01. Completion date: 2000-09-30.
  • VICTOR D LIVENGOOD (8802 HUNTING LANE/ APT T4; small business) : $54,196 in 3 contracts in 2005
    $24,914 with National Institutes of Health for . Signed on 2005-02-28. Completion date: 2005-10-31.
    $24,914, same as above. Signed on 2005-08-17. Completion date: 2006-02-18.
    $4,368, same as above. Signed on 2005-02-03. Completion date: 2005-09-30.
  • COLLEEN J LUNCH (9031 CONTEE ROAD, #201; small business)
    $46,010 with National Institutes of Health for Scientific Data Studies. Signed on 2003-12-15. Completion date: 2004-12-22.

Top industries in this zip code by the number of employees in 2005:

  • Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services (100-249 employees: 1 establishment, 1-4 employees: 4 establishments)
  • Educational Services: Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (100-249: 1)
  • Health Care and Social Assistance: Nursing Care Facilities (100-249: 1)
  • Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: Engineering Services (50-99: 1, 20-49: 1, 10-19: 2, 1-4: 3)
  • Other Services (except Public Administration): Religious Organizations (20-49: 2, 10-19: 2, 5-9: 1, 1-4: 5)
  • Mining: Crushed and Broken Limestone Mining and Quarrying (50-99: 1, 20-49: 1)
  • Health Care and Social Assistance: Offices of Dentists (10-19: 3, 5-9: 5, 1-4: 10)
  • Real Estate and Rental and Leasing: Lessors of Residential Buildings and Dwellings (20-49: 1, 10-19: 2, 5-9: 3, 1-4: 2)
  • Information: Data Processing, Hosting, and Related Services (50-99: 1, 1-4: 2)

Age and Sex of Sensory-Disabled Noninstitutionalized Residents
Age and Sex of Physically-Disabled Noninstitutionalized Residents
Age and Sex of Mentally-Disabled Noninstitutionalized Residents
Age and Sex of Self-Care Disabled Noninstitutionalized Residents
Age and Sex of Go-Outside-Home Disabled Noninstitutionalized Residents
Age and Sex of Noninstitutionalized Residents with Employment Disability

People in group quarters in 2010:

  • 167 people in nursing facilities/skilled-nursing facilities
  • 110 people in college/university student housing
  • 21 people in group homes intended for adults
  • 9 people in workers' group living quarters and job corps centers
  • 7 people in residential treatment centers for adults

People in group quarters in 2000:

  • 134 people in other group homes
  • 87 people in college dormitories (includes college quarters off campus)
  • 30 people in homes for the mentally retarded
  • 9 people in other noninstitutional group quarters
  • 6 people in homes for the physically handicapped
  • 5 people in other nonhousehold living situations

Fatal accident statistics in 2014:

  • Fatal accident count: 3
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents: 5
  • Fatal accidents caused by drunken drivers: 0
  • Fatalities: 3
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents: 6
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents: 1

Fatal accident statistics in 2013:

  • Fatal accident count: 3
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents: 3
  • Fatal accidents caused by drunken drivers: 1
  • Fatalities: 3
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents: 4
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents: 0
Home Mortgage Disclosure Act Aggregated Statistics For Year 2009
(Based on 9 full and 4 partial tracts)
A) FHA, FSA/RHS & VA
Home Purchase Loans
B) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans
C) Refinancings
D) Home Improvement Loans
E) Loans on Dwellings For 5+ Families
F) Non-occupant Loans on
< 5 Family Dwellings (A B C & D)
NumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED256$310,96978$281,510714$246,60631$124,6871$23,000,00016$187,799
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED23$350,9454$213,97869$256,85916$36,5040$02$144,310
APPLICATIONS DENIED47$294,03921$343,802321$308,09127$62,0270$011$199,149
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN51$298,30910$252,440240$278,2358$60,0120$07$233,937
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS9$342,5688$234,96162$292,8082$70,0000$06$283,053
Choose year:  2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003
Private Mortgage Insurance Companies Aggregated Statistics For Year 2009
(Based on 9 full and 4 partial tracts)
A) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans
B) Refinancings
C) Non-occupant Loans on
< 5 Family Dwellings (A & B)
NumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED17$282,2696$310,4580$0
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED5$332,79210$325,3830$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED1$533,2702$317,8800$0
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN0$00$00$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS3$270,4402$411,7351$149,000
Choose year:  2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003
Conventional Home Purchase Loans in zip code 20708
Conventional Home Purchase Loans in zip code 20708 - Value

2002 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year According to the data from the years 2002 - 2018 the average number of fire incidents per year is 8. The highest number of reported fires - 29 took place in 2018, and the least - 0 in 2004. The data has a rising trend.
    Fire incident types in Zip Code 20708 When looking into fire subcategories, the most reports belonged to: Structure Fires (78.7%), and Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires (11.3%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Zip Code 20708
    • 11178.7%Structure Fires
    • 1611.3%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 85.7%Outside Fires
    • 64.3%Other

See full 2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for zip code 20708, Maryland

Most common first names in zip code 20708 among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
James5468.7 years
Mary5378.8 years
William5170.1 years
John4572.9 years
Robert3468.8 years
Margaret3175.3 years
Ruth2483.8 years
Dorothy2376.8 years
Charles2373.0 years
Joseph2373.5 years
Most common last names in zip code 20708 among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Smith1969.6 years
Williams1473.4 years
Jones1262.3 years
Davis1160.0 years
Brown1075.5 years
Anderson884.4 years
Miller868.9 years
Harris869.9 years
Wood776.2 years
Wilson771.4 years
Businesses in zip code 20708
NameCountNameCount
7-Eleven1Subway1
CVS1T-Mobile1
FedEx4Taco Bell1
McDonald's1U-Haul1
Red Roof Inn1UPS2
Rite Aid1
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