South Laurel, MD (20708)

Prince George's County · Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV · Population 27,909

Fresh.Data current as of Apr 24, 2026

South Laurel, MD (ZIP 20708) sits in Prince George's County within the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria metro area. The page draws on 2 federal data feeds retrieved Apr 27. Top health signal: Obesity comes in above the national average at 41.7%. NCES lists 5 schools serving the area, 5 non-charter. 10 colleges and universities serve the area, with median in-state tuition of $11,809. IRS data shows average household income (AGI) of $65,430, well above the ~$45K national average per return. Federal QCEW filings show 329,476 covered jobs in this ZIP's primary county — a major regional employment hub. The most recent FEMA disaster declaration here was winter storm-related (SEVERE WINTER STORM, 2026). Fast-food restaurants outnumber grocery stores roughly 5-to-1 per capita (USDA Food Environment Atlas) — a "food swamp" pattern often linked to higher diet-related disease prevalence. IRS migration data (2022-2023) shows a net loss of 10,306 residents (4,800 households) — the ZIP's primary county is shrinking. Healthcare access is the area's quieter strength; school options sit on the lighter side, so families may find themselves looking at districts a few ZIPs over. Notable: median household income $80,569, fair market rent of $2,150 for a two-bedroom, and a typical home value of $486,602, up 1.1% over the past year. Every figure on this page links to its underlying federal dataset with a retrieval date so you can audit the freshness yourself.

Demographics

Population & age

Total population
27,909
Median age
35.3

Race & ethnicity

White
16.3%
Black
64.5%
Asian
3.3%
Hispanic / Latino
15.7%
Other / multi-racial
15.6%

Income & housing

Median household income
$80,569
Median home value
$421,000

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+)
39.2%

Employment

Unemployment rate
5.7%

Housing

Owner-occupied
3,679(35.2%)
Renter-occupied
6,779(64.8%)
Vacant units
408
Built (median)
1977

Commute

Public transit
805(5.5%)
Work from home
1,463(9.9%)
Avg commute
30.3 min

Economic wellbeing

Below poverty line
3,211(11.8%)
Uninsured
225(0.8%)

Digital access

Broadband access
9,652(92.3%)
No broadband
806(7.7%)

Language & nativity

Foreign-born
7,918(28.4%)
Non-English at home
7,654(29.4%)

Studio

$1,870

/month

1 Bed

$1,930

/month

2 Bed

$2,150

/month

3 Bed

$2,710

/month

4 Bed

$3,190

/month

HUD Fair Market Rents represent the 40th percentile of standard-quality rental housing in this area. FY2026 data.

Home values

Typical home value

$486,602

Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI) · as of March 2026

Year-over-year change

+1.1%

vs. March 2025

5-year change

+19.4%

vs. March 2021

Metro area

Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV

Metropolitan statistical area

Source: Zillow Research, ZHVI All Homes (SFR, Condo/Co-op) Time Series (zillow.com/research/data). Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI) is copyrighted by Zillow, Inc.

New housing construction

New housing units permitted

1,473

Across 1,473 permitted buildings. Total construction value: $700.3M.

Single-family

1,473

100% of total units

Multifamily (2+ unit)

0

0% of total units

Single-family value

$700.3M

construction value

Multifamily value

$0

construction value

Based on county-level data (2024).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau Building Permits Survey (census.gov/construction/bps). Public domain. BPS reports annual residential building permits from local permit-issuing jurisdictions, aggregated to county. A permit reflects intent to build, not a completed unit — actual construction lags by 6-24 months for multifamily projects.

Income & tax statistics

Tax returns filed

13,400

Average AGI

$65,430

Avg property tax

$738

EITC participation

16.9%

Income distribution

  • $1 – $25,00030.1% · 4,040
  • $25,000 – $50,00024.2% · 3,240
  • $50,000 – $75,00016.6% · 2,220
  • $75,000 – $100,0009.6% · 1,290
  • $100,000 – $200,00015.1% · 2,020
  • $200,000 or more4.4% · 590

Avg mortgage interest

$1,337

Avg charitable contribution

$1,940

Avg capital gains

$630

Avg total income tax

Source: IRS Statistics of Income — Individual Income Tax Statistics by ZIP Code (irs.gov). Public domain. Dollar columns reported in thousands by the IRS; figures here display real dollars. Total ZCTA AGI for the area was $876.8M across all reported brackets.

Business & employment

Business establishments

281

Total employment

3,786

Annual payroll

$252.4M

Average annual pay

$66,668

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Business Patterns (census.gov). Public domain. ZBP covers establishments with paid employees; Census suppresses employment and payroll values when fewer employers operate in a ZIP than would protect their confidentiality.

Employment & wages

Average annual pay

$73,373

Average weekly wage

$1,411

Total employment

329,476

Total establishments

18,770

That is roughly 12% above the US national average of $65,470 per worker.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (bls.gov/cew). Public domain. QCEW is derived from state unemployment-insurance filings and covers ~95% of US jobs. Figures are county-level totals assigned to ZIPs whose primary county matches; small-employer cells are suppressed by BLS to protect employer confidentiality.

Unemployment

Unemployment rate

3.3%

That is 0.7 percentage points below the US national unemployment rate of about 4.0%.

Labor force

510,600

Employed

493,763

Unemployed

16,837

Based on Prince George's County, MD data (2024).

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Local Area Unemployment Statistics (bls.gov/lau). Public domain. LAUS publishes monthly and annual labor-force estimates for every US county. Figures are county-level totals assigned to ZIPs whose primary county matches.

Alternative-fuel stations

Public EV charging stations

1

Limited EV charging

A small number of public charging stations — viable for EV ownership with home charging, but minimal redundancy.

Level 2 ports

2

AC charging — workplace, retail, home

DC Fast ports

0

Highway-class fast charging

Charging networks

  • Non-Networked

Active public stations only. Snapshot taken 2026; AFDC's underlying registry refreshes continuously as stations open and close.

Source: U.S. Department of Energy via NREL (afdc.energy.gov). Per-ZIP counts of active public alternative-fuel stations (electric, hydrogen, propane, CNG, biodiesel, E85, LNG, renewable diesel) and EV charging-port totals.

Social Vulnerability Index

Overall SVI

74th percentile

High Vulnerability

Based on 10 census tracts, population 29,722

Vulnerability Themes

  • Socioeconomic Status57th percentile
  • Household Characteristics64th percentile
  • Racial & Ethnic Minority Status89th percentile
  • Housing Type & Transportation81st percentile

Households Without Vehicle

1,128

Limited English Speakers

1,029

Persons with Disability

3,155

Without HS Diploma

1,756

Without Health Insurance

2,102

Adults Age 65+

3,226

The Social Vulnerability Index uses U.S. Census data to identify communities most at risk during public health emergencies and natural disasters. Higher percentiles indicate greater vulnerability. Tract-level scores are aggregated to this ZCTA via Census 2020 ZCTA→Tract crosswalk, weighted by land-area share. Source: atsdr.cdc.gov. Public domain.

Federal Disaster Declarations

Federally Declared Disasters

19

Date Range

1971–2026

Most Recent Declaration

SEVERE WINTER STORM

Winter Storm — declared January 24, 2026 (DR-3634)

Incident period: January 23, 2026 – January 27, 2026

Top Incident Types

  • Snowstorm5 (26%)
  • Hurricane5 (26%)
  • Flood4 (21%)
  • Biological2 (11%)
  • Severe Storm2 (11%)
  • Other1 (5%)

Individual Assistance

4

Direct help to disaster survivors

Households Program

2

Housing & temporary lodging support

Public Assistance

19

Repair of public facilities & roads

Hazard Mitigation

7

Funding to reduce future disaster risk

FEMA declares disasters at the county level; counts here include every federally declared disaster touching any county that overlaps this ZIP. Statewide declarations and pre-1964 records without county granularity are excluded. Program flags reflect which FEMA assistance categories were activated (Individual Assistance, Households, Public Assistance, Hazard Mitigation). Source: fema.gov/openfema. Public domain.

Air quality

Median daily AQI

39

Good
Good 280dModerate 83dUSG 3d

Peak AQI (2024)

129

Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups

Primary pollutant

Ozone

292 days as main pollutant

Days measured

366

Based on Prince George's County data (2024).

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Air Quality System (epa.gov). Public domain. Only counties with EPA AQS monitoring stations appear here (~30% of US counties); rural ZIPs whose primary county has no monitor will not show this section.

Community health profile

Years of potential life lost (per 100K)

8,436

That is roughly 236 years per 100,000 above the national county median (~8,200).

Premature death is the headline composite outcome CHR reports — age-adjusted, all-cause, before age 75.

Fair or poor health

17%

of adults self-report

Poor physical health days

3.6

avg per adult per month

Poor mental health days

5.0

avg per adult per month

Uninsured

10.9%

of residents under 65

Primary care MDs

50

per 100,000 residents

Preventable hospital stays

2,945

per 100K Medicare enrollees

Food environment (0-10)

9.1

10 = best access & security

Exercise access

98%

residents near a facility

Flu vaccinated

41%

of Medicare enrollees

Low birth weight (under 2,500 g) accounts for 9.5% of live births in this county — an early-life health input that downstream outcomes track against.

Based on Prince George's data (2025 CHR release).

Source: County Health Rankings & Roadmaps, University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute (countyhealthrankings.org). Annual release. Underlying source datasets vary by measure (CDC BRFSS, NCHS Vital Statistics, AHA, USDA Food Environment Atlas, and others). Figures are county-level and assigned to every ZIP whose primary county matches.

Food access

Food access status

Moderate food access challenges

24.0% of Prince George's County, MD residents live more than 1 mile (urban) or 10 miles (rural) from the nearest supermarket.

Grocery stores

0.19

per 1,000 residents

Supercenters & clubs

0.02

per 1,000 residents

SNAP-authorized stores

0.58

accepting food benefits

Fast-food restaurants

0.93

per 1,000 residents

Among low-income residents, 3.5% are low-access — those without a supermarket within 1 mile (urban) or 10 miles (rural).

Per-1,000 figures show how many of each store type exist in Prince George's County, MD for every 1,000 residents. Higher grocery and supercenter density usually means easier access to fresh food; higher convenience-store-only density (with low grocery rate) often signals a food swamp.

Source: USDA Economic Research Service, Food Environment Atlas (ers.usda.gov). County-level metrics fanned to ZIP via the primary county in the Census ZCTA-county relationship file. Variable years differ per family (stores ~2020, low-access ~2019).

Who’s moving in and out

Net migration (2022-2023)

−10,306 people

−4,800 households−$444.6M net AGI flow

Moved in

27,554households

44,171 people • $1.6B AGI

Moved out

32,354households

54,477 people • $2.1B AGI

Where new residents came from

  1. District of Columbia, DC4,089 households
  2. Montgomery County, MD3,823 households
  3. Anne Arundel County, MD1,597 households
  4. Charles County, MD1,208 households
  5. Fairfax County, VA1,107 households

Where departing residents went

  1. Montgomery County, MD3,735 households
  2. District of Columbia, DC3,479 households
  3. Anne Arundel County, MD2,592 households
  4. Charles County, MD2,187 households
  5. Howard County, MD1,353 households

Incoming households reported an average AGI of $59,066 versus departing households' $64,044.

Source: U.S. Internal Revenue Service, Statistics of Income, Migration Data (irs.gov). Public domain. Migration is measured by year-over-year changes in the address on individual tax returns; figures are county-level totals attributed to ZIPs whose primary county matches. Foreign migration contributes to inflow/outflow totals but does not appear in the top-county lists. Small flows are suppressed by IRS to protect taxpayer confidentiality.

Data sources used on this page

Health profile

Crude prevalence estimates from CDC PLACES, derived from BRFSS small-area modeling. Population-level figures only.

Schools in this ZIP

5 schools serve this ZIP, including 5 non-charter.

All 5 schools serving this ZIP
SchoolTypeGradesEnrollment
Dwight D. Eisenhower MiddlePublic6–81,112
Deerfield Run ElementaryPublic-1–5582
Montpelier ElementaryPublic-1–5577
Oaklands ElementaryPublic-1–5358
James H. Harrison ElementaryPublic-1–6304

Schools listed from NCES Common Core of Data via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal.

Fresh.NCES CCD via Urban Institute EDP · Apr 27, 2026

Colleges & universities nearby

Colleges in this area

10

Median in-state tuition

$11,809

Median earnings (10 yr)

$45,466

  • 4-Year
    In-state tuition
    $27,592
    Out-of-state tuition
    $27,592
    Acceptance rate
    74.4%
    Graduation rate
    44.4%
    Median earnings (10 yr)
    $85,035
    Median student debt
    $20,264
  • 4-Year
    In-state tuition
    $8,136
    Out-of-state tuition
    $12,336
    Acceptance rate
    Graduation rate
    31.5%
    Median earnings (10 yr)
    $65,287
    Median student debt
    $21,000
  • University of Maryland-College Park

    College Park, MD · 20742

    4-Year
    In-state tuition
    $11,809
    Out-of-state tuition
    $41,186
    Acceptance rate
    44.8%
    Graduation rate
    88.6%
    Median earnings (10 yr)
    $82,860
    Median student debt
    $19,000
  • 2-Year
    In-state tuition
    $4,034
    Out-of-state tuition
    $8,762
    Acceptance rate
    Graduation rate
    21.9%
    Median earnings (10 yr)
    $47,548
    Median student debt
    $10,500
  • Bowie State University

    Bowie, MD · 20715

    4-Year
    In-state tuition
    $9,218
    Out-of-state tuition
    $19,938
    Acceptance rate
    72.4%
    Graduation rate
    38.2%
    Median earnings (10 yr)
    $54,537
    Median student debt
    $22,985
  • Strayer University-Maryland

    Suitland, MD · 20746

    4-Year
    In-state tuition
    $13,920
    Out-of-state tuition
    $13,920
    Acceptance rate
    Graduation rate
    28.6%
    Median earnings (10 yr)
    $40,092
    Median student debt
    $40,621
  • Fortis College-Landover

    Landover, MD · 20785

    2-Year
    In-state tuition
    $16,522
    Out-of-state tuition
    $16,522
    Acceptance rate
    Graduation rate
    44.0%
    Median earnings (10 yr)
    $36,920
    Median student debt
    $9,500
  • Hair Academy

    New Carrollton, MD · 20784

    Certificate
    In-state tuition
    Out-of-state tuition
    Acceptance rate
    Graduation rate
    56.7%
    Median earnings (10 yr)
    $20,953
    Median student debt
    $13,000
  • Hair Academy II

    Hillcrest Heights, MD · 20748

    Certificate
    In-state tuition
    Out-of-state tuition
    Acceptance rate
    Graduation rate
    52.5%
    Median earnings (10 yr)
    $43,383
    Median student debt
    $6,333
  • Certificate
    In-state tuition
    Out-of-state tuition
    Acceptance rate
    Graduation rate
    50.9%
    Median earnings (10 yr)
    $35,225
    Median student debt
    $9,500

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (collegescorecard.ed.gov). Public domain data. Earnings figures reflect median earnings 10 years after entry for federally-aided students.

What these numbers say together

South Laurel, MD (ZIP 20708) sits in Prince George's County within the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria metro area. The page draws on 2 federal data feeds retrieved Apr 27. Top health signal: Obesity comes in above the national average at 41.7%. NCES lists 5 schools serving the area, 5 non-charter. 10 colleges and universities serve the area, with median in-state tuition of $11,809. IRS data shows average household income (AGI) of $65,430, well above the ~$45K national average per return. Federal QCEW filings show 329,476 covered jobs in this ZIP's primary county — a major regional employment hub. The most recent FEMA disaster declaration here was winter storm-related (SEVERE WINTER STORM, 2026). Fast-food restaurants outnumber grocery stores roughly 5-to-1 per capita (USDA Food Environment Atlas) — a "food swamp" pattern often linked to higher diet-related disease prevalence. IRS migration data (2022-2023) shows a net loss of 10,306 residents (4,800 households) — the ZIP's primary county is shrinking. Healthcare access is the area's quieter strength; school options sit on the lighter side, so families may find themselves looking at districts a few ZIPs over. Notable: median household income $80,569, fair market rent of $2,150 for a two-bedroom, and a typical home value of $486,602, up 1.1% over the past year. Every figure on this page links to its underlying federal dataset with a retrieval date so you can audit the freshness yourself.

The two domains pull in different directions. Healthcare access reads strong, but the on-paper school count is on the lighter side — that’s less a quality signal and more a density one. Households here often look at districts a few ZIPs over for school choice while keeping their providers local.

  • Fair market rent for a two-bedroom ($2,150/month, HUD SAFMR) represents 32% of median household income ($80,569, Census ACS) — above the 30% affordability threshold commonly used by housing experts.
  • As a predominantly renter community (65% of occupied units, Census ACS), the 5 schools mapped here by NCES are especially relevant for families weighing the neighborhood.

One concrete reading worth keeping: Depression prevalence sits lower the national rate at 16.0%. Each figure on this page links to the original federal dataset with its retrieval date — this synthesis is a reading, not a substitute for the underlying records.

Frequently Asked Questions — ZIP 20708

What is the obesity rate in ZIP 20708?

41.7%, which is 8.7 percentage points above the national average of 33.0% (CDC PLACES, retrieved Apr 24, 2026).

What is the depression rate in ZIP 20708?

16.0%, which is 6.0 percentage points below the national average of 22.0% (CDC PLACES, retrieved Apr 24, 2026).

What is the high blood pressure rate in ZIP 20708?

35.6%, which is 3.6 percentage points above the national average of 32.0% (CDC PLACES, retrieved Apr 24, 2026).

How many schools are in ZIP 20708?

5 schools serve this ZIP, including 5 public schools (NCES CCD, retrieved Apr 27, 2026). No charter schools are listed in this ZIP by NCES CCD.

Does ZIP 20708 have charter schools?

No charter schools are listed in ZIP 20708 by NCES CCD (retrieved Apr 27, 2026).

Are there high schools in ZIP 20708?

No high schools are listed in this ZIP by NCES CCD (retrieved Apr 27, 2026).

What is the population of ZIP 20708?

27,909 people live in ZIP 20708, with a median age of 35.3 (Census ACS 5-Year 2022, retrieved Apr 30, 2026).

What is the median household income in ZIP 20708?

$80,569 per year (Census ACS 5-Year 2022, retrieved Apr 30, 2026).

Is ZIP 20708 mostly renters or homeowners?

In ZIP 20708, 35.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 64.8% are renter-occupied (Census ACS 5-Year 2022, retrieved Apr 30, 2026).

How do people commute in ZIP 20708?

In ZIP 20708, 9.9% of workers work from home. Public transit is used by 5.5% of commuters (Census ACS 5-Year 2022, retrieved Apr 30, 2026).

What is the poverty rate in ZIP 20708?

11.8% of the population in ZIP 20708 lives below the federal poverty line (Census ACS 5-Year 2022, retrieved Apr 30, 2026).

What percentage of households in ZIP 20708 have broadband internet?

92.3% of households in ZIP 20708 have broadband internet access (Census ACS 5-Year 2022, retrieved Apr 30, 2026).

What is the typical home value in ZIP 20708?

The typical home value in ZIP 20708 is $486,602, up 1.1% from a year ago (Zillow Home Value Index, retrieved May 1, 2026).

Are home values rising or falling in ZIP 20708?

Home values are up 1.1% over the past year and up 19.4% over the past five years (Zillow Home Value Index, retrieved May 1, 2026).

What is the average household income in ZIP 20708?

The average Adjusted Gross Income reported on tax returns from ZIP 20708 (South Laurel, MD) is $65,430 per return (IRS SOI Tax Year 2022, retrieved May 2, 2026).

How much do homeowners pay in property tax in ZIP 20708?

Tax returns from ZIP 20708 report an average of $738 per return in real-estate tax deductions (IRS SOI Tax Year 2022, retrieved May 2, 2026).

What percentage of residents in ZIP 20708 earn over $200,000?

4.4% of tax returns from ZIP 20708 (South Laurel, MD) report Adjusted Gross Income of $200,000 or more (IRS SOI Tax Year 2022, retrieved May 2, 2026).

How many businesses are in ZIP 20708?

As of 2022, 281 business establishments operated in ZIP 20708 employing 3,786 workers (Census ZIP Business Patterns, retrieved May 3, 2026).

What is the average salary in ZIP 20708?

The average annual pay across all local establishments in ZIP 20708 is $66,668, based on Census ZIP Business Patterns 2022 data (retrieved May 3, 2026).

How vulnerable is ZIP 20708 to disasters and public health emergencies?

According to the CDC Social Vulnerability Index (2022), ZIP 20708 ranks in the 74th percentile nationally for social vulnerability — a high vulnerability profile (retrieved May 3, 2026).

What is the biggest vulnerability factor in ZIP 20708?

Racial & Ethnic Minority Status is the highest-scoring CDC SVI theme for ZIP 20708, ranking in the 89th percentile nationally (CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022, retrieved May 3, 2026).

How many federally declared disasters has ZIP 20708 experienced?

FEMA has recorded 19 federal disaster declarations affecting ZIP 20708 between 1971–2026 (FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations, retrieved May 3, 2026).

What kinds of disasters most often hit ZIP 20708?

Snowstorm is the most common federally declared disaster type affecting ZIP 20708, accounting for 5 of 19 declarations (26%, FEMA OpenFEMA, retrieved May 3, 2026).

What was the most recent disaster declared for ZIP 20708?

The most recent FEMA disaster declaration affecting ZIP 20708 was "SEVERE WINTER STORM" — a winter storm declared in 2026 (DR-3634) (FEMA OpenFEMA, retrieved May 3, 2026).

What colleges are near ZIP 20708?

10 colleges and universities are listed near ZIP 20708 by the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, including Capitol Technology University, University Of Maryland Global Campus, and University Of Maryland-College Park (retrieved May 2, 2026).

What is the average tuition at colleges near ZIP 20708?

Median in-state tuition across 10 nearby institutions is $11,809 (College Scorecard, retrieved May 2, 2026).

What do graduates earn from colleges near ZIP 20708?

Graduates of nearby colleges earn a median of $45,466 ten years after entry (College Scorecard, retrieved May 2, 2026).

What data is available for ZIP 20708?

This page covers health outcomes from CDC PLACES (40 metrics), school information from NCES CCD (5 schools), demographics from the Census ACS 5-Year (2022), home values from the Zillow Home Value Index, colleges from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (10 institutions), income & tax statistics from the IRS SOI (Tax Year 2022), local business & employment from Census ZIP Business Patterns (2022), social vulnerability scores from the CDC/ATSDR SVI (2022), and federal disaster declarations from FEMA OpenFEMA (19 on record). Data is refreshed on Mubboo's standard schedule.

How current is this data?

Health data retrieved Apr 24, 2026 from CDC PLACES. School data retrieved Apr 27, 2026 from NCES CCD. Demographics retrieved Apr 30, 2026 from Census ACS 5-Year (2022). Home values retrieved May 1, 2026 from Zillow Research. College data retrieved May 2, 2026 from U.S. Dept of Education College Scorecard. Income & tax statistics retrieved May 2, 2026 from IRS SOI (Tax Year 2022). Business & employment retrieved May 3, 2026 from Census ZBP (2022). Social vulnerability scores retrieved May 3, 2026 from CDC/ATSDR SVI (2022). Federal disaster declarations retrieved May 3, 2026 from FEMA OpenFEMA (19 on record).

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Last reviewed Apr 24, 2026


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