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South Laurel CDP, MD

ZIP 20708 — Economy & Jobs

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Middle ClassLow Snow Area

Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in South Laurel CDP, MD (20708)

Median Income
$83,457

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration
+1,563
Wealth inflow
Population
26,599
Unemployment
7.1%
3.4pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 1,563 for ZIP 20708 (South Laurel CDP, MD) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.

Economic Indicators
Unemployment
7.1%+92% vs US avg
x
Self-Employed
3.1%-49% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
14.0%+20% vs US avg
x
279
Establishments
3,966
Employees

~14 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Healthcare
Top Industry
Economic Distributions

Census ACS 5-Year (P0): occupation, industry, household income brackets.

Occupation

Industry

  • Agriculture, forestry, mining0.1%
  • Construction8.6%
  • Manufacturing3.6%
  • Wholesale trade2.6%
  • Retail trade7.6%
  • Transportation, utilities8.2%
  • Information2.2%
  • Finance, insurance, real estate4.4%
  • Professional, scientific, management14.8%
  • Education, health care, social25.0%
  • Arts, entertainment, food services9.9%
  • Other services5.7%
  • Public administration7.3%

Household Income

Economy & Jobs key statistics

Income & Jobs statistics
Income & Jobs
Median household income$83,457
Unemployment7.1%
Establishments279
Employees3,966