Cape Charles, VA · standard
ZIP Code 23310
Northampton County, Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,736
- 31/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $62,500
- Median income Near-median income area
- $377,300
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 30.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Cape Charles pairs a below-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 34th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 23%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 31
- people per sq mi
- 64%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 23310 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 23310 (Cape Charles, VA) rose +15.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 408.2 in 2023 to 473.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 23310 covers 155.3 square miles in Cape Charles, Northampton County, Virginia (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,736 residents on file, a density of 31 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 23310 reports a modest median household income of $62,500 (27% below the average Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $44,428. The poverty rate is 18.4%, with unemployment at 3.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $377,300 (13% above the average Virginia ZIP) and median rent is $832; 63.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 30.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 55.4, and the average commute is 20 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Northampton County, so 23310 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 23310
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Cape Charles, VA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 23310.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
32 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
31 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
15 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 8
Other services (except public administration)
8 establishments
- Construction 7
Construction
7 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 23310, Cape Charles, VA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
4,736
Population
155.3
Area (sq mi)
31
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 23310?
55.4
Median Age
47.9%
Male
52.1%
Female
4.0%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$62,500
Median Household Income
-27% vs state ZIP avg
$44,428
Per Capita Income
18.4%
Poverty Rate
3.4%
Unemployment Rate
20.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 23310 ranks among Virginia ZIPs
Cape Charles, VA household income vs. every Virginia ZIP code
Median household income among 804 reporting Virginia ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$62,500 32nd percentile higher than 32% of 804 Virginia ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
3,518housing units
3,518
Total Housing Units
2,362
Occupied Units
1,156
Vacant Units
2.13
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$377,300
Median Home Value
+13% vs state ZIP avg
$832
Median Rent
1980
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+15.9%
YoY Change (2024)
473
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+373%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 23310 have increased 15.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +373% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +9.6% | 274 |
| 2021 | +14.8% | 314 |
| 2022 | +16.9% | 367 |
| 2023 | +11.2% | 408 |
| 2024 | +15.9% | 473 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 140 business establishments in ZIP 23310, employing approximately 936 people with a combined annual payroll of $31,958,000.
140
Businesses
936
Employees
$32.0M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services | 32 | 22.9% |
| Retail trade | 31 | 22.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 15 | 10.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 8 | 5.7% |
| Construction | 7 | 5.0% |
| Manufacturing | 7 | 5.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 7 | 5.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 7 | 5.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 6 | 4.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 2.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 4 | 2.9% |
| Information | 3 | 2.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 23310 vs 23316 →
ZIP 23310 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 23310
Cape Charles (23310)
4,736 residents
- 23405 973
Machipongo (23405)
973 residents
- 23347 671
Eastville (23347)
671 residents
- 23316 342
Cheriton (23316)
342 residents
- 23313 78
Capeville (23313)
78 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 23310 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 23310 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 23347
Eastville (23347)
$146,648 median income
- 23316
Cheriton (23316)
$74,167 median income
- 23310
Cape Charles (23310)
$62,500 median income
- 23405
Machipongo (23405)
$59,663 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 23310 ranks #3 of 4 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 23310, both outside VA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (4,736 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 23310 in?
ZIP code 23310 (Cape Charles) is located in Northampton County, Virginia. Northampton County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/northampton-va.
What is the population of ZIP code 23310?
ZIP code 23310 in Cape Charles, VA has a population of 4,736 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 23310?
The median household income in ZIP 23310 is $62,500, which is 18% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 23310?
The median home value in ZIP 23310 is $377,300, which is 36% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 23310?
The largest racial group in ZIP 23310 is White at 60.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 23310?
ZIP code 23310 has 140 business establishments employing approximately 936 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 23310?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 23310 are: Accommodation and food services (32), Retail trade (31), Real estate and rental and leasing (15). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 23310?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 23310 increased by 15.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 373%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 23310?
In ZIP code 23310, 61.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 30.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 23310?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 23310 is 20.1 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 23310?
In ZIP code 23310, approximately 63.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 36.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 23310?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 23310 is 18.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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