Virginia Beach, VA · standard

ZIP Code 23453

Virginia Beach County, Virginia — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

35,960
1,498/sq mi
$93,838
Median income
$336,900
Median home value
36.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Virginia Beach pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 23%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 28%
home value, US ZIPs
1,498
people per sq mi
69%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 23453 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 23453 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 24.0 square miles in Virginia Beach, Virginia Beach County, Virginia. The area is home to 35,960 residents, producing a population density of 1,498 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 23453 against Virginia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 23453 sits at $93,838 (10% above the Virginia average), while per-capita income is $41,707. The poverty rate stands at 8.6% and the unemployment rate at 4.1%. On housing, the median home value is $336,900 (1% above the state average) with median rent at $1,774 per month, and 68.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 23453 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 36.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.2, and the average commute is 23 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Virginia Beach County, so you can benchmark 23453 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 23453

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 23453.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 23453, Virginia Beach, VA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

35,960

Population

24.0

Area (sq mi)

1,498

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 23453?

36.2

Median Age

49.2%

Male

50.8%

Female

12.0%

Foreign-Born

White 48.0%
African American 21.6%
Asian 12.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.7%
Two or More Ethnicities 14.2%
Hispanic or Latino 11.0%

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?

$93,838

Median Household Income

+10% vs state

$41,707

Per Capita Income

8.6%

Poverty Rate

4.1%

Unemployment Rate

23.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 23453 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income — the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$93,838 Top 23% higher than 77% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 59.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 36.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

13,117

Total Housing Units

12,681

Occupied Units

436

Vacant Units

2.71

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 68.8%
Renter 31.2%

$336,900

Median Home Value

+1% vs state

$1,774

Median Rent

1986

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+5.5%

YoY Change (2024)

308

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+208%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 23453 have increased 5.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +208% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.3% 217
2021 +13.0% 246
2022 +12.3% 276
2023 +5.7% 292
2024 +5.5% 308

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 491 business establishments in ZIP 23453, employing approximately 6,011 people with a combined annual payroll of $342,960,000.

491

Businesses

6,011

Employees

$343.0M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 99 20.2%
Retail trade 52 10.6%
Other services (except public administration) 49 10.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 41 8.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 40 8.2%
Accommodation and food services 40 8.2%
Health care and social assistance 31 6.3%
Manufacturing 29 5.9%
Wholesale trade 29 5.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 25 5.1%
Transportation and warehousing 22 4.5%
Finance and insurance 14 2.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 9 1.8%
Information 4 0.8%
Educational services 4 0.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 23453 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 23453 ranks #9 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 23453 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 23453 ranks #5 of 9 neighboring ZIPs — local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
23460 Virginia Beach, VA 1,201 3.0 mi
23452 Virginia Beach, VA 59,321 4.3 mi
23456 Virginia Beach, VA 51,748 4.2 mi
23454 Virginia Beach, VA 60,283 4.0 mi
23464 Virginia Beach, VA 72,359 5.8 mi
23461 Virginia Beach, VA 287 6.3 mi
23462 Virginia Beach, VA 61,973 5.5 mi
23451 Virginia Beach, VA 41,544 6.8 mi
23320 Chesapeake, VA 51,797 8.2 mi
23455 Virginia Beach, VA 47,938 8.4 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 23453 in?
ZIP code 23453 (Virginia Beach) is located in Virginia Beach County, Virginia. Virginia Beach County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/virginia-beach-va.
What is the population of ZIP code 23453?
ZIP code 23453 in Virginia Beach, VA has a population of 35,960 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 23453?
The median household income in ZIP 23453 is $93,838, which is 23% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 23453?
The median home value in ZIP 23453 is $336,900, which is 21% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 23453?
The largest racial group in ZIP 23453 is White at 48.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 11.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 23453?
ZIP code 23453 has 491 business establishments employing approximately 6,011 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 23453?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 23453 are: Construction (99), Retail trade (52), Other services (except public administration) (49). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 23453?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 23453 increased by 5.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 208%. 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 23453?
In ZIP code 23453, 59.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 36.0% 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 23453?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 23453 is 23.1 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 23453?
In ZIP code 23453, approximately 68.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 31.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 23453?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 23453 is 8.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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