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Virginia Beach, VA · standard

ZIP Code 23454

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

60,283
774/sq mi
$102,796
Median income
$416,700
Median home value
44.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 17%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 19%
home value, US ZIPs
774
people per sq mi
67%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 23454 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 23454 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Virginia Beach, Virginia Beach County, Virginia, with 60,283 residents across 77.9 square miles, a density of 774 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 23454 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $102,796 (20% above the Virginia average), while per-capita income is $51,661. 7.5% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 3.6%. Housing costs here run $416,700 for a typical home value (25% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,651 a month; 66.9% of homes are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 44.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.2, and the average commute is 23 minutes. Beyond these figures, 9 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Virginia Beach County, letting you compare 23454 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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 23454

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Virginia Beach, VA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 23454.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 23454, Virginia Beach, 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

60,283

Population

77.9

Area (sq mi)

774

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 23454?

38.2

Median Age

48.5%

Male

51.5%

Female

6.3%

Foreign-Born

White 69.1%
African American 15.0%
Asian 3.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.5%
Hispanic or Latino 6.7%

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?

$102,796

Median Household Income

+20% vs state

$51,661

Per Capita Income

7.5%

Poverty Rate

3.6%

Unemployment Rate

23.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 23454 ranks nationally

Virginia Beach, VA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$102,796 Top 17% higher than 83% 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%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $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 64.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 44.3%

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

What does housing look like?

24,007

Total Housing Units

22,862

Occupied Units

1,145

Vacant Units

2.52

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 66.9%
Renter 33.1%

$416,700

Median Home Value

+25% vs state

$1,651

Median Rent

1985

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

+7.5%

YoY Change (2024)

314

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+214%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 23454 have increased 7.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +214% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.4% 218
2021 +9.8% 240
2022 +15.4% 276
2023 +5.7% 292
2024 +7.5% 314

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 1,630 business establishments in ZIP 23454, employing approximately 22,246 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,108,834,000.

1,630

Businesses

22,246

Employees

$1.1B

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 238 14.6%
Other services (except public administration) 207 12.7%
Construction 201 12.3%
Retail trade 190 11.7%
Accommodation and food services 178 10.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 155 9.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 132 8.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 84 5.2%
Finance and insurance 53 3.3%
Wholesale trade 43 2.6%
Manufacturing 40 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 30 1.8%
Transportation and warehousing 27 1.7%
Information 20 1.2%
Educational services 20 1.2%
Management of companies and enterprises 7 0.4%
Industries not classified 3 0.2%

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 23454 vs 23460 →

ZIP 23454 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 23454 ranks #2 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 23454 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 23454 ranks #2 of 7 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 1.3 mi
23451 Virginia Beach, VA 41,544 3.0 mi
23452 Virginia Beach, VA 59,321 4.0 mi
23453 Virginia Beach, VA 35,960 4.0 mi
23459 Virginia Beach, VA 1,091 6.8 mi
23456 Virginia Beach, VA 51,748 6.4 mi
23461 Virginia Beach, VA 287 4.9 mi
23462 Virginia Beach, VA 61,973 7.1 mi
23455 Virginia Beach, VA 47,938 8.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Virginia Beach County

23464 standard
Virginia Beach, VA
Pop: 72,359
23462 standard
Virginia Beach, VA
Pop: 61,973
23452 standard
Virginia Beach, VA
Pop: 59,321
23456 standard
Virginia Beach, VA
Pop: 51,748
23455 standard
Virginia Beach, VA
Pop: 47,938
23451 standard
Virginia Beach, VA
Pop: 41,544

Related Areas

Virginia Beach County Virginia Beach, VA Virginia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 23454 in? ▼
ZIP code 23454 (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 23454? ▼
ZIP code 23454 in Virginia Beach, VA has a population of 60,283 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 23454? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 23454 is $102,796, which is 35% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 23454? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 23454 is $416,700, which is 50% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 23454? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 23454 is White at 69.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 23454? ▼
ZIP code 23454 has 1,630 business establishments employing approximately 22,246 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 23454? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 23454 are: Health care and social assistance (238), Other services (except public administration) (207), Construction (201). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 23454? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 23454 increased by 7.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 214%. 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 23454? ▼
In ZIP code 23454, 64.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 44.3% 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 23454? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 23454 is 23.2 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 23454? ▼
In ZIP code 23454, approximately 66.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 33.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 23454? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 23454 is 7.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.