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Virginia Beach, VA · standard

ZIP Code 23456

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

51,748
404/sq mi
$130,533
Median income
$474,700
Median home value
46.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 7%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 14%
home value, US ZIPs
404
people per sq mi
89%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 23456 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 23456 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Virginia Beach, Virginia Beach County, Virginia, with 51,748 residents across 128.0 square miles, a density of 404 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 23456 skews affluent, with a median household income of $130,533 (53% above the Virginia average), while per-capita income is $53,594. Poverty here runs at 3.9%, with unemployment measured at 3.2%. Housing costs here run $474,700 for a typical home value (42% above the state average), with rent averaging $2,057 a month; 88.8% of homes are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 46.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40, and the average commute is 26 minutes. We also surface 9 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Virginia Beach County, so you can benchmark 23456 against its immediate geography rather than a national average 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 23456

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Virginia Beach, VA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 23456.

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 23456, 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

51,748

Population

128.0

Area (sq mi)

404

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 23456?

40.0

Median Age

50.6%

Male

49.4%

Female

13.6%

Foreign-Born

White 60.6%
African American 13.1%
Asian 13.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.4%
Hispanic or Latino 9.0%

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?

$130,533

Median Household Income

+53% vs state

$53,594

Per Capita Income

3.9%

Poverty Rate

3.2%

Unemployment Rate

25.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 23456 ranks nationally

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

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

$130,533 Top 7% higher than 93% 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%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). This entry sits in this band. $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 65.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 46.2%

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

What does housing look like?

22,281

Total Housing Units

20,594

Occupied Units

1,687

Vacant Units

2.95

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 88.8%
Renter 11.2%

$474,700

Median Home Value

+42% vs state

$2,057

Median Rent

1995

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

+2.5%

YoY Change (2024)

308

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+208%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 23456 have increased 2.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +208% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.1% 223
2021 +10.4% 246
2022 +13.6% 280
2023 +7.4% 300
2024 +2.5% 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 1,117 business establishments in ZIP 23456, employing approximately 13,455 people with a combined annual payroll of $586,578,000.

1,117

Businesses

13,455

Employees

$586.6M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 153 13.7%
Health care and social assistance 147 13.2%
Other services (except public administration) 143 12.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 134 12.0%
Accommodation and food services 128 11.5%
Retail trade 105 9.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 79 7.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 53 4.7%
Finance and insurance 37 3.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 36 3.2%
Transportation and warehousing 34 3.0%
Information 18 1.6%
Educational services 17 1.5%
Wholesale trade 15 1.3%
Manufacturing 10 0.9%
Management of companies and enterprises 4 0.4%

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 23456 vs 23460 →

ZIP 23456 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 23456 ranks #5 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 23456 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 23456 ranks the highest of 8 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 5.1 mi
23453 Virginia Beach, VA 35,960 4.2 mi
23454 Virginia Beach, VA 60,283 6.4 mi
23461 Virginia Beach, VA 287 4.9 mi
23457 Virginia Beach, VA 4,289 8.2 mi
23451 Virginia Beach, VA 41,544 9.4 mi
23452 Virginia Beach, VA 59,321 8.4 mi
23464 Virginia Beach, VA 72,359 9.1 mi
23462 Virginia Beach, VA 61,973 9.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in Virginia Beach County

23464 standard
Virginia Beach, VA
Pop: 72,359
23462 standard
Virginia Beach, VA
Pop: 61,973
23454 standard
Virginia Beach, VA
Pop: 60,283
23452 standard
Virginia Beach, VA
Pop: 59,321
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 23456 in? ▼
ZIP code 23456 (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 23456? ▼
ZIP code 23456 in Virginia Beach, VA has a population of 51,748 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 23456? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 23456 is $130,533, which is 71% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 23456? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 23456 is $474,700, which is 71% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 23456? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 23456 is White at 60.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 23456? ▼
ZIP code 23456 has 1,117 business establishments employing approximately 13,455 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 23456? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 23456 are: Construction (153), Health care and social assistance (147), Other services (except public administration) (143). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 23456? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 23456 increased by 2.5% 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 23456? ▼
In ZIP code 23456, 65.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 46.2% 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 23456? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 23456 is 25.6 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 23456? ▼
In ZIP code 23456, approximately 88.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 11.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 23456? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 23456 is 3.9% 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.