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 High-density area
- $130,533
- Median income Above-median income area
- $474,700
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 46.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 23456 (Virginia Beach, VA) rose +2.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 300.4 in 2023 to 308.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $53,594. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 3.9% and unemployment is 3.2%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $474,700 (42% above the average Virginia ZIP), while 88.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $2,057.
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. The page also surfaces 9 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Virginia Beach County, so 23456 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 23456
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Virginia Beach, VA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 23456.
- Construction
Construction
153 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
147 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
143 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
134 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
128 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 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
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 23456?
40.0
Median Age
50.6%
Male
49.4%
Female
13.6%
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?
$130,533
Median Household Income
+53% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
22,281housing units
22,281
Total Housing Units
20,594
Occupied Units
1,687
Vacant Units
2.95
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$474,700
Median Home Value
+42% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 23464
Virginia Beach (23464)
72,359 residents
- 23462
Virginia Beach (23462)
61,973 residents
- 23454
Virginia Beach (23454)
60,283 residents
- 23452
Virginia Beach (23452)
59,321 residents
- 23456
Virginia Beach (23456)
51,748 residents
- 23451
Virginia Beach (23451)
41,544 residents
- 23453
Virginia Beach (23453)
35,960 residents
- 23457 4,289
Virginia Beach (23457)
4,289 residents
- 23460 1,201
Virginia Beach (23460)
1,201 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 23456 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 23456 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 23456
Virginia Beach (23456)
$130,533 median income
- 23457
Virginia Beach (23457)
$116,250 median income
- 23454
Virginia Beach (23454)
$102,796 median income
- 23451
Virginia Beach (23451)
$100,697 median income
- 23453
Virginia Beach (23453)
$93,838 median income
- 23464
Virginia Beach (23464)
$92,468 median income
- 23452
Virginia Beach (23452)
$79,085 median income
- 23462
Virginia Beach (23462)
$69,040 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 23456, 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 (51,748 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 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.
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