Virginia Beach, VA · standard
ZIP Code 23457
Virginia Beach County, Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,289
- 25/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $116,250
- Median income Above-median income area
- $571,000
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 30.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Virginia Beach pairs an upper-quartile household income with top-decile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 11%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 10%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 25
- people per sq mi
- 87%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 23457 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 23457 (Virginia Beach, VA) rose +13.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 254.2 in 2023 to 288.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 23457 covers 171.6 square miles in Virginia Beach, Virginia Beach County, Virginia (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,289 residents on file, a density of 25 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 23457 skews affluent, with a median household income of $116,250 (36% above the average Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $48,056. The poverty rate is 12.7%, with unemployment at 1.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $571,000 (71% above the average Virginia ZIP), while 86.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,110.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 30.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.8, and the average commute is 31 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Virginia Beach County, so 23457 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 23457
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Virginia Beach, VA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 23457.
- Construction
Construction
41 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
17 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 15
Other services (except public administration)
15 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 10
Professional, scientific, and technical services
10 establishments
- Retail trade 9
Retail trade
9 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 23457, 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
4,289
Population
171.6
Area (sq mi)
25
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 23457?
39.8
Median Age
51.3%
Male
48.7%
Female
2.6%
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?
$116,250
Median Household Income
+36% vs state ZIP avg
$48,056
Per Capita Income
12.7%
Poverty Rate
1.7%
Unemployment Rate
31.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 23457 ranks among Virginia ZIPs
Virginia Beach, 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)
$116,250 Top 17% higher than 83% 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
1,722housing units
1,722
Total Housing Units
1,695
Occupied Units
27
Vacant Units
2.84
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$571,000
Median Home Value
+71% vs state ZIP avg
$1,110
Median Rent
1990
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
+13.3%
YoY Change (2024)
288
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+188%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 23457 have increased 13.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +188% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.2% | 207 |
| 2021 | +6.9% | 221 |
| 2022 | +7.1% | 237 |
| 2023 | +7.3% | 254 |
| 2024 | +13.3% | 288 |
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 118 business establishments in ZIP 23457, employing approximately 741 people with a combined annual payroll of $32,281,000.
118
Businesses
741
Employees
$32.3M
Annual Payroll
10
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 41 | 34.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 17 | 14.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 15 | 12.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 10 | 8.5% |
| Retail trade | 9 | 7.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 7 | 5.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 4 | 3.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 2.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 2.5% |
| Educational services | 3 | 2.5% |
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 23457 vs 27950 →
ZIP 23457 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 23456
Virginia Beach (23456)
51,748 residents
- 27958 10,144
Moyock (27958)
10,144 residents
- 23457 4,289
Virginia Beach (23457)
4,289 residents
- 27950 2,006
Knotts Island (27950)
2,006 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 23457 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 23457 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
- 27958
Moyock (27958)
$112,177 median income
- 27950
Knotts Island (27950)
$88,250 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 23457 ranks #2 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 23457, 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 (4,289 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 23457 in?
ZIP code 23457 (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 23457?
ZIP code 23457 in Virginia Beach, VA has a population of 4,289 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 23457?
The median household income in ZIP 23457 is $116,250, which is 52% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 23457?
The median home value in ZIP 23457 is $571,000, which is 105% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 23457?
The largest racial group in ZIP 23457 is White at 89.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 23457?
ZIP code 23457 has 118 business establishments employing approximately 741 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 23457?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 23457 are: Construction (41), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (17), Other services (except public administration) (15). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 23457?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 23457 increased by 13.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 188%. 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 23457?
In ZIP code 23457, 61.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 30.2% 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 23457?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 23457 is 31.0 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 23457?
In ZIP code 23457, approximately 86.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 13.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 23457?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 23457 is 12.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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