Virginia Beach, VA · standard
ZIP Code 23459
Virginia Beach County, Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,091
- 297/sq mi High-density area
- 24.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Virginia Beach has 1,091 residents, placing it in the 31st percentile of the 33,099 US ZIP codes with a reported population, at 297 people per square mile.
Source: USPS ZIP record + U.S. Census Bureau ZIP population. Rank compares ZIP 23459 against every US ZIP with a reported population; income/home-value percentiles are not available for this ZIP.
ZIP code 23459 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Virginia Beach, Virginia Beach County, Virginia, home to just 1,091 residents across 3.7 square miles, a density of 297 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
Median household income is not on file for ZIP 23459, but per-capita income is $27,597. The poverty rate is -, with unemployment at 0.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. The ACS does not report a median home value for this ZIP, so housing cost context is limited to the available tenure and rent fields.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 24.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 22.4, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Virginia Beach County, so 23459 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 23459
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Virginia Beach, VA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 23459.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
20 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 5
Accommodation and food services
5 establishments
- Retail trade 3
Retail trade
3 establishments
- Finance and insurance 3
Finance and insurance
3 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 23459, 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
1,091
Population
3.7
Area (sq mi)
297
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 23459?
22.4
Median Age
84.4%
Male
15.6%
Female
8.4%
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?
$27,597
Per Capita Income
0.0%
Unemployment Rate
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?
0
Total Housing Units
0
Occupied Units
0
Vacant Units
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 39 business establishments in ZIP 23459, employing approximately 323 people with a combined annual payroll of $17,551,000.
39
Businesses
323
Employees
$17.6M
Annual Payroll
4
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 20 | 51.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 5 | 12.8% |
| Retail trade | 3 | 7.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 7.7% |
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 23459 vs 23451 →
ZIP 23459 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 23462
Virginia Beach (23462)
61,973 residents
- 23454
Virginia Beach (23454)
60,283 residents
- 23452
Virginia Beach (23452)
59,321 residents
- 23455
Virginia Beach (23455)
47,938 residents
- 23451
Virginia Beach (23451)
41,544 residents
- 23453
Virginia Beach (23453)
35,960 residents
- 23460 1,201
Virginia Beach (23460)
1,201 residents
- 23459 1,091
Virginia Beach (23459)
1,091 residents
- 23461 287
Virginia Beach (23461)
287 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 23459 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23451 | Virginia Beach, VA | 41,544 | 4.0 mi |
| 23454 | Virginia Beach, VA | 60,283 | 6.8 mi |
| 23460 | Virginia Beach, VA | 1,201 | 8.1 mi |
| 23452 | Virginia Beach, VA | 59,321 | 6.7 mi |
| 23455 | Virginia Beach, VA | 47,938 | 7.3 mi |
| 23453 | Virginia Beach, VA | 35,960 | 10.1 mi |
| 23461 | Virginia Beach, VA | 287 | 10.8 mi |
| 23462 | Virginia Beach, VA | 61,973 | 9.5 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 23459, 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 (1,091 here; floor ≥1,000).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 23459 in?
ZIP code 23459 (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 23459?
ZIP code 23459 in Virginia Beach, VA has a population of 1,091 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 23459?
The largest racial group in ZIP 23459 is White at 46.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 23.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 23459?
ZIP code 23459 has 39 business establishments employing approximately 323 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 23459?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 23459 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (20), Accommodation and food services (5), Retail trade (3). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 23459?
In ZIP code 23459, 65.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
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