Virginia Beach, VA · standard
ZIP Code 23462
Virginia Beach County, Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 61,973
- 2,055/sq mi High-density area
- $69,040
- Median income Near-median income area
- $286,500
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 30.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Virginia Beach pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a suburban-density, mixed-tenure and unusually populous area.
- 45th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 36%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 2,055
- people per sq mi
- 54%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 23462 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 23462 (Virginia Beach, VA) rose +6.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 295.5 in 2023 to 315.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 23462 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Virginia Beach, Virginia Beach County, Virginia, with 61,973 residents across 30.2 square miles, a density of 2,055 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 23462 reports a modest median household income of $69,040 (19% below the average Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $37,881. The poverty rate is 14.7%, with unemployment at 3.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $286,500 (14% below the average Virginia ZIP) and median rent is $1,713; 53.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 30.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.3, and the average commute is 24 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Virginia Beach County, so 23462 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 23462
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Virginia Beach, VA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 23462.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
301 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
250 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
246 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
192 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
184 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 23462, 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
61,973
Population
30.2
Area (sq mi)
2,055
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 23462?
36.3
Median Age
46.2%
Male
53.8%
Female
8.3%
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?
$69,040
Median Household Income
-19% vs state ZIP avg
$37,881
Per Capita Income
14.7%
Poverty Rate
3.2%
Unemployment Rate
23.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 23462 ranks nationally
Virginia Beach, VA household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$69,040 45th percentile higher than 45% 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
30,290housing units
30,290
Total Housing Units
28,527
Occupied Units
1,763
Vacant Units
2.31
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$286,500
Median Home Value
-14% vs state ZIP avg
$1,713
Median Rent
1983
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
+6.8%
YoY Change (2024)
316
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+216%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 23462 have increased 6.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +216% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +7.2% | 223 |
| 2021 | +8.6% | 242 |
| 2022 | +15.7% | 280 |
| 2023 | +5.4% | 295 |
| 2024 | +6.8% | 316 |
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 2,006 business establishments in ZIP 23462, employing approximately 33,985 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,992,821,000.
2,006
Businesses
33,985
Employees
$2.0B
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 301 | 15.0% |
| Retail trade | 250 | 12.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 246 | 12.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 192 | 9.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 184 | 9.2% |
| Construction | 177 | 8.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 175 | 8.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 112 | 5.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 107 | 5.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 64 | 3.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 47 | 2.3% |
| Educational services | 42 | 2.1% |
| Information | 36 | 1.8% |
| Manufacturing | 27 | 1.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 26 | 1.3% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 16 | 0.8% |
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 23462 vs 23455 →
ZIP 23462 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
- 23455
Virginia Beach (23455)
47,938 residents
- 23453
Virginia Beach (23453)
35,960 residents
- 23513
Norfolk (23513)
29,595 residents
- 23504 23,483
Norfolk (23504)
23,483 residents
- 23502 20,678
Norfolk (23502)
20,678 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 23462 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 23462 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 23454
Virginia Beach (23454)
$102,796 median income
- 23455
Virginia Beach (23455)
$94,069 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
- 23325
Chesapeake (23325)
$69,909 median income
- 23462
Virginia Beach (23462)
$69,040 median income
- 23513
Norfolk (23513)
$68,380 median income
- 23502
Norfolk (23502)
$63,208 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 23462 ranks #7 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23455 | Virginia Beach, VA | 47,938 | 3.9 mi |
| 23464 | Virginia Beach, VA | 72,359 | 3.2 mi |
| 23452 | Virginia Beach, VA | 59,321 | 3.3 mi |
| 23502 | Norfolk, VA | 20,678 | 3.7 mi |
| 23325 | Chesapeake, VA | 17,592 | 5.1 mi |
| 23523 | Norfolk, VA | 7,793 | 6.7 mi |
| 23453 | Virginia Beach, VA | 35,960 | 5.5 mi |
| 23504 | Norfolk, VA | 23,483 | 6.4 mi |
| 23454 | Virginia Beach, VA | 60,283 | 7.1 mi |
| 23513 | Norfolk, VA | 29,595 | 6.0 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 23462, 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 (61,973 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 23462 in?
ZIP code 23462 (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 23462?
ZIP code 23462 in Virginia Beach, VA has a population of 61,973 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 23462?
The median household income in ZIP 23462 is $69,040, which is 10% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 23462?
The median home value in ZIP 23462 is $286,500, which is 3% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 23462?
The largest racial group in ZIP 23462 is White at 47.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 12.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 23462?
ZIP code 23462 has 2,006 business establishments employing approximately 33,985 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 23462?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 23462 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (301), Retail trade (250), Health care and social assistance (246). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 23462?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 23462 increased by 6.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 216%. 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 23462?
In ZIP code 23462, 56.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 30.7% 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 23462?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 23462 is 23.5 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 23462?
In ZIP code 23462, approximately 53.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 46.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 23462?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 23462 is 14.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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