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Hampton, VA · standard

ZIP Code 23661

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

14,113
1,159/sq mi
$65,446
Median income
$220,500
Median home value
26.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Hampton pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

39th pct
household income, US ZIPs
49th pct
home value, US ZIPs
1,159
people per sq mi
70%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 23661 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 23661 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Hampton, Hampton County, Virginia, home to 14,113 residents across 12.2 square miles, a density of 1,159 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 23661 reports a modest median household income of $65,446 (24% below the Virginia average), while per-capita income is $41,729. Local economic indicators show a 7.1% poverty rate alongside 5.2% unemployment. Median home value sits at $220,500 (34% below the state average), median rent at $1,285 a month, and owner-occupancy at 69.6%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 26.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.6, and the average commute is 24 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 additional ZIPs sharing Hampton County, so you can benchmark 23661 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 23661

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Hampton, VA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 23661.

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 23661, Hampton, 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

14,113

Population

12.2

Area (sq mi)

1,159

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 23661?

42.6

Median Age

49.8%

Male

50.2%

Female

4.1%

Foreign-Born

White 34.4%
African American 56.4%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.9%
Hispanic or Latino 6.7%

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?

$65,446

Median Household Income

-24% vs state

$41,729

Per Capita Income

7.1%

Poverty Rate

5.2%

Unemployment Rate

23.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 23661 ranks nationally

Hampton, VA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$65,446 39th percentile higher than 39% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $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 53.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.4%

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

What does housing look like?

6,879

Total Housing Units

6,299

Occupied Units

580

Vacant Units

2.19

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 69.6%
Renter 30.4%

$220,500

Median Home Value

-34% vs state

$1,285

Median Rent

1954

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

-2.4%

YoY Change (2024)

266

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+166%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 23661 have decreased 2.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +166% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 -4.0% 183
2021 +17.7% 216
2022 +15.9% 250
2023 +9.1% 273
2024 -2.4% 266

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 312 business establishments in ZIP 23661, employing approximately 5,299 people with a combined annual payroll of $317,944,000.

312

Businesses

5,299

Employees

$317.9M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 56 17.9%
Wholesale trade 44 14.1%
Other services (except public administration) 36 11.5%
Retail trade 34 10.9%
Manufacturing 28 9.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 26 8.3%
Transportation and warehousing 19 6.1%
Health care and social assistance 17 5.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 14 4.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 13 4.2%
Accommodation and food services 13 4.2%
Educational services 4 1.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 1.0%

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 23661 vs 23607 →

ZIP 23661 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 23661 ranks #7 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 23661 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 23661 ranks #8 of 9 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
23607 Newport News, VA 24,519 2.4 mi
23605 Newport News, VA 13,854 2.8 mi
23666 Hampton, VA 49,825 3.7 mi
23651 Fort Monroe, VA 696 4.5 mi
23669 Hampton, VA 43,148 3.9 mi
23663 Hampton, VA 14,495 4.4 mi
23665 Hampton, VA 5,120 5.8 mi
23601 Newport News, VA 25,127 5.5 mi
23703 Portsmouth, VA 25,739 8.9 mi
23662 Poquoson, VA 12,150 8.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Hampton County

23666 standard
Hampton, VA
Pop: 49,825
23669 standard
Hampton, VA
Pop: 43,148
23663 standard
Hampton, VA
Pop: 14,495
23664 standard
Hampton, VA
Pop: 10,194
23651 standard
Fort Monroe, VA
Pop: 696

Related Areas

Hampton County Hampton, VA Virginia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 23661 in? ▼
ZIP code 23661 (Hampton) is located in Hampton County, Virginia. Hampton County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/hampton-va.
What is the population of ZIP code 23661? ▼
ZIP code 23661 in Hampton, VA has a population of 14,113 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 23661? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 23661 is $65,446, which is 14% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 23661? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 23661 is $220,500, which is 21% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 23661? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 23661 is African American at 56.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 23661? ▼
ZIP code 23661 has 312 business establishments employing approximately 5,299 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 23661? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 23661 are: Construction (56), Wholesale trade (44), Other services (except public administration) (36). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 23661? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 23661 decreased by 2.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 166%. 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 23661? ▼
In ZIP code 23661, 53.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 26.4% 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 23661? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 23661 is 23.8 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 23661? ▼
In ZIP code 23661, approximately 69.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 30.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 23661? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 23661 is 7.1% 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.