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Poquoson, VA · standard

ZIP Code 23662

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

12,150
306/sq mi
$120,972
Median income
$400,300
Median home value
36.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Poquoson pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 9%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 21%
home value, US ZIPs
306
people per sq mi
85%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 23662 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 23662 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 39.7 square miles in Poquoson, Poquoson County, Virginia. The area is home to 12,150 residents, producing a population density of 306 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 23662 against Virginia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 23662 sits at $120,972 (41% above the Virginia average), while per-capita income is $51,194. The poverty rate stands at 4.5% and the unemployment rate at 3.1%. On housing, the median home value is $400,300 (20% above the state average) with median rent at $1,707 per month, and 84.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 23662 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 36.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.2, and the average commute is 27 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles, so you can benchmark 23662 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 23662

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 23662.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 23662, Poquoson, VA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

12,150

Population

39.7

Area (sq mi)

306

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 23662?

41.2

Median Age

50.8%

Male

49.2%

Female

3.9%

Foreign-Born

White 90.1%
African American 1.9%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.9%
Hispanic or Latino 4.2%

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?

$120,972

Median Household Income

+41% vs state

$51,194

Per Capita Income

4.5%

Poverty Rate

3.1%

Unemployment Rate

27.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 23662 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$120,972 Top 9% higher than 91% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). This entry sits in this band. $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 66.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 36.3%

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

What does housing look like?

4,971

Total Housing Units

4,728

Occupied Units

243

Vacant Units

2.66

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 84.6%
Renter 15.4%

$400,300

Median Home Value

+20% vs state

$1,707

Median Rent

1977

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

+1.2%

YoY Change (2024)

252

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+152%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 23662 have increased 1.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +152% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.0% 188
2021 +7.0% 201
2022 +13.0% 227
2023 +9.8% 249
2024 +1.2% 252

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 220 business establishments in ZIP 23662, employing approximately 1,255 people with a combined annual payroll of $44,743,000.

220

Businesses

1,255

Employees

$44.7M

Annual Payroll

11

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 45 20.4%
Other services (except public administration) 34 15.4%
Accommodation and food services 25 11.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 22 10.0%
Retail trade 21 9.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 19 8.6%
Health care and social assistance 18 8.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 15 6.8%
Finance and insurance 9 4.1%
Manufacturing 3 1.4%
Wholesale trade 3 1.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 23662 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 23662 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 23662 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 23662 ranks #3 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
23665 Hampton, VA 5,120 2.9 mi
23693 Yorktown, VA 23,292 5.0 mi
23669 Hampton, VA 43,148 5.8 mi
23664 Hampton, VA 10,194 5.3 mi
23666 Hampton, VA 49,825 5.7 mi
23696 Seaford, VA 3,669 5.7 mi
23663 Hampton, VA 14,495 7.2 mi
23661 Hampton, VA 14,113 8.7 mi
23692 Yorktown, VA 18,846 7.0 mi
23651 Fort Monroe, VA 696 8.9 mi

Related Areas

Poquoson County Poquoson, VA Virginia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 23662 in? ▼
ZIP code 23662 (Poquoson) is located in Poquoson County, Virginia. Poquoson County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/poquoson-va.
What is the population of ZIP code 23662? ▼
ZIP code 23662 in Poquoson, VA has a population of 12,150 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 23662? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 23662 is $120,972, which is 59% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 23662? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 23662 is $400,300, which is 44% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 23662? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 23662 is White at 90.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 23662? ▼
ZIP code 23662 has 220 business establishments employing approximately 1,255 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 23662? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 23662 are: Construction (45), Other services (except public administration) (34), Accommodation and food services (25). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 23662? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 23662 increased by 1.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 152%. 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 23662? ▼
In ZIP code 23662, 66.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 36.3% 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 23662? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 23662 is 27.2 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 23662? ▼
In ZIP code 23662, approximately 84.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 23662? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 23662 is 4.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Poquoson, VA

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U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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