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 High-density area
- $120,972
- Median income Above-median income area
- $400,300
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 36.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 23662 (Poquoson, VA) rose +1.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 249.0 in 2023 to 251.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 23662 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Poquoson, Poquoson County, Virginia, home to 12,150 residents across 39.7 square miles, a density of 306 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 23662 skews affluent, with a median household income of $120,972 (41% above the average Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $51,194. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 4.5% and unemployment is 3.1%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $400,300 (20% above the average Virginia ZIP), while 84.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,707.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 36.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.2, and the average commute is 27 minutes. The page surfaces 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles, giving 23662 an immediate geographic comparison rather than a national benchmark 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 23662
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Poquoson, VA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 23662.
- Construction
Construction
45 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
34 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
25 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
22 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
21 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 23662, Poquoson, 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
12,150
Population
39.7
Area (sq mi)
306
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 23662?
41.2
Median Age
50.8%
Male
49.2%
Female
3.9%
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?
$120,972
Median Household Income
+41% vs state ZIP avg
$51,194
Per Capita Income
4.5%
Poverty Rate
3.1%
Unemployment Rate
27.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 23662 ranks among Virginia ZIPs
Poquoson, 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)
$120,972 Top 15% higher than 85% 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
4,971housing units
4,971
Total Housing Units
4,728
Occupied Units
243
Vacant Units
2.66
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$400,300
Median Home Value
+20% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 23662 vs 23665 →
ZIP 23662 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 23666
Hampton (23666)
49,825 residents
- 23669
Hampton (23669)
43,148 residents
- 23693
Yorktown (23693)
23,292 residents
- 23692 18,846
Yorktown (23692)
18,846 residents
- 23663 14,495
Hampton (23663)
14,495 residents
- 23661 14,113
Hampton (23661)
14,113 residents
- 23662 12,150
Poquoson (23662)
12,150 residents
- 23664 10,194
Hampton (23664)
10,194 residents
- 23665 5,120
Hampton (23665)
5,120 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 23662 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 23662 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 23696
Seaford (23696)
$142,788 median income
- 23693
Yorktown (23693)
$124,433 median income
- 23662
Poquoson (23662)
$120,972 median income
- 23692
Yorktown (23692)
$109,066 median income
- 23651
Fort Monroe (23651)
$97,500 median income
- 23664
Hampton (23664)
$87,412 median income
- 23665
Hampton (23665)
$80,000 median income
- 23666
Hampton (23666)
$72,568 median income
- 23669
Hampton (23669)
$71,222 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 23662, 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 (12,150 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 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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