Hampton, VA · standard

ZIP Code 23666

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

49,825
974/sq mi
$72,568
Median income
$253,000
Median home value
28.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Hampton pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

Top 49%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 42%
home value, US ZIPs
974
people per sq mi
53%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 23666 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 23666 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 51.2 square miles in Hampton, Hampton County, Virginia. The area is home to 49,825 residents, producing a population density of 974 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 23666 against Virginia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 23666 sits at $72,568 (15% below the Virginia average), while per-capita income is $38,822. The poverty rate stands at 10.9% and the unemployment rate at 5.7%. On housing, the median home value is $253,000 (24% below the state average) with median rent at $1,541 per month, and 52.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 23666 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 28.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.3, and the average commute is 22 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 additional ZIPs sharing Hampton County, so you can benchmark 23666 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 23666

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 23666.

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 23666, Hampton, 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

49,825

Population

51.2

Area (sq mi)

974

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 23666?

36.3

Median Age

48.3%

Male

51.7%

Female

7.7%

Foreign-Born

White 30.9%
African American 51.3%
Asian 3.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 11.0%
Hispanic or Latino 7.8%

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?

$72,568

Median Household Income

-15% vs state

$38,822

Per Capita Income

10.9%

Poverty Rate

5.7%

Unemployment Rate

21.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 23666 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$72,568 Top 49% higher than 51% 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 55.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 28.4%

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

What does housing look like?

25,037

Total Housing Units

23,511

Occupied Units

1,526

Vacant Units

2.29

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 52.9%
Renter 47.1%

$253,000

Median Home Value

-24% vs state

$1,541

Median Rent

1984

Median Year Built

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

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+7.6%

YoY Change (2024)

261

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+161%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 23666 have increased 7.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +161% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +7.8% 180
2021 +10.2% 198
2022 +10.4% 218
2023 +10.9% 242
2024 +7.6% 261

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 1,162 business establishments in ZIP 23666, employing approximately 20,925 people with a combined annual payroll of $913,076,000.

1,162

Businesses

20,925

Employees

$913.1M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 219 18.9%
Health care and social assistance 213 18.3%
Accommodation and food services 157 13.5%
Other services (except public administration) 137 11.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 89 7.7%
Construction 66 5.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 64 5.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 57 4.9%
Finance and insurance 55 4.7%
Transportation and warehousing 27 2.3%
Information 16 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 16 1.4%
Manufacturing 15 1.3%
Educational services 13 1.1%
Wholesale trade 10 0.9%
Management of companies and enterprises 6 0.5%

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 23666 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 23666 ranks the most populous — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 23666 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 23666 ranks #5 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
23601 Newport News, VA 25,127 3.1 mi
23605 Newport News, VA 13,854 3.2 mi
23661 Hampton, VA 14,113 3.7 mi
23665 Hampton, VA 5,120 3.2 mi
23669 Hampton, VA 43,148 3.8 mi
23607 Newport News, VA 24,519 5.0 mi
23693 Yorktown, VA 23,292 5.1 mi
23606 Newport News, VA 29,283 5.1 mi
23663 Hampton, VA 14,495 5.4 mi
23662 Poquoson, VA 12,150 5.7 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 23666 in?
ZIP code 23666 (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 23666?
ZIP code 23666 in Hampton, VA has a population of 49,825 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 23666?
The median household income in ZIP 23666 is $72,568, which is 5% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 23666?
The median home value in ZIP 23666 is $253,000, which is 9% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 23666?
The largest racial group in ZIP 23666 is African American at 51.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 23666?
ZIP code 23666 has 1,162 business establishments employing approximately 20,925 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 23666?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 23666 are: Retail trade (219), Health care and social assistance (213), Accommodation and food services (157). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 23666?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 23666 increased by 7.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 161%. 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 23666?
In ZIP code 23666, 55.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 28.4% 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 23666?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 23666 is 21.6 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 23666?
In ZIP code 23666, approximately 52.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 47.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 23666?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 23666 is 10.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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