Yorktown, VA · standard
ZIP Code 23690
York County, Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,032
- 154/sq mi High-density area
- $80,644
- Median income Near-median income area
- $361,900
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 32.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Yorktown pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 37%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 25%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 154
- people per sq mi
- 73%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 23690 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 23690 covers 19.7 square miles in Yorktown, York County, Virginia (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,032 residents on file, a density of 154 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 23690 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $80,644 (6% below the average Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $42,101. The poverty rate is 21.2%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Median home value is $361,900 (8% above the average Virginia ZIP) and median rent is $947; 73.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 32.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 30.6, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 more in York County, so 23690 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 23690
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Yorktown, VA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 23690.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
8 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
6 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
5 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 3
Real estate and rental and leasing
3 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
3 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 23690, Yorktown, 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
3,032
Population
19.7
Area (sq mi)
154
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 23690?
30.6
Median Age
53.3%
Male
46.7%
Female
7.5%
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?
$80,644
Median Household Income
-6% vs state ZIP avg
$42,101
Per Capita Income
21.2%
Poverty Rate
5.6%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 23690 ranks among Virginia ZIPs
Yorktown, 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)
$80,644 Top 42% higher than 58% of 804 Virginia ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Virginia 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
1,595housing units
1,595
Total Housing Units
1,497
Occupied Units
98
Vacant Units
2.48
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$361,900
Median Home Value
+8% vs state ZIP avg
$947
Median Rent
1998
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 41 business establishments in ZIP 23690, employing approximately 451 people with a combined annual payroll of $24,683,000.
41
Businesses
451
Employees
$24.7M
Annual Payroll
6
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services | 8 | 19.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 6 | 14.6% |
| Retail trade | 5 | 12.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 7.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 7.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 3 | 7.3% |
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 23690 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 23608
Newport News (23608)
42,917 residents
- 23602
Newport News (23602)
39,676 residents
- 23606
Newport News (23606)
29,283 residents
- 23692
Yorktown (23692)
18,846 residents
- 23072 11,541
Hayes (23072)
11,541 residents
- 23604 5,720
Fort Eustis (23604)
5,720 residents
- 23603 3,899
Newport News (23603)
3,899 residents
- 23696 3,669
Seaford (23696)
3,669 residents
- 23690 3,032
Yorktown (23690)
3,032 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 23690 ranks #9 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 23690 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
- 23692
Yorktown (23692)
$109,066 median income
- 23603
Newport News (23603)
$88,246 median income
- 23690
Yorktown (23690)
$80,644 median income
- 23604
Fort Eustis (23604)
$80,047 median income
- 23602
Newport News (23602)
$79,475 median income
- 23072
Hayes (23072)
$74,559 median income
- 23606
Newport News (23606)
$72,874 median income
- 23608
Newport News (23608)
$71,126 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 23690 ranks #4 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23062 | Gloucester Point, VA | 2,340 | 2.8 mi |
| 23691 | Yorktown, VA | 127 | 2.6 mi |
| 23603 | Newport News, VA | 3,899 | 3.0 mi |
| 23608 | Newport News, VA | 42,917 | 4.9 mi |
| 23692 | Yorktown, VA | 18,846 | 4.1 mi |
| 23602 | Newport News, VA | 39,676 | 7.4 mi |
| 23072 | Hayes, VA | 11,541 | 5.7 mi |
| 23696 | Seaford, VA | 3,669 | 5.7 mi |
| 23604 | Fort Eustis, VA | 5,720 | 7.1 mi |
| 23606 | Newport News, VA | 29,283 | 10.0 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 23690, 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 (3,032 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 23690 in?
ZIP code 23690 (Yorktown) is located in York County, Virginia. York County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/york-va.
What is the population of ZIP code 23690?
ZIP code 23690 in Yorktown, VA has a population of 3,032 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 23690?
The median household income in ZIP 23690 is $80,644, which is 6% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 23690?
The median home value in ZIP 23690 is $361,900, which is 30% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 23690?
The largest racial group in ZIP 23690 is White at 57.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 21.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 23690?
ZIP code 23690 has 41 business establishments employing approximately 451 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 23690?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 23690 are: Accommodation and food services (8), Other services (except public administration) (6), Retail trade (5). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 23690?
In ZIP code 23690, 52.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 32.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 23690?
In ZIP code 23690, approximately 73.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 27.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 23690?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 23690 is 21.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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