PlainZIP

Yorktown, VA · standard

ZIP Code 23692

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

18,846
319/sq mi
$109,066
Median income
$417,200
Median home value
48.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Yorktown pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 14%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 19%
home value, US ZIPs
319
people per sq mi
79%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 23692 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 23692 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Yorktown, York County, Virginia, home to 18,846 residents across 59.2 square miles, a density of 319 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 23692 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $109,066 (27% above the Virginia average), while per-capita income is $54,281. 3.9% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 3.5%. On housing, the median home value is $417,200 (25% above the state average) with median rent at $1,837 per month, and 79.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 48.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.7, and the average commute is 25 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 23692, plus 5 more within York County, give a clearer read than the 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 23692

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Yorktown, VA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 23692.

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 23692, 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

18,846

Population

59.2

Area (sq mi)

319

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 23692?

43.7

Median Age

47.2%

Male

52.8%

Female

6.0%

Foreign-Born

White 74.4%
African American 10.6%
Asian 4.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.5%
Hispanic or Latino 6.2%

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?

$109,066

Median Household Income

+27% vs state

$54,281

Per Capita Income

3.9%

Poverty Rate

3.5%

Unemployment Rate

24.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 23692 ranks nationally

Yorktown, VA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$109,066 Top 14% higher than 86% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 66.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 48.6%

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

What does housing look like?

7,937

Total Housing Units

7,651

Occupied Units

286

Vacant Units

2.51

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 79.0%
Renter 21.0%

$417,200

Median Home Value

+25% vs state

$1,837

Median Rent

1987

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

+2.9%

YoY Change (2024)

259

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+159%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 23692 have increased 2.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +159% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.0% 194
2021 +6.0% 206
2022 +13.5% 234
2023 +7.9% 252
2024 +2.9% 259

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 491 business establishments in ZIP 23692, employing approximately 4,791 people with a combined annual payroll of $227,848,000.

491

Businesses

4,791

Employees

$227.8M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 87 17.7%
Retail trade 66 13.4%
Other services (except public administration) 61 12.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 53 10.8%
Health care and social assistance 45 9.2%
Accommodation and food services 44 9.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 31 6.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 26 5.3%
Finance and insurance 18 3.7%
Wholesale trade 14 2.9%
Transportation and warehousing 12 2.4%
Manufacturing 10 2.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 9 1.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 5 1.0%
Educational services 4 0.8%
Information 3 0.6%

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 23692 vs 23696 →

ZIP 23692 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 23692 ranks #6 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 23692 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 23692 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
23696 Seaford, VA 3,669 2.3 mi
23693 Yorktown, VA 23,292 4.1 mi
23690 Yorktown, VA 3,032 4.1 mi
23608 Newport News, VA 42,917 4.8 mi
23603 Newport News, VA 3,899 5.5 mi
23062 Gloucester Point, VA 2,340 5.5 mi
23602 Newport News, VA 39,676 5.4 mi
23601 Newport News, VA 25,127 8.6 mi
23072 Hayes, VA 11,541 7.9 mi
23606 Newport News, VA 29,283 7.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in York County

23693 standard
Yorktown, VA
Pop: 23,292
23665 standard
Hampton, VA
Pop: 5,120
23696 standard
Seaford, VA
Pop: 3,669
23690 standard
Yorktown, VA
Pop: 3,032
23691 standard
Yorktown, VA
Pop: 127

Related Areas

York County Yorktown, VA Virginia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 23692 in? ▼
ZIP code 23692 (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 23692? ▼
ZIP code 23692 in Yorktown, VA has a population of 18,846 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 23692? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 23692 is $109,066, which is 43% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 23692? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 23692 is $417,200, which is 50% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 23692? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 23692 is White at 74.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 23692? ▼
ZIP code 23692 has 491 business establishments employing approximately 4,791 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 23692? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 23692 are: Construction (87), Retail trade (66), Other services (except public administration) (61). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 23692? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 23692 increased by 2.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 159%. 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 23692? ▼
In ZIP code 23692, 66.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 48.6% 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 23692? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 23692 is 24.5 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 23692? ▼
In ZIP code 23692, approximately 79.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 23692? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 23692 is 3.9% 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.