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Yorktown, VA · standard

ZIP Code 23693

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

23,292
671/sq mi
$124,433
Median income
$488,400
Median home value
56.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 8%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 14%
home value, US ZIPs
671
people per sq mi
71%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 23693 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 23693 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Yorktown, York County, Virginia, with 23,292 residents across 34.7 square miles, a density of 671 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 23693 skews affluent, with a median household income of $124,433 (45% above the Virginia average), while per-capita income is $58,209. 4.9% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 2.5%. Median home value sits at $488,400 (46% above the state average), median rent at $1,779 a month, and owner-occupancy at 71.3%.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 56.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.5, and the average commute is 22 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 5 more sharing York County, letting you compare 23693 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 23693

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Yorktown, VA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 23693.

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 23693, 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

23,292

Population

34.7

Area (sq mi)

671

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 23693?

41.5

Median Age

50.7%

Male

49.3%

Female

12.6%

Foreign-Born

White 60.8%
African American 14.1%
Asian 11.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.9%
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?

$124,433

Median Household Income

+45% vs state

$58,209

Per Capita Income

4.9%

Poverty Rate

2.5%

Unemployment Rate

21.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 23693 ranks nationally

Yorktown, VA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$124,433 Top 8% higher than 92% 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 71.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 56.4%

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

What does housing look like?

9,204

Total Housing Units

9,026

Occupied Units

178

Vacant Units

2.57

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 71.3%
Renter 28.7%

$488,400

Median Home Value

+46% vs state

$1,779

Median Rent

1994

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

+4.6%

YoY Change (2024)

261

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+161%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 23693 have increased 4.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +161% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.2% 196
2021 +4.9% 206
2022 +11.1% 229
2023 +9.2% 250
2024 +4.6% 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 461 business establishments in ZIP 23693, employing approximately 5,029 people with a combined annual payroll of $191,057,000.

461

Businesses

5,029

Employees

$191.1M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 65 14.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 63 13.7%
Construction 60 13.0%
Accommodation and food services 52 11.3%
Retail trade 45 9.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 35 7.6%
Health care and social assistance 34 7.4%
Finance and insurance 28 6.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 22 4.8%
Wholesale trade 16 3.5%
Educational services 11 2.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 10 2.2%
Transportation and warehousing 7 1.5%
Manufacturing 6 1.3%
Information 4 0.9%

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 23693 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 23693 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 23693 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 23693 ranks #2 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
23692 Yorktown, VA 18,846 4.1 mi
23602 Newport News, VA 39,676 3.9 mi
23601 Newport News, VA 25,127 4.7 mi
23696 Seaford, VA 3,669 4.8 mi
23662 Poquoson, VA 12,150 5.0 mi
23606 Newport News, VA 29,283 4.3 mi
23666 Hampton, VA 49,825 5.1 mi
23665 Hampton, VA 5,120 5.1 mi
23605 Newport News, VA 13,854 7.4 mi
23608 Newport News, VA 42,917 5.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in York County

23692 standard
Yorktown, VA
Pop: 18,846
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 23693 in? ▼
ZIP code 23693 (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 23693? ▼
ZIP code 23693 in Yorktown, VA has a population of 23,292 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 23693? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 23693 is $124,433, which is 63% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 23693? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 23693 is $488,400, which is 76% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 23693? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 23693 is White at 60.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 23693? ▼
ZIP code 23693 has 461 business establishments employing approximately 5,029 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 23693? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 23693 are: Other services (except public administration) (65), Professional, scientific, and technical services (63), Construction (60). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 23693? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 23693 increased by 4.6% 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 23693? ▼
In ZIP code 23693, 71.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 56.4% 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 23693? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 23693 is 21.9 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 23693? ▼
In ZIP code 23693, approximately 71.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 28.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 23693? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 23693 is 4.9% 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.