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Household size in ZIP 23072
| Period | ZIP 23072 | Virginia Beach area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.64 | 2.64 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.62 | 2.66 | 2.68 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.51 | 2.61 | 2.68 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.74 | 2.54 | 2.62 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.10 | −0.10 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
The typical household in ZIP 23072 holds 2.74 people, slightly more than the U.S. average of 2.65. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.64, even as the national average fell.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in ZIP 23072
| Period | ZIP 23072 | Virginia Beach area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.0 | 37.0 | 38.2 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 41.3 | 37.6 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 44.0 | 38.6 | 40.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 42.5 | 39.2 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.5 | +2.2 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
The median resident of ZIP 23072 is 42.5 years old, a bit older than the national median of 40.1. The median age has climbed from 39.0 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in ZIP 23072
| Period | ZIP 23072 | Virginia Beach area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.5% | 13.7% | 11.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 14.3% | 13.6% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 11.6% | 12.9% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.6% | 12.9% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.9 pts | −0.7 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in ZIP 23072: 8.6% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has fallen 3.9 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in ZIP 23072
Renters in ZIP 23072
| Period | ZIP 23072 | Virginia Beach area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.5% | 35.1% | 31.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 21.8% | 37.6% | 33.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 23.0% | 38.4% | 33.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 26.9% | 36.6% | 32.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +5.5 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in ZIP 23072 own their homes; 26.9% rent, below the national share of 34.8%. About a third of owners (33.7%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is up 5.5 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in ZIP 23072
| Period | ZIP 23072 | Virginia Beach area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.6% | 9.1% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 9.3% | 9.7% | 10.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 11.2% | 9.5% | 9.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 8.5% | 7.6% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.0 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in ZIP 23072 is close to the national rate: 8.5% of homes are empty, against 9.6%. Vacancy has fallen 2.0 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in ZIP 23072
| Period | ZIP 23072 | Virginia Beach area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1978 | 1977 | 1978 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1981 | 1979 | 1980 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1980 | 1980 | 1981 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1986 | 1982 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +7 | +5 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in ZIP 23072 is younger than the country's: half of it was built after 1986, against 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1978 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the north, while the south has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in ZIP 23072
| Period | ZIP 23072 | Virginia Beach area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $717 | $1,107 | $1,143 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,051 | $1,232 | $1,238 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,169 | $1,358 | $1,436 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,148 | $1,647 | $1,743 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$431 | +$540 | +$600 | +$606 |
Rent in ZIP 23072 runs $1,148 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents are up $431 a month from 2006–10, a 60% jump, roughly in step with the nation. The typical renter here spends 29.8% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the south; the highest are in the northwest.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in ZIP 23072
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 23072
| Period | ZIP 23072 | Virginia Beach area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.4% | 27.5% | 35.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 22.8% | 28.9% | 36.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 22.8% | 32.0% | 39.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 22.3% | 35.4% | 42.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | +3.9 pts | +7.9 pts | +7.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 23072: 22.3% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 3.9 points, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the north and least in the west.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in ZIP 23072
| Period | ZIP 23072 | Virginia Beach area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 82.7% | 88.9% | 86.8% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 88.9% | 90.0% | 88.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 89.6% | 91.5% | 89.9% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 90.3% | 92.8% | 91.6% | 89.3% |
| Change | +7.7 pts | +3.9 pts | +4.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
About as many adults in ZIP 23072 have finished high school as nationally: 90.3%, against 89.3%. The rate is lower than in the Virginia Beach area as a whole (92.8%). Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 7.7 points, in line with the national trend.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in ZIP 23072
| Period | ZIP 23072 | Virginia Beach area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.4% | 6.5% | 6.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.7% | 8.2% | 7.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.2% | 5.6% | 4.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.6% | 4.9% | 4.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | +0.2 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been easier to find in ZIP 23072 than nationally: unemployment was 3.6%, against 5.4%. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
ZIP 23072 compared with nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP code | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 23072 | 2.74 | 42.5 | 8.6% | 26.9% | 8.5% | 1986 | $1,148 | 22.3% | 90.3% | 3.6% |
| ZIP 23062 | 2.32 | 55.4 | 4.6% | 49.5% | 25.9% | 1971 | $1,001 | 37.4% | 91.6% | 0.0% |
| ZIP 23690 | 2.35 | 32.3 | 16.7% | 27.4% | 10.7% | 1982 | $1,218 | 31.4% | 82.1% | 10.3% |
| ZIP 23691 | 2.50 | 30.3 | 14.3% | 39.7% | 12.4% | 1984 | $1,477 | 41.4% | 95.9% | 8.5% |
| ZIP 23603 | 2.15 | 35.5 | 8.5% | 39.1% | 5.5% | 1985 | $1,325 | 35.6% | 97.8% | 12.2% |
| ZIP 23696 | 2.90 | 41.8 | 4.3% | 9.9% | 5.5% | 1976 | $2,230 | 46.5% | 96.7% | 0.8% |
| ZIP 23692 | 2.56 | 45.9 | 8.5% | 21.2% | 5.5% | 1986 | $1,934 | 48.7% | 95.9% | 3.8% |
| ZIP 23608 | 2.51 | 35.4 | 19.2% | 49.7% | 6.4% | 1985 | $1,412 | 27.4% | 90.4% | 6.1% |
| ZIP 23021 | 2.18 | 55.9 | 1.3% | 12.6% | 20.7% | 1976 | $1,161 | 33.1% | 93.5% | 15.5% |
| ZIP 23604 | 3.93 | 21.8 | 5.9% | 99.2% | 17.5% | 2004 | $2,052 | 37.3% | 99.0% | 5.3% |
| ZIP 23163 | 2.41 | 51.0 | 4.4% | 5.1% | 32.3% | 1970 | $1,161 | 27.6% | 85.2% | 0.0% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up ZIP 23072. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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