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Household size in ZIP 23321
| Period | ZIP 23321 | Virginia Beach area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.80 | 2.64 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.83 | 2.66 | 2.68 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.84 | 2.61 | 2.68 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.76 | 2.54 | 2.62 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.03 | −0.10 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 23321 average 2.76 people, a bit above the national 2.65, so families with children are somewhat more common here. Since 2006–10, household size has edged down from 2.80, mirroring the country.
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 23321
| Period | ZIP 23321 | Virginia Beach area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.1 | 37.0 | 38.2 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 37.7 | 37.6 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 38.6 | 38.6 | 40.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 38.3 | 39.2 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.2 | +2.2 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
The median resident of ZIP 23321 is 38.3 years old, a few years younger than the national median of 40.1. The median age has climbed from 37.1 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. The youngest areas are in the southeast, the oldest in the northeast.
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 23321
| Period | ZIP 23321 | Virginia Beach area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.9% | 13.7% | 11.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 13.7% | 13.6% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 12.9% | 12.9% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 14.7% | 12.9% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +1.8 pts | −0.7 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in ZIP 23321: 14.7% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has risen 1.8 points, even as the national share fell. ZIP 23321 has a higher share of single-parent households than the great majority of Virginia ZIP codes.
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 23321
Renters in ZIP 23321
| Period | ZIP 23321 | Virginia Beach area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.9% | 35.1% | 31.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 24.9% | 37.6% | 33.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 24.5% | 38.4% | 33.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 20.5% | 36.6% | 32.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.6 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 20.5% of households in ZIP 23321 rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. About a quarter of owners (25.3%) have paid off their mortgages, well below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is up 0.6 points from 2006–10, as it has 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 23321
| Period | ZIP 23321 | Virginia Beach area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.9% | 9.1% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 4.8% | 9.7% | 10.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.0% | 9.5% | 9.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 4.7% | 7.6% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.2 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in ZIP 23321: just 4.7% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. ZIP 23321 has a lower vacancy rate than most Virginia ZIP codes.
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 23321
| Period | ZIP 23321 | Virginia Beach area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1984 | 1977 | 1978 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1984 | 1979 | 1980 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1986 | 1980 | 1981 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1989 | 1982 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +5 | +5 | +6 |
Much of the housing in ZIP 23321 is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1989, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1984 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the west, while the center 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 23321
| Period | ZIP 23321 | Virginia Beach area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,141 | $1,107 | $1,143 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,347 | $1,232 | $1,238 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,418 | $1,358 | $1,436 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,625 | $1,647 | $1,743 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$484 | +$540 | +$600 | +$606 |
Rent in ZIP 23321 runs $1,625 a month at the median, utilities included, close to the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents are up $484 a month from 2006–10, a 42% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 34.6% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. The priciest rents are in the east; the most affordable are in the southwest.
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 23321
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 23321
| Period | ZIP 23321 | Virginia Beach area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 29.9% | 27.5% | 35.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 31.3% | 28.9% | 36.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 33.9% | 32.0% | 39.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 38.2% | 35.4% | 42.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | +8.3 pts | +7.9 pts | +7.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are about as common in ZIP 23321 as nationally: 38.2% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 8.3 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 23321
| Period | ZIP 23321 | Virginia Beach area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 90.1% | 88.9% | 86.8% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 91.4% | 90.0% | 88.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 93.6% | 91.5% | 89.9% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.4% | 92.8% | 91.6% | 89.3% |
| Change | +6.2 pts | +3.9 pts | +4.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in ZIP 23321: 96.4% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 6.2 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. ZIP 23321 has a higher share of high school graduates than the great majority of Virginia ZIP codes.
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 23321
| Period | ZIP 23321 | Virginia Beach area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.5% | 6.5% | 6.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.1% | 8.2% | 7.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.0% | 5.6% | 4.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.7% | 4.9% | 4.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | +0.2 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 23321 is close to the national rate: 4.7% of the labor force, against 5.4%. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current 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 23321 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 23321 | 2.76 | 38.3 | 14.7% | 20.5% | 4.7% | 1989 | $1,625 | 38.2% | 96.4% | 4.7% |
| ZIP 23701 | 2.42 | 40.7 | 16.5% | 31.3% | 6.3% | 1967 | $1,451 | 22.7% | 90.0% | 8.0% |
| ZIP 23435 | 2.65 | 38.8 | 11.2% | 31.1% | 6.0% | 2003 | $1,978 | 44.4% | 94.1% | 3.7% |
| ZIP 23703 | 2.55 | 37.3 | 17.8% | 30.1% | 7.1% | 1978 | $1,575 | 30.8% | 91.2% | 4.4% |
| ZIP 23707 | 2.35 | 36.7 | 22.8% | 44.3% | 8.3% | 1959 | $1,176 | 24.1% | 85.8% | 5.3% |
| ZIP 23702 | 2.43 | 32.5 | 20.0% | 52.4% | 6.8% | 1965 | $1,423 | 12.8% | 90.5% | 7.6% |
| ZIP 23704 | 2.23 | 37.5 | 19.3% | 60.0% | 10.6% | 1967 | $1,370 | 24.0% | 85.3% | 8.8% |
| ZIP 23708 | 2.04 | 27.2 | 7.3% | 64.3% | 8.0% | 1990 | $1,564 | 29.2% | 93.1% | 2.7% |
| ZIP 23709 | 2.34 | 22.2 | 17.7% | 42.1% | 7.0% | 1967 | $1,300 | 18.9% | 100.0% | 6.6% |
| ZIP 23323 | 3.01 | 37.3 | 12.1% | 14.3% | 4.7% | 1993 | $1,843 | 36.1% | 93.7% | 6.5% |
| ZIP 23507 | 1.95 | 39.3 | 1.8% | 56.1% | 7.8% | 1950 | $1,498 | 69.5% | 98.2% | 2.7% |
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 23321. 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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