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Household size in ZIP 23438
| Period | ZIP 23438 | Virginia Beach area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.54 | 2.64 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.68 | 2.66 | 2.68 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.72 | 2.61 | 2.68 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.73 | 2.54 | 2.62 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.19 | −0.10 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
The typical household in ZIP 23438 holds 2.73 people, slightly more than the U.S. average of 2.65. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.54, but in a place this small, survey estimates can swing a lot from one release to the next.
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 23438
| Period | ZIP 23438 | Virginia Beach area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 44.5 | 37.0 | 38.2 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 46.9 | 37.6 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 48.0 | 38.6 | 40.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 39.9 | 39.2 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | −4.5 | +2.2 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in ZIP 23438 are younger than 39.9 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1.
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 23438
| Period | ZIP 23438 | Virginia Beach area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.5% | 13.7% | 11.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.1% | 13.6% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 9.8% | 12.9% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.6% | 12.9% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.0 pts | −0.7 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 6.6% of households in ZIP 23438, well below the national share of 11.6%.
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 23438
Renters in ZIP 23438
| Period | ZIP 23438 | Virginia Beach area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.5% | 35.1% | 31.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 18.0% | 37.6% | 33.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 17.1% | 38.4% | 33.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 3.7% | 36.6% | 32.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | −17.8 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 23438 is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 3.7% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 25.4% have no mortgage at all, well below the national share of 39.8%.
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 23438
| Period | ZIP 23438 | Virginia Beach area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.9% | 9.1% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 13.0% | 9.7% | 10.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 15.3% | 9.5% | 9.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.6% | 7.6% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −5.4 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 5.6% of homes in ZIP 23438 are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing.
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 23438
| Period | ZIP 23438 | Virginia Beach area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1979 | 1977 | 1978 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1972 | 1979 | 1980 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1979 | 1980 | 1981 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1991 | 1982 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +12 | +5 | +5 | +6 |
ZIP 23438 has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1991, versus 1980 nationally.
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 23438
| Period | ZIP 23438 | Virginia Beach area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $882 | $1,107 | $1,143 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $903 | $1,232 | $1,238 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,138 | $1,358 | $1,436 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,307 | $1,647 | $1,743 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$424 | +$540 | +$600 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 23438 pays $1,307 a month for rent and utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rent takes 38.9% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
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 23438
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 23438
| Period | ZIP 23438 | Virginia Beach area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.5% | 27.5% | 35.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 18.1% | 28.9% | 36.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 25.6% | 32.0% | 39.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 22.3% | 35.4% | 42.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.8 pts | +7.9 pts | +7.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 23438: 22.3% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%.
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 23438
| Period | ZIP 23438 | Virginia Beach area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 82.5% | 88.9% | 86.8% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 87.8% | 90.0% | 88.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 81.0% | 91.5% | 89.9% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.6% | 92.8% | 91.6% | 89.3% |
| Change | +13.1 pts | +3.9 pts | +4.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in ZIP 23438: 95.6% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%.
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 23438
| Period | ZIP 23438 | Virginia Beach area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.7% | 6.5% | 6.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 4.8% | 8.2% | 7.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.2% | 5.6% | 4.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.3% | 4.9% | 4.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.4 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in ZIP 23438 has been strong: just 1.3% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 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 23438 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 23438 | 2.73 | 39.9 | 6.6% | 3.7% | 5.6% | 1991 | $1,307 | 22.3% | 95.6% | 1.3% |
| ZIP 27937 | 2.32 | 46.9 | 7.0% | 19.8% | 6.3% | 1987 | $1,067 | 10.3% | 87.9% | 7.6% |
| ZIP 27926 | 2.80 | 38.8 | 6.7% | 13.1% | 11.0% | 1990 | $1,356 | 11.2% | 91.9% | 0.9% |
| ZIP 23437 | 2.46 | 43.1 | 9.4% | 18.7% | 3.4% | 1986 | $1,237 | 23.4% | 89.2% | 3.9% |
| ZIP 27979 | 2.62 | 47.8 | 6.8% | 11.4% | 18.5% | 1987 | $1,377 | 13.5% | 92.9% | 2.0% |
| ZIP 27938 | 2.32 | 56.4 | 7.1% | 22.9% | 15.9% | 1984 | $1,123 | 10.8% | 89.2% | 9.7% |
| ZIP 27935 | 2.87 | 44.0 | 3.1% | 29.6% | 11.3% | 1995 | $935 | 8.2% | 90.5% | 8.6% |
| ZIP 23851 | 2.36 | 43.0 | 16.7% | 38.8% | 10.6% | 1972 | $1,070 | 24.3% | 88.5% | 7.3% |
| ZIP 27818 | 1.87 | 57.1 | 10.3% | 9.2% | 5.7% | 1977 | $1,028 | 21.1% | 94.9% | 0.1% |
| ZIP 27976 | 3.17 | 39.5 | 6.8% | 13.1% | 3.3% | 1999 | $1,186 | 28.1% | 93.0% | 6.0% |
| ZIP 23874 | 2.14 | 48.5 | 6.6% | 22.8% | 18.4% | 1976 | $1,022 | 14.8% | 91.1% | 11.9% |
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 23438. 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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