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Household size in ZIP 23504
| Period | ZIP 23504 | Virginia Beach area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.97 | 2.64 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.83 | 2.66 | 2.68 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.70 | 2.61 | 2.68 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.53 | 2.54 | 2.62 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.44 | −0.10 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
The average household in ZIP 23504 has 2.53 people, a bit under the U.S. average of 2.65. Household size has dropped from 2.97 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Households are largest in the south and smallest in the northwest.
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 23504
| Period | ZIP 23504 | Virginia Beach area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 29.6 | 37.0 | 38.2 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 29.3 | 37.6 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 31.5 | 38.6 | 40.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 31.5 | 39.2 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.9 | +2.2 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 31.5, ZIP 23504 is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young adults, many of them living alone or as couples. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 29.6, mirroring the country. Only ten of the 355 Virginia ZIP codes with 5,000+ people are younger.
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 23504
| Period | ZIP 23504 | Virginia Beach area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 35.7% | 13.7% | 11.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 31.7% | 13.6% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 26.7% | 12.9% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 27.4% | 12.9% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −8.3 pts | −0.7 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head more than a quarter of households in ZIP 23504 (27.4%), well above the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 8.3 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 355 Virginia ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only two have a higher share of single-parent households.
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 23504
Renters in ZIP 23504
| Period | ZIP 23504 | Virginia Beach area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 68.4% | 35.1% | 31.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 64.5% | 37.6% | 33.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 68.4% | 38.4% | 33.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 60.3% | 36.6% | 32.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | −8.1 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in ZIP 23504: 60.3% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. Among homeowners, 29.4% have no mortgage at all, well below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has fallen 8.1 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose. Of the 355 Virginia ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 26 have a higher share of renters.
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 23504
| Period | ZIP 23504 | Virginia Beach area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.3% | 9.1% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.4% | 9.7% | 10.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 12.9% | 9.5% | 9.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 12.7% | 7.6% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.6 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy runs high in ZIP 23504: 12.7% of homes are empty, against 9.6% nationally. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones. Vacancy is down 1.6 points from 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 23504
| Period | ZIP 23504 | Virginia Beach area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1967 | 1977 | 1978 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1969 | 1979 | 1980 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1972 | 1980 | 1981 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1973 | 1982 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +5 | +5 | +6 |
Housing in ZIP 23504 leans older: the median home dates to 1973, against 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1967 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building.
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 23504
| Period | ZIP 23504 | Virginia Beach area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $577 | $1,107 | $1,143 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $855 | $1,232 | $1,238 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $930 | $1,358 | $1,436 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,061 | $1,647 | $1,743 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$484 | +$540 | +$600 | +$606 |
Rent in ZIP 23504 runs $1,061 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $484 a month since 2006–10, up 84%, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 36.4% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. The priciest rents are in the northwest; 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 23504
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 23504
| Period | ZIP 23504 | Virginia Beach area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.4% | 27.5% | 35.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 19.2% | 28.9% | 36.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 24.8% | 32.0% | 39.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 25.3% | 35.4% | 42.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | +10.9 pts | +7.9 pts | +7.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 23504: 25.3% 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 10.9 points, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the northwest and least in the southwest.
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 23504
| Period | ZIP 23504 | Virginia Beach area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 76.0% | 88.9% | 86.8% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 78.6% | 90.0% | 88.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 79.5% | 91.5% | 89.9% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 85.3% | 92.8% | 91.6% | 89.3% |
| Change | +9.3 pts | +3.9 pts | +4.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in seven adults in ZIP 23504 never finished high school, more than nationally: 85.3% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 9.3 points, mirroring the country. ZIP 23504 has a lower 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 23504
| Period | ZIP 23504 | Virginia Beach area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.3% | 6.5% | 6.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 15.4% | 8.2% | 7.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 13.9% | 5.6% | 4.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 13.2% | 4.9% | 4.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −7.1 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 23504 runs well above the national rate: 13.2% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Only one other Virginia ZIP code with 5,000+ people has higher unemployment. Unemployment has fallen 7.1 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 23504 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 23504 | 2.53 | 31.5 | 27.4% | 60.3% | 12.7% | 1973 | $1,061 | 25.3% | 85.3% | 13.2% |
| ZIP 23510 | 1.73 | 34.8 | 15.1% | 80.3% | 8.4% | 1973 | $1,428 | 48.9% | 90.9% | 5.2% |
| ZIP 23509 | 2.45 | 40.9 | 16.6% | 37.7% | 11.6% | 1954 | $1,341 | 31.0% | 88.9% | 5.9% |
| ZIP 23517 | 1.84 | 36.8 | 5.8% | 68.0% | 4.6% | 1957 | $1,456 | 57.3% | 95.9% | 4.5% |
| ZIP 23507 | 1.95 | 39.3 | 1.8% | 56.1% | 7.8% | 1950 | $1,498 | 69.5% | 98.2% | 2.7% |
| ZIP 23523 | 2.58 | 33.0 | 37.9% | 66.4% | 7.9% | 1964 | $1,070 | 12.1% | 80.8% | 4.4% |
| ZIP 23708 | 2.04 | 27.2 | 7.3% | 64.3% | 8.0% | 1990 | $1,564 | 29.2% | 93.1% | 2.7% |
| ZIP 23508 | 2.39 | 29.7 | 6.6% | 49.3% | 10.1% | 1969 | $1,672 | 54.3% | 93.4% | 4.8% |
| ZIP 23513 | 2.47 | 36.5 | 20.8% | 45.9% | 10.1% | 1965 | $1,344 | 22.2% | 87.5% | 5.5% |
| ZIP 23502 | 2.51 | 38.8 | 17.1% | 53.8% | 7.5% | 1968 | $1,469 | 22.0% | 89.2% | 7.4% |
| ZIP 23704 | 2.23 | 37.5 | 19.3% | 60.0% | 10.6% | 1967 | $1,370 | 24.0% | 85.3% | 8.8% |
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 23504. 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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