Population 29,664 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Household size in ZIP 23518
| Period | ZIP 23518 | Virginia Beach area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.71 | 2.64 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.62 | 2.66 | 2.68 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.46 | 2.61 | 2.68 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.55 | 2.54 | 2.62 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.16 | −0.10 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 23518 run a little small, averaging 2.55 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. The picture is much the same across the Virginia Beach area. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.71, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 23518
| Period | ZIP 23518 | Virginia Beach area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.6 | 37.0 | 38.2 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 37.0 | 37.6 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 38.0 | 38.6 | 40.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 37.5 | 39.2 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.0 | +2.2 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
ZIP 23518 is a little younger than the country as a whole: its median age is 37.5, against 40.1 nationally. The median age has climbed from 36.6 in 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 23518
| Period | ZIP 23518 | Virginia Beach area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.1% | 13.7% | 11.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 14.9% | 13.6% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 11.7% | 12.9% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 11.4% | 12.9% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.7 pts | −0.7 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are about as common in ZIP 23518 as they are nationally: 11.4%, against 11.6%. Single parents are less common here than in the Virginia Beach area as a whole (12.9%). The single-parent share has fallen 2.7 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 23518
Renters in ZIP 23518
| Period | ZIP 23518 | Virginia Beach area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.3% | 35.1% | 31.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 45.6% | 37.6% | 33.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 45.8% | 38.4% | 33.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 41.0% | 36.6% | 32.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.7 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is a bit more common in ZIP 23518 than nationally: 41.0% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% for the U.S. About a third of owners (32.8%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the southwest and least common in the center. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 1.7 points, 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 23518
| Period | ZIP 23518 | Virginia Beach area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.3% | 9.1% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 9.4% | 9.7% | 10.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.0% | 9.5% | 9.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 8.8% | 7.6% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −4.5 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in ZIP 23518 is close to the national rate: 8.8% of homes are empty, against 9.6%. Vacancy has fallen 4.5 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 23518
| Period | ZIP 23518 | Virginia Beach area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1966 | 1977 | 1978 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1967 | 1979 | 1980 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1969 | 1980 | 1981 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1972 | 1982 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +5 | +5 | +6 |
ZIP 23518 is a place of older homes: half were built before 1972, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The median year built has moved up from 1966 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the northeast, while the northwest 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 23518
| Period | ZIP 23518 | Virginia Beach area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $970 | $1,107 | $1,143 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,153 | $1,232 | $1,238 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,267 | $1,358 | $1,436 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,630 | $1,647 | $1,743 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$659 | +$540 | +$600 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 23518 costs $1,630 a month with utilities, close to the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $659 a month from 2006–10, a 68% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 32.8% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the west; the highest are in the east.
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 23518
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 23518
| Period | ZIP 23518 | Virginia Beach area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.4% | 27.5% | 35.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 23.9% | 28.9% | 36.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 28.7% | 32.0% | 39.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 33.6% | 35.4% | 42.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | +11.2 pts | +7.9 pts | +7.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are about as common in ZIP 23518 as nationally: 33.6% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 11.2 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the northeast 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 23518
| Period | ZIP 23518 | Virginia Beach area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 86.1% | 88.9% | 86.8% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 86.8% | 90.0% | 88.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 89.6% | 91.5% | 89.9% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 92.5% | 92.8% | 91.6% | 89.3% |
| Change | +6.4 pts | +3.9 pts | +4.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in ZIP 23518 is a bit above the national rate: 92.5% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The picture is much the same across the Virginia Beach area. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 6.4 points, as it has nationally.
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 23518
| Period | ZIP 23518 | Virginia Beach area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.5% | 6.5% | 6.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.4% | 8.2% | 7.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.0% | 5.6% | 4.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.3% | 4.9% | 4.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −6.2 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in ZIP 23518 has been strong: just 3.3% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 6.2 points, in line with the national trend. 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 23518 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 23518 | 2.55 | 37.5 | 11.4% | 41.0% | 8.8% | 1972 | $1,630 | 33.6% | 92.5% | 3.3% |
| ZIP 23513 | 2.47 | 36.5 | 20.8% | 45.9% | 10.1% | 1965 | $1,344 | 22.2% | 87.5% | 5.5% |
| ZIP 23503 | 2.20 | 38.1 | 12.3% | 50.7% | 9.3% | 1965 | $1,379 | 31.4% | 91.6% | 4.0% |
| ZIP 23509 | 2.45 | 40.9 | 16.6% | 37.7% | 11.6% | 1954 | $1,341 | 31.0% | 88.9% | 5.9% |
| ZIP 23505 | 2.27 | 33.8 | 13.1% | 62.1% | 8.2% | 1965 | $1,490 | 30.6% | 92.3% | 6.6% |
| ZIP 23502 | 2.51 | 38.8 | 17.1% | 53.8% | 7.5% | 1968 | $1,469 | 22.0% | 89.2% | 7.4% |
| ZIP 23455 | 2.44 | 41.2 | 11.2% | 38.2% | 7.4% | 1979 | $2,000 | 41.1% | 95.1% | 3.2% |
| ZIP 23551 | 2.68 | 21.2 | 12.2% | 97.4% | 3.1% | 1965 | $2,101 | 20.9% | 98.3% | 4.7% |
| ZIP 23504 | 2.53 | 31.5 | 27.4% | 60.3% | 12.7% | 1973 | $1,061 | 25.3% | 85.3% | 13.2% |
| ZIP 23508 | 2.39 | 29.7 | 6.6% | 49.3% | 10.1% | 1969 | $1,672 | 54.3% | 93.4% | 4.8% |
| ZIP 23517 | 1.84 | 36.8 | 5.8% | 68.0% | 4.6% | 1957 | $1,456 | 57.3% | 95.9% | 4.5% |
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 23518. 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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