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Population and households in ZIP 23702
Household size in ZIP 23702
| Period | ZIP 23702 | Virginia Beach area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.64 | 2.64 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.71 | 2.66 | 2.68 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.56 | 2.61 | 2.68 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.43 | 2.54 | 2.62 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.21 | −0.10 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
The average household in ZIP 23702 has 2.43 people, under the U.S. average of 2.65. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.64, a much bigger shift than nationally. Households are largest in the north and smallest in the center.
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 23702
| Period | ZIP 23702 | Virginia Beach area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 31.7 | 37.0 | 38.2 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 31.2 | 37.6 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 33.9 | 38.6 | 40.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 32.5 | 39.2 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.7 | +2.2 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
ZIP 23702 is young: half of its residents are under 32.5, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young adults, many of them living alone or as couples. The median age has crept up from 31.7 in 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. Of the 355 Virginia ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 14 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 23702
| Period | ZIP 23702 | Virginia Beach area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.5% | 13.7% | 11.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 25.1% | 13.6% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 17.7% | 12.9% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 20.0% | 12.9% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.6 pts | −0.7 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in ZIP 23702: 20.0% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 2.6 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only 14 of the 355 Virginia ZIP codes with 5,000+ people 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 23702
Renters in ZIP 23702
| Period | ZIP 23702 | Virginia Beach area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 43.4% | 35.1% | 31.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 55.6% | 37.6% | 33.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 59.0% | 38.4% | 33.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 52.4% | 36.6% | 32.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +9.0 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in ZIP 23702 rent: 52.4% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. About three in ten owners (29.6%) have paid off their mortgages, well below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is up 9.0 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 23702
| Period | ZIP 23702 | Virginia Beach area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.3% | 9.1% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 9.2% | 9.7% | 10.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 16.9% | 9.5% | 9.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.8% | 7.6% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.5 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in ZIP 23702: 6.8% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. The picture is much the same across the Virginia Beach area. Vacancy has fallen 3.5 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 23702
| Period | ZIP 23702 | Virginia Beach area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1958 | 1977 | 1978 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1957 | 1979 | 1980 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1960 | 1980 | 1981 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1965 | 1982 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +7 | +5 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in ZIP 23702 is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1965, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The median year built has moved up from 1958 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the north, the oldest in the east. Only 28 of the 355 Virginia ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have older homes.
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 23702
| Period | ZIP 23702 | Virginia Beach area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $861 | $1,107 | $1,143 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,102 | $1,232 | $1,238 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,064 | $1,358 | $1,436 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,423 | $1,647 | $1,743 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$562 | +$540 | +$600 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 23702 costs $1,423 a month with utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $562 a month from 2006–10, a 65% jump, roughly in step with the nation. Rent takes 35.0% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Rents run highest in the northwest and lowest in the south.
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 23702
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 23702
| Period | ZIP 23702 | Virginia Beach area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.8% | 27.5% | 35.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.6% | 28.9% | 36.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 13.2% | 32.0% | 39.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 12.8% | 35.4% | 42.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.0 pts | +7.9 pts | +7.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 23702: 12.8% 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 4.0 points, as it has nationally. Of the 355 Virginia ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 12 have a lower share of college graduates.
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 23702
| Period | ZIP 23702 | Virginia Beach area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 78.5% | 88.9% | 86.8% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 75.9% | 90.0% | 88.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 85.9% | 91.5% | 89.9% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 90.5% | 92.8% | 91.6% | 89.3% |
| Change | +12.0 pts | +3.9 pts | +4.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
About as many adults in ZIP 23702 have finished high school as nationally: 90.5%, against 89.3%. The rate is lower than in the wider Virginia Beach area (92.8%). The share with a diploma is up 12.0 points from 2006–10, 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 23702
| Period | ZIP 23702 | Virginia Beach area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.9% | 6.5% | 6.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 13.0% | 8.2% | 7.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.9% | 5.6% | 4.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.6% | 4.9% | 4.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.3 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in ZIP 23702: 7.6% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. Of the 355 Virginia ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 24 have higher unemployment. 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 23702 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 23702 | 2.43 | 32.5 | 20.0% | 52.4% | 6.8% | 1965 | $1,423 | 12.8% | 90.5% | 7.6% |
| ZIP 23709 | 2.34 | 22.2 | 17.7% | 42.1% | 7.0% | 1967 | $1,300 | 18.9% | 100.0% | 6.6% |
| ZIP 23704 | 2.23 | 37.5 | 19.3% | 60.0% | 10.6% | 1967 | $1,370 | 24.0% | 85.3% | 8.8% |
| ZIP 23701 | 2.42 | 40.7 | 16.5% | 31.3% | 6.3% | 1967 | $1,451 | 22.7% | 90.0% | 8.0% |
| ZIP 23707 | 2.35 | 36.7 | 22.8% | 44.3% | 8.3% | 1959 | $1,176 | 24.1% | 85.8% | 5.3% |
| ZIP 23708 | 2.04 | 27.2 | 7.3% | 64.3% | 8.0% | 1990 | $1,564 | 29.2% | 93.1% | 2.7% |
| ZIP 23324 | 2.84 | 35.1 | 20.4% | 46.6% | 8.8% | 1972 | $1,311 | 21.4% | 88.1% | 6.1% |
| ZIP 23523 | 2.58 | 33.0 | 37.9% | 66.4% | 7.9% | 1964 | $1,070 | 12.1% | 80.8% | 4.4% |
| ZIP 23323 | 3.01 | 37.3 | 12.1% | 14.3% | 4.7% | 1993 | $1,843 | 36.1% | 93.7% | 6.5% |
| ZIP 23510 | 1.73 | 34.8 | 15.1% | 80.3% | 8.4% | 1973 | $1,428 | 48.9% | 90.9% | 5.2% |
| 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 23702. 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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