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Population and households in ZIP 23901
Household size in ZIP 23901
| Period | ZIP 23901 | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.76 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.20 | 2.68 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.24 | 2.68 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.19 | 2.62 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.56 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
ZIP 23901 is a place of small households, averaging 2.19 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Household size has dropped from 2.76 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 355 Virginia ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 32 have smaller households.
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 23901
| Period | ZIP 23901 | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 34.7 | 38.2 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 36.3 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 35.7 | 40.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 34.1 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | −0.6 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
ZIP 23901 is young: half of its residents are under 34.1, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young adults, many of them living alone or as couples. Since 2006–10, the median age has edged down from 34.7, even as the national median rose. Of the 355 Virginia ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 26 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 23901
| Period | ZIP 23901 | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.3% | 11.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 15.3% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 11.5% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 10.4% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.9 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in ten households in ZIP 23901 (10.4%), a little below the national share of 11.6%. That is in line with the rest of Virginia. The single-parent share is down 3.9 points from 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 23901
Renters in ZIP 23901
| Period | ZIP 23901 | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.0% | 31.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 36.7% | 33.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 37.0% | 33.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 42.5% | 32.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +5.4 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is more common in ZIP 23901 than nationally: 42.5% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% for the U.S. Among homeowners, 42.9% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the southeast and least common in the northeast. The renter share has risen 5.4 points since 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 23901
| Period | ZIP 23901 | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.5% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 16.2% | 10.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 25.1% | 9.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 21.3% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | +2.7 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 21.3% of the housing in ZIP 23901, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Since 2006–10, vacancy has risen 2.7 points, even as the national rate fell.
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 23901
| Period | ZIP 23901 | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1974 | 1978 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1978 | 1980 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1979 | 1981 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1972 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | −2 | +5 | +6 |
Housing in ZIP 23901 leans older: the median home dates to 1972, against 1980 nationally. Newer construction is concentrated in the northwest, 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 23901
| Period | ZIP 23901 | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $729 | $1,143 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $734 | $1,238 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $781 | $1,436 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $996 | $1,743 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$267 | +$600 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 23901 pays $996 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $267 a month since 2006–10, up 37%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 34.3% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the northwest; the highest 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 23901
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 23901
| Period | ZIP 23901 | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.2% | 35.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 25.0% | 36.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 25.6% | 39.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 30.5% | 42.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | +11.4 pts | +7.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are a little less common in ZIP 23901 than nationally: 30.5% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 11.4 points, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the center and least in the northwest.
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 23901
| Period | ZIP 23901 | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 79.8% | 86.8% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 81.5% | 88.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 85.2% | 89.9% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 87.9% | 91.6% | 89.3% |
| Change | +8.1 pts | +4.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
About as many adults in ZIP 23901 have finished high school as nationally: 87.9%, against 89.3%. The rate is lower than in Virginia overall (91.6%). Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 8.1 points, mirroring the country.
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 23901
| Period | ZIP 23901 | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.8% | 6.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.8% | 7.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.2% | 4.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.6% | 4.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −5.3 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in ZIP 23901 has been strong: just 1.6% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Of the 355 Virginia ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 13 have lower unemployment. Unemployment is down 5.3 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 23901 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 23901 | 2.19 | 34.1 | 10.4% | 42.5% | 21.3% | 1972 | $996 | 30.5% | 87.9% | 1.6% |
| ZIP 23909 | 1.91 | 19.4 | 3.9% | 0.0% | 69.8% | 1962 | $794 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 0.0% |
| ZIP 23943 | 1.75 | 20.7 | 8.6% | 40.3% | 38.0% | 1972 | $1,708 | 27.1% | 100.0% | 3.5% |
| ZIP 23966 | 2.46 | 39.1 | 15.3% | 41.1% | 8.2% | 1986 | $1,020 | 25.6% | 83.5% | 0.9% |
| ZIP 23960 | 2.62 | 33.9 | 18.3% | 25.4% | 12.1% | 1987 | $901 | 19.8% | 91.0% | 2.1% |
| ZIP 23954 | 2.56 | 43.9 | 13.8% | 30.3% | 14.3% | 1987 | $760 | 15.0% | 87.0% | 1.9% |
| ZIP 23942 | 2.38 | 42.5 | 9.7% | 23.4% | 12.8% | 1988 | $830 | 13.1% | 88.0% | 0.4% |
| ZIP 23922 | 2.10 | 45.2 | 12.5% | 27.3% | 33.7% | 1980 | $833 | 12.2% | 82.8% | 0.1% |
| ZIP 23958 | 2.60 | 42.1 | 8.9% | 24.7% | 11.6% | 1984 | $1,328 | 23.3% | 88.0% | 2.5% |
| ZIP 23934 | 2.10 | 47.7 | 18.8% | 32.6% | 25.8% | 1982 | $853 | 37.1% | 95.8% | 0.7% |
| ZIP 23083 | 2.45 | 42.5 | 3.7% | 13.5% | 8.4% | 1990 | $787 | 18.9% | 88.3% | 3.8% |
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 23901. 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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