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Population and households in ZIP 23936
Household size in ZIP 23936
| Period | ZIP 23936 | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1.99 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.54 | 2.68 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.74 | 2.68 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.31 | 2.62 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.32 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
ZIP 23936 is a place of small households, averaging 2.31 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 1.99, even as the national average fell.
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 23936
| Period | ZIP 23936 | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 48.1 | 38.2 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 43.3 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 42.0 | 40.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 42.3 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | −5.8 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
ZIP 23936 skews a little older than the country: its median age is 42.3, against 40.1 nationally. Since 2006–10, the median age has dropped from 48.1, even as the national median rose. The youngest areas are in the southwest, the oldest in the northwest.
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 23936
| Period | ZIP 23936 | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.1% | 11.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 13.8% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 20.9% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 15.1% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +3.0 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head just over one in seven households in ZIP 23936 (15.1%), well above the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has risen 3.0 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell. ZIP 23936 has a higher share of single-parent households than the great majority of Virginia ZIP codes.
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 23936
Renters in ZIP 23936
| Period | ZIP 23936 | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.5% | 31.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 24.8% | 33.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 23.5% | 33.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 21.4% | 32.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | −1.0 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 23936 is largely a place of homeowners: only 21.4% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Just over four in ten owners (42.3%) have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally. The renter share is down 1.0 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
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 23936
| Period | ZIP 23936 | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.8% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 17.1% | 10.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 18.6% | 9.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 14.9% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −8.9 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in ZIP 23936: 14.9% of homes are empty, 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. Vacancy is down 8.9 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than 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 23936
| Period | ZIP 23936 | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1969 | 1978 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1981 | 1980 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1990 | 1981 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1990 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +21 | +5 | +6 |
Much of the housing in ZIP 23936 is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1990, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1969 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the north, while the southeast 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 23936
| Period | ZIP 23936 | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $481 | $1,143 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $585 | $1,238 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $829 | $1,436 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,090 | $1,743 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$609 | +$600 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 23936 costs $1,090 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $609 a month from 2006–10, a 127% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 26.2% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the southwest; the highest are in the northeast.
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 23936
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 23936
| Period | ZIP 23936 | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.5% | 35.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 10.8% | 36.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 10.8% | 39.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 13.6% | 42.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | +1.1 pts | +7.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 23936: 13.6% 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 edged up 1.1 points, a smaller shift than nationally. Of the 355 Virginia ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 19 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 23936
| Period | ZIP 23936 | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 63.2% | 86.8% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 70.6% | 88.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 78.2% | 89.9% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 86.4% | 91.6% | 89.3% |
| Change | +23.2 pts | +4.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
Nearly one in seven adults in ZIP 23936 never finished high school, a bit more than nationally: 86.4% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 23.2 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. ZIP 23936 has a lower share of high school graduates than at least four in five 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 23936
| Period | ZIP 23936 | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.5% | 6.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.9% | 7.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.9% | 4.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.2% | 4.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.4 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in ZIP 23936 has been strong: just 3.2% 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 23936 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 23936 | 2.31 | 42.3 | 15.1% | 21.4% | 14.9% | 1990 | $1,090 | 13.6% | 86.4% | 3.2% |
| ZIP 23921 | 2.18 | 51.5 | 10.6% | 27.6% | 19.6% | 1994 | $786 | 22.4% | 88.3% | 3.4% |
| ZIP 23004 | 2.66 | 40.0 | 12.8% | 25.7% | 10.8% | 1986 | $1,112 | 16.1% | 87.3% | 3.8% |
| ZIP 23123 | 2.62 | 42.1 | 12.6% | 32.6% | 11.9% | 1977 | $1,087 | 9.7% | 85.0% | 10.1% |
| ZIP 23040 | 2.34 | 48.8 | 11.9% | 25.0% | 11.0% | 1989 | $1,078 | 14.7% | 86.9% | 4.5% |
| ZIP 24562 | 2.31 | 50.3 | 12.7% | 21.9% | 20.0% | 1993 | $770 | 23.2% | 85.5% | 8.0% |
| ZIP 24599 | 2.33 | 43.5 | 3.6% | 18.0% | 23.1% | 1991 | $852 | 17.8% | 82.5% | 7.9% |
| ZIP 23027 | 2.43 | 43.9 | 19.7% | 30.6% | 11.2% | 1994 | $1,132 | 18.4% | 89.4% | 3.3% |
| ZIP 24581 | 2.45 | 45.2 | 1.6% | 19.9% | 25.1% | 1989 | $762 | 26.8% | 83.7% | 9.8% |
| ZIP 24553 | 2.58 | 42.6 | 7.7% | 18.5% | 10.7% | 1986 | $957 | 18.4% | 88.7% | 4.1% |
| ZIP 22922 | 2.49 | 43.5 | 2.4% | 13.0% | 16.9% | 1981 | $777 | 29.2% | 84.3% | 3.5% |
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 23936. 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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