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Population and households in ZIP 23970
Household size in ZIP 23970
| Period | ZIP 23970 | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.63 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.41 | 2.68 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.47 | 2.68 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.18 | 2.62 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.44 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 23970 are small: just 2.18 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Household size has dropped from 2.63 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only 27 of the 355 Virginia ZIP codes with 5,000+ people 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 23970
| Period | ZIP 23970 | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.6 | 38.2 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 43.2 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 41.8 | 40.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 43.7 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.1 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
The median resident of ZIP 23970 is 43.7 years old, older than the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 41.6, in line with the national trend. Residents skew youngest in the south and oldest in the east.
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 23970
| Period | ZIP 23970 | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.9% | 11.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 15.6% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 18.2% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 19.3% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +2.4 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head nearly one in five households in ZIP 23970 (19.3%), well above the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has risen 2.4 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell. Only 17 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 23970
Renters in ZIP 23970
| Period | ZIP 23970 | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 33.7% | 31.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 36.6% | 33.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 44.2% | 33.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 41.3% | 32.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +7.6 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Just over four in ten households in ZIP 23970 rent their homes (41.3%), a bit above the national share of 34.8%. Nearly half of owners (48.4%) have paid off their mortgages, above the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the east; owners are most common in the southwest. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 7.6 points, 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 23970
| Period | ZIP 23970 | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.3% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 17.7% | 10.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 16.9% | 9.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 13.3% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.0 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
More homes sit empty in ZIP 23970 than nationally: 13.3%, against 9.6%. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 3.0 points, 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 23970
| Period | ZIP 23970 | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1977 | 1978 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1976 | 1980 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1975 | 1981 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1982 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +5 | +6 |
The typical home in ZIP 23970 was built around 1982, about the same vintage as the country's housing overall (1980). The median year built has moved up from 1977 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 23970
| Period | ZIP 23970 | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $602 | $1,143 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $715 | $1,238 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $719 | $1,436 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,007 | $1,743 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$405 | +$600 | +$606 |
Rent in ZIP 23970 runs $1,007 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents are up $405 a month from 2006–10, a 67% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 29.5% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the center; 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 23970
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 23970
| Period | ZIP 23970 | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.9% | 35.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 16.4% | 36.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 19.8% | 39.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 18.5% | 42.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | +1.6 pts | +7.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 23970: 18.5% 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 1.6 points, a smaller shift than nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the east 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 23970
| Period | ZIP 23970 | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 74.5% | 86.8% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 78.3% | 88.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 79.5% | 89.9% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 84.5% | 91.6% | 89.3% |
| Change | +10.0 pts | +4.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
Nearly one in six adults in ZIP 23970 never finished high school, more than nationally: 84.5% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. The share with a diploma has risen 10.0 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Only 34 of the 355 Virginia ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a lower share of high school graduates.
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 23970
| Period | ZIP 23970 | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.1% | 6.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.7% | 7.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.1% | 4.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.6% | 4.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.5 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in ZIP 23970 has been strong: just 2.6% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has edged down 1.5 points, mirroring the country. 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 23970 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 23970 | 2.18 | 43.7 | 19.3% | 41.3% | 13.3% | 1982 | $1,007 | 18.5% | 84.5% | 2.6% |
| ZIP 23950 | 2.27 | 43.7 | 17.6% | 35.1% | 21.9% | 1981 | $914 | 17.8% | 80.2% | 3.0% |
| ZIP 23915 | 2.06 | 52.4 | 7.6% | 29.5% | 26.2% | 1980 | $1,016 | 15.4% | 78.8% | 5.6% |
| ZIP 23920 | 2.21 | 44.8 | 14.9% | 31.4% | 21.6% | 1981 | $1,001 | 16.7% | 85.9% | 5.1% |
| ZIP 23917 | 2.21 | 58.1 | 6.5% | 16.3% | 42.4% | 1991 | $844 | 23.4% | 88.2% | 0.7% |
| ZIP 23893 | 2.25 | 50.0 | 25.4% | 15.9% | 17.2% | 1981 | $1,092 | 24.6% | 86.3% | 11.8% |
| ZIP 23821 | 2.10 | 44.8 | 17.2% | 26.3% | 17.1% | 1978 | $832 | 13.2% | 84.8% | 2.0% |
| ZIP 23924 | 2.26 | 45.0 | 10.4% | 34.6% | 20.5% | 1971 | $696 | 13.4% | 84.9% | 5.2% |
| ZIP 23868 | 2.26 | 40.1 | 20.0% | 36.7% | 17.1% | 1974 | $951 | 15.4% | 81.6% | 3.2% |
| ZIP 23968 | 2.12 | 53.9 | 5.6% | 19.9% | 34.6% | 1979 | $722 | 26.2% | 88.4% | 2.0% |
| ZIP 23843 | 1.99 | 49.9 | 25.2% | 21.1% | 14.5% | 1985 | $931 | 7.1% | 62.6% | 0.5% |
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 23970. 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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