23462 ZIP Code — Virginia Beach, VA
Virginia Beach City County, Virginia
ZIP code 23462 is located in Virginia Beach, Virginia, within Virginia Beach City County. It covers approximately 11.03 square miles and serves a population of 68,499 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 757.
About ZIP code 23462
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $258,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 51%.
Median household income is $69,375.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 32% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 16% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.
68,499
population
11.03
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
23462 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 23462
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 23462. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Virginia Beach | Acceptable |
| Virginia Beach | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
23452 Virginia Beach (3 mi)
23464 Virginia Beach (3.1 mi)
23463 Virginia Beach (3.6 mi)
23502 Norfolk (3.9 mi)
23453 Virginia Beach (5.3 mi)
23325 Chesapeake (5.3 mi)
23320 Chesapeake (5.7 mi)
23455 Virginia Beach (5.8 mi)
23513 Norfolk (6.2 mi)
23518 Norfolk (6.3 mi)
23460 Virginia Beach (6.4 mi)
23504 Norfolk (6.6 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 68,499 |
| Population density | 6,210 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 51 |
| County FIPS | 810 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 11.03 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.39 sq mi |
| Latitude | 36.8357 |
| Longitude | -76.1466 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 757 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 36.0% | 28.8% | 32.9% |
| $50k – $100k | 37.9% | 34.0% | 29.2% |
| $100k – $200k | 23.5% | 28.9% | 26.3% |
| Over $200k | 2.6% | 8.3% | 11.6% |
Demographics & statistics
68,499
Population
6,210
People per sq mi
33.9
Median age
$69,375
Median household income
$34,453
Per capita income
$258,500
Median home value
$1,580
Median monthly rent
50.9%
Home ownership
12.4%
Poverty rate
3.8%
Unemployment
15,548
Housing units
31.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
2,134
Under 5
2,441
1,981
5–9
2,266
2,312
10–14
2,646
1,933
15–19
2,211
2,553
20–24
2,922
5,736
25–34
6,564
4,910
35–44
5,617
3,102
45–54
3,550
1,579
55–59
1,807
1,909
60–64
2,184
2,360
65–74
2,701
1,052
75–84
1,204
385
85+
440
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 16,276 | 23.8% |
| 18 and over | 52,223 | 76.2% |
| 65 and over | 8,142 | 11.9% |
| Median age | 33.9 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
46.5%
Black or African American
29.5%
Two or more races
8.9%
Hispanic or Latino
6.2%
Asian
5.3%
Other race
3.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.4%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 33,981 | 46.5% |
| Black or African American | 21,534 | 29.5% |
| Two or more races | 6,500 | 8.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4,504 | 6.2% |
| Asian | 3,851 | 5.3% |
| Other race | 2,365 | 3.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 268 | 0.4% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 36.0% | 28.8% | 32.9% |
| $50k – $100k | 37.9% | 34.0% | 29.2% |
| $100k – $200k | 23.5% | 28.9% | 26.3% |
| Over $200k | 2.6% | 8.3% | 11.6% |
Under $10k
5.1%
$10k–$15k
2.7%
$15k–$25k
4.3%
$25k–$35k
7.5%
$35k–$50k
13.0%
$50k–$75k
22.0%
$75k–$100k
14.9%
$100k–$150k
18.6%
$150k–$200k
7.7%
$200k+
4.1%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.1% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.7% |
| $15k–$25k | 4.3% |
| $25k–$35k | 7.5% |
| $35k–$50k | 13.0% |
| $50k–$75k | 22.0% |
| $75k–$100k | 14.9% |
| $100k–$150k | 18.6% |
| $150k–$200k | 7.7% |
| $200k+ | 4.1% |
| Median income | $69,375 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
3.9%
$50k–$100k
1.2%
$100k–$150k
5.5%
$150k–$200k
15.7%
$200k–$300k
42.0%
$300k–$500k
28.3%
$500k–$1M
2.1%
$1M+
1.3%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $258,500 |
| Median rent / month | $1,580 |
| Owner occupied | 50.9% |
| Renter occupied | 49.1% |
| Vacant | 4.2% |
| Single-family detached | 34.6% |
| Large apartment buildings | 9.0% |
| Mobile homes | 1.5% |
| Median rooms | 5.5 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.44 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.2% |
| 2010–2019 | 9.7% |
| 2000–2009 | 12.3% |
| 1990–1999 | 10.3% |
| 1980–1989 | 26.2% |
| 1970–1979 | 18.5% |
| 1960–1969 | 15.4% |
| 1950–1959 | 5.2% |
| 1940–1949 | 1.2% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.9% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.2% |
| 1 bedroom | 8.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 30.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 44.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 13.8% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 37.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.8% |
| 3 or more | 20.7% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 30.7% |
| Electricity | 66.5% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.0% |
| Fuel oil | 1.0% |
| Solar | 0.2% |
| No fuel used | 0.5% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 10,863 | 38.6% |
| Cohabiting couple | 2,141 | 7.6% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 5,356 | 19.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 9,765 | 34.7% |
| Households with children under 18 | 9,292 | 33.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 6,144 | 21.8% |
| Average household size | 2.42 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 38.5% | 34.4% |
| Married | 46.5% | 39.9% |
| Separated | 3.0% | 3.3% |
| Widowed | 2.3% | 6.3% |
| Divorced | 9.7% | 16.1% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.4%
Some HS, no diploma
4.2%
HS graduate
24.9%
Some college, no degree
26.1%
Associate's degree
10.7%
Bachelor's degree
21.7%
Graduate / professional
10.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 93.4% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 31.7% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 1,124 | 6.2% |
| Kindergarten | 722 | 4.0% |
| Elementary school | 6,955 | 38.2% |
| High school | 3,685 | 20.2% |
| College / grad school | 5,735 | 31.5% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
23.8%
Professional & management
12.6%
Arts, food & hospitality
11.7%
Retail trade
11.5%
Public administration
7.4%
Construction
6.8%
Finance & real estate
6.7%
Transportation & utilities
6.0%
Other services
4.7%
Manufacturing
4.6%
Information
2.1%
Wholesale trade
1.9%
Agriculture & mining
0.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 36.6% |
| Service | 20.1% |
| Sales & office | 25.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 8.4% |
| Production & transportation | 10.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 75.0% |
| Government | 20.0% |
| Self-employed | 4.6% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.3% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 80.2% |
| Carpool | 9.0% |
| Public transit | 1.0% |
| Walk | 0.5% |
| Work from home | 7.4% |
| Other means | 1.9% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 22.8 |
Poverty
All people
12.4%
Under 18 years
19.1%
18 and over
10.3%
Married-couple families
5.7%
Female-led households
23.7%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 22.9% |
| Retirement income | 23.1% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.6% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.9% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 9.1% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.0% |
| High blood pressure | 29.1% |
| High cholesterol | 27.7% |
| Diabetes | 9.9% |
| Heart disease | 4.5% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Asthma | 10.4% |
| Arthritis | 22.2% |
| Kidney disease | 2.4% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.5% |
| Cancer | 5.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 17.0% |
| Binge drinking | 17.8% |
| No physical activity | 23.5% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 36.7% |
| Depression | 20.8% |
| Fair or poor health | 13.9% |
| Poor mental health | 15.6% |
| Poor physical health | 8.8% |
| No health insurance | 13.7% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 76.6% |
| Visited dentist | 65.8% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.0% |
| Teeth loss | 10.6% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 8,012 | 16.4% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 11.7% |
| Under 18 | 4.6% |
| 18–64 years | 10.7% |
| 65 and over | 31.7% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 72.7% |
| Public insurance | 32.5% |
| No insurance | 7.7% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 4.5% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 63,924 | 93.3% |
| Spanish | 2,694 | 4.2% |
| Other Indo-European | 1,450 | 2.3% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 160 | 0.3% |
| Other languages | 1,036 | 1.6% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 62,059 | 90.6% |
| Born in same state | 60,105 | 87.7% |
| Born in different state | 31,040 | 45.3% |
| Foreign born | 1,954 | 2.9% |
| Naturalized citizen | 6,440 | 9.4% |
| Not a US citizen | 3,543 | 55.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 5,364 | 7.8% |
| Italian | 4,970 | 7.3% |
| Arab | 3,251 | 4.7% |
| English | 415 | 0.6% |
| German | 292 | 0.4% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 199 | 0.3% |
| Irish | 177 | 0.3% |
| Norwegian | 114 | 0.2% |
| Dutch | 109 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 41.1% |
| Internet access | 96.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 23462
What part of Virginia Beach is ZIP code 23462?
ZIP code 23462 covers a portion of Virginia Beach, Virginia, within Virginia Beach City County.
What county is ZIP code 23462 in?
ZIP code 23462 falls within Virginia Beach City County, Virginia.
Does ZIP code 23462 have a large veteran population?
16% of civilians in ZIP code 23462 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the population of ZIP code 23462?
ZIP code 23462 has an estimated population of 68,499 residents, with a density of 6,211 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 23462?
The median household income in ZIP code 23462 is $69,375, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 23462?
The median home value in ZIP code 23462 is $258,500.
What timezone is ZIP code 23462 in?
ZIP code 23462 observes the EST timezone.