23661 ZIP Code — Hampton, VA

Hampton City County, Virginia

ZIP code 23661 is located in Hampton, Virginia, within Hampton City County. It covers approximately 4.73 square miles and serves a population of 13,936 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 757.

About ZIP code 23661

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $185,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 69%.

Median household income is $63,172. SNAP benefit usage at 19% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 32% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 21 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 26% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 16% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 23661 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

13,936

population

4.73

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

23661 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 23661

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 23661. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Hampton	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

23667 Hampton (1.9 mi) 23681 Hampton (3 mi) 23605 Newport News (3 mi) 23605 Newport News (3 mi) 23630 Hampton (3.1 mi) 23628 Newport News (3.1 mi) 23668 Hampton (3.1 mi) 23669 Hampton (3.6 mi) 23607 Newport News (3.7 mi) 23666 Hampton (3.9 mi) 23663 Hampton (4.1 mi) 23651 Fort Monroe (4.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	13,936
Population density	2,946 / sq mi
State FIPS	51
County FIPS	650

Geography
Land area	4.73 sq mi
Water area	9.22 sq mi
Latitude	37.0078
Longitude	-76.3866
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	757

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	45.0%	43.6%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	33.8%	33.5%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	19.6%	19.5%	26.3%
Over $200k	1.6%	3.4%	11.6%

Demographics & statistics

13,936

Population

2,946

People per sq mi

42.6

Median age

$63,172

Median household income

$34,262

Per capita income

$185,700

Median home value

$1,164

Median monthly rent

69.2%

Home ownership

10.6%

Poverty rate

5.6%

Unemployment

4,751

Housing units

25.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

418

Under 5

439

351

5–9

369

505

10–14

531

278

15–19

293

384

20–24

404

956

25–34

1,007

668

35–44

703

853

45–54

897

562

55–59

592

536

60–64

564

751

65–74

791

358

75–84

376

171

85+

179

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	3,037	21.8%
18 and over	10,899	78.2%
65 and over	2,626	18.8%
Median age	42.6 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 60.2%

White 32.5%

Two or more races 4.8%

Hispanic or Latino 1.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%

Other race 0.4%

Asian 0.3%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	8,500	60.2%
White	4,595	32.5%
Two or more races	674	4.8%
Hispanic or Latino	181	1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	60	0.4%
Other race	53	0.4%
Asian	48	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	45.0%	43.6%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	33.8%	33.5%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	19.6%	19.5%	26.3%
Over $200k	1.6%	3.4%	11.6%

Under $10k 6.2%

$10k–$15k 2.8%

$15k–$25k 6.8%

$25k–$35k 7.7%

$35k–$50k 18.6%

$50k–$75k 16.3%

$75k–$100k 14.2%

$100k–$150k 16.1%

$150k–$200k 6.1%

$200k+ 5.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.2%
$10k–$15k	2.8%
$15k–$25k	6.8%
$25k–$35k	7.7%
$35k–$50k	18.6%
$50k–$75k	16.3%
$75k–$100k	14.2%
$100k–$150k	16.1%
$150k–$200k	6.1%
$200k+	5.2%
Median income	$63,172

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.3%

$50k–$100k 7.0%

$100k–$150k 21.8%

$150k–$200k 27.4%

$200k–$300k 28.0%

$300k–$500k 10.3%

$500k–$1M 2.8%

$1M+ 0.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$185,700
Median rent / month	$1,164
Owner occupied	69.2%
Renter occupied	30.8%
Vacant	10.3%
Single-family detached	86.7%
Large apartment buildings	1.9%
Mobile homes	1.7%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.24

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.2%
2010–2019	3.4%
2000–2009	3.6%
1990–1999	0.7%
1980–1989	10.2%
1970–1979	8.5%
1960–1969	16.1%
1950–1959	11.6%
1940–1949	19.6%
1939 or earlier	26.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.4%
1 bedroom	5.1%
2 bedrooms	26.9%
3 bedrooms	47.6%
4 bedrooms	18.2%
5+ bedrooms	1.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.6%
1 vehicle	32.5%
2 vehicles	39.6%
3 or more	21.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	50.0%
Electricity	46.2%
Propane / LP gas	1.0%
Fuel oil	2.0%
Wood	0.4%
Solar	0.2%
No fuel used	0.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	2,170	36.9%
Cohabiting couple	364	6.2%
Male householder, no spouse	1,351	22.9%
Female householder, no spouse	2,003	34.0%
Households with children under 18	1,714	29.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,903	32.3%
Average household size	2.33

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	31.9%	29.5%
Married	45.7%	39.3%
Separated	4.9%	4.0%
Widowed	7.7%	9.4%
Divorced	9.8%	17.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.0%

Some HS, no diploma 5.3%

HS graduate 29.5%

Some college, no degree 25.0%

Associate's degree 12.4%

Bachelor's degree 15.0%

Graduate / professional 10.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.7%
Bachelor's or higher	25.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	224	7.2%
Kindergarten	129	4.2%
Elementary school	1,153	37.3%
High school	694	22.4%
College / grad school	893	28.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 27.3%

Manufacturing 12.6%

Professional & management 11.4%

Retail trade 10.2%

Public administration 9.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.5%

Transportation & utilities 6.2%

Other services 6.1%

Construction 4.1%

Finance & real estate 2.6%

Wholesale trade 2.3%

Agriculture & mining 0.7%

Information 0.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	38.7%
Service	18.8%
Sales & office	19.5%
Natural resources & construction	6.3%
Production & transportation	16.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	70.5%
Government	26.8%
Self-employed	2.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	78.9%
Carpool	3.7%
Public transit	2.6%
Walk	2.0%
Work from home	11.5%
Other means	1.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.9

Poverty

All people 10.6%

Under 18 years 18.4%

18 and over 8.5%

Married-couple families 2.8%

Female-led households 26.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	31.6%
Retirement income	29.3%
Supplemental Security	6.7%
Cash public assistance	3.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	18.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.4%
High blood pressure	44.6%
High cholesterol	31.7%
Diabetes	15.7%
Heart disease	6.8%
Stroke	4.4%
Asthma	10.8%
Arthritis	29.7%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	7.0%
Cancer	6.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.2%
Binge drinking	12.9%
No physical activity	27.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	42.1%
Depression	17.7%
Fair or poor health	19.9%
Poor mental health	14.2%
Poor physical health	11.5%
No health insurance	14.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.9%
Visited dentist	59.6%
Cholesterol screening	92.0%
Teeth loss	16.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	1,703	16.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.0%
Under 18	3.3%
18–64 years	16.4%
65 and over	35.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	64.1%
Public insurance	49.5%
No insurance	5.6%
Uninsured under 19	1.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	13,079	93.9%
Spanish	165	1.3%
Other Indo-European	58	0.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	107	0.8%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	13,630	97.8%
Born in same state	13,320	95.6%
Born in different state	9,160	65.7%
Foreign born	310	2.2%
Naturalized citizen	306	2.2%
Not a US citizen	240	78.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	830	6%
Italian	572	4.1%
Arab	452	3.2%
Polish	123	0.9%
English	57	0.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Norwegian	28	0.2%
Dutch	26	0.2%
Irish	9	0.1%
German	8	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.3%
Internet access	95.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 23661

What city is ZIP code 23661 in?

ZIP code 23661 is primarily assigned to Hampton, Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 23661 in?

ZIP code 23661 falls within Hampton City County, Virginia.

Does ZIP code 23661 have a large veteran population?

16% of civilians in ZIP code 23661 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 23661?

The median home value in ZIP code 23661 is $185,700.

What is the population of ZIP code 23661?

ZIP code 23661 has an estimated population of 13,936 residents, with a density of 2,947 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 23661?

The median household income in ZIP code 23661 is $63,172, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 23661 in?

ZIP code 23661 observes the EST timezone.