23453 ZIP Code — Virginia Beach, VA
Virginia Beach City County, Virginia
ZIP code 23453 is located in Virginia Beach, Virginia, within Virginia Beach City County. It covers approximately 9.13 square miles and serves a population of 35,117 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 757.
About ZIP code 23453
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 $296,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 68%.
Median household income is $79,317.
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 31% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 20% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.
35,117
population
9.13
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
23453 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 23453
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 23453. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Virginia Beach | Acceptable |
| Virginia Beach | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
23460 Virginia Beach (3.2 mi)
23454 Virginia Beach (4.2 mi)
23452 Virginia Beach (4.7 mi)
23462 Virginia Beach (5.3 mi)
23464 Virginia Beach (5.7 mi)
23451 Virginia Beach (5.9 mi)
23463 Virginia Beach (6.5 mi)
23461 Virginia Beach (6.5 mi)
23320 Chesapeake (6.8 mi)
23479 Virginia Beach (7.3 mi)
23465 Virginia Beach (7.3 mi)
23456 Virginia Beach (8.3 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 35,117 |
| Population density | 3,846 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 51 |
| County FIPS | 810 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 9.13 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.19 sq mi |
| Latitude | 36.7822 |
| Longitude | -76.0779 |
| 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 | 34.1% | 28.8% | 32.9% |
| $50k – $100k | 36.0% | 34.0% | 29.2% |
| $100k – $200k | 25.1% | 28.9% | 26.3% |
| Over $200k | 4.9% | 8.3% | 11.6% |
Demographics & statistics
35,117
Population
3,846
People per sq mi
34.5
Median age
$79,317
Median household income
$36,262
Per capita income
$296,200
Median home value
$1,499
Median monthly rent
68.2%
Home ownership
11.6%
Poverty rate
3.4%
Unemployment
9,198
Housing units
31.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,169
Under 5
1,230
1,273
5–9
1,338
1,191
10–14
1,253
1,002
15–19
1,053
1,214
20–24
1,276
2,832
25–34
2,978
2,445
35–44
2,570
1,883
45–54
1,980
1,284
55–59
1,351
931
60–64
978
1,269
65–74
1,335
514
75–84
541
111
85+
116
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 8,571 | 24.4% |
| 18 and over | 26,546 | 75.6% |
| 65 and over | 3,886 | 11.1% |
| Median age | 34.5 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
47%
Black or African American
22.7%
Two or more races
11.4%
Asian
9.9%
Hispanic or Latino
5.9%
Other race
2.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.4%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 17,534 | 47% |
| Black or African American | 8,466 | 22.7% |
| Two or more races | 4,256 | 11.4% |
| Asian | 3,685 | 9.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,216 | 5.9% |
| Other race | 901 | 2.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 141 | 0.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 134 | 0.4% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 34.1% | 28.8% | 32.9% |
| $50k – $100k | 36.0% | 34.0% | 29.2% |
| $100k – $200k | 25.1% | 28.9% | 26.3% |
| Over $200k | 4.9% | 8.3% | 11.6% |
Under $10k
4.5%
$10k–$15k
2.5%
$15k–$25k
6.3%
$25k–$35k
3.4%
$35k–$50k
7.2%
$50k–$75k
22.5%
$75k–$100k
17.4%
$100k–$150k
19.3%
$150k–$200k
8.4%
$200k+
8.5%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.5% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.5% |
| $15k–$25k | 6.3% |
| $25k–$35k | 3.4% |
| $35k–$50k | 7.2% |
| $50k–$75k | 22.5% |
| $75k–$100k | 17.4% |
| $100k–$150k | 19.3% |
| $150k–$200k | 8.4% |
| $200k+ | 8.5% |
| Median income | $79,317 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
1.5%
$50k–$100k
1.1%
$100k–$150k
4.2%
$150k–$200k
15.6%
$200k–$300k
28.8%
$300k–$500k
41.3%
$500k–$1M
7.3%
$1M+
0.2%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $296,200 |
| Median rent / month | $1,499 |
| Owner occupied | 68.2% |
| Renter occupied | 31.8% |
| Vacant | 2.6% |
| Single-family detached | 57.8% |
| Large apartment buildings | 5.5% |
| Mobile homes | 2.5% |
| Median rooms | 6.1 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.73 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 4.6% |
| 2000–2009 | 8.8% |
| 1990–1999 | 21.8% |
| 1980–1989 | 31.7% |
| 1970–1979 | 30.2% |
| 1960–1969 | 1.7% |
| 1950–1959 | 0.3% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.4% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.5% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.1% |
| 1 bedroom | 4.1% |
| 2 bedrooms | 21.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 41.3% |
| 4 bedrooms | 28.3% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 5.2% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle | 29.3% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.1% |
| 3 or more | 24.3% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 26.7% |
| Electricity | 70.8% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.0% |
| Fuel oil | 0.1% |
| Wood | 0.6% |
| No fuel used | 0.8% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 6,469 | 49.8% |
| Cohabiting couple | 699 | 5.4% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,876 | 14.5% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3,936 | 30.3% |
| Households with children under 18 | 5,020 | 38.7% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,033 | 23.4% |
| Average household size | 2.70 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 33.0% | 29.0% |
| Married | 52.4% | 46.5% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 3.9% |
| Widowed | 2.9% | 5.8% |
| Divorced | 9.1% | 14.8% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.5%
Some HS, no diploma
3.7%
HS graduate
22.5%
Some college, no degree
27.9%
Associate's degree
12.0%
Bachelor's degree
20.9%
Graduate / professional
10.4%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 93.8% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 31.3% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 430 | 4.6% |
| Kindergarten | 438 | 4.7% |
| Elementary school | 4,095 | 43.8% |
| High school | 1,714 | 18.3% |
| College / grad school | 2,671 | 28.6% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
23.4%
Retail trade
14.8%
Arts, food & hospitality
13.2%
Professional & management
11.5%
Public administration
8.0%
Finance & real estate
6.6%
Other services
6.3%
Manufacturing
5.9%
Transportation & utilities
3.7%
Construction
3.5%
Wholesale trade
1.7%
Information
1.5%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 37.8% |
| Service | 23.5% |
| Sales & office | 19.3% |
| Natural resources & construction | 6.6% |
| Production & transportation | 12.9% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 73.8% |
| Government | 21.6% |
| Self-employed | 4.6% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 77.6% |
| Carpool | 7.4% |
| Public transit | 1.9% |
| Walk | 0.9% |
| Work from home | 9.3% |
| Other means | 2.9% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 22.9 |
Poverty
All people
11.6%
Under 18 years
16.9%
18 and over
9.9%
Married-couple families
3.2%
Female-led households
32.4%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 23.8% |
| Retirement income | 27.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.7% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.2% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 8.8% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 33.7% |
| High blood pressure | 26.8% |
| High cholesterol | 27.3% |
| Diabetes | 9.2% |
| Heart disease | 3.6% |
| Stroke | 2.1% |
| Asthma | 9.8% |
| Arthritis | 19.8% |
| Kidney disease | 2.0% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.6% |
| Cancer | 4.2% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 16.2% |
| Binge drinking | 18.3% |
| No physical activity | 21.9% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 36.5% |
| Depression | 20.0% |
| Fair or poor health | 12.3% |
| Poor mental health | 15.0% |
| Poor physical health | 8.0% |
| No health insurance | 12.8% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 75.7% |
| Visited dentist | 67.8% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.5% |
| Teeth loss | 8.5% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 4,930 | 19.8% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 12.3% |
| Under 18 | 5.1% |
| 18–64 years | 11.0% |
| 65 and over | 35.1% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 78.8% |
| Public insurance | 28.3% |
| No insurance | 5.7% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.5% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 32,718 | 93.2% |
| Spanish | 1,818 | 5.6% |
| Other Indo-European | 393 | 1.2% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 83 | 0.3% |
| Other languages | 1,307 | 4.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 31,500 | 89.7% |
| Born in same state | 30,399 | 86.6% |
| Born in different state | 15,355 | 43.7% |
| Foreign born | 1,101 | 3.1% |
| Naturalized citizen | 3,617 | 10.3% |
| Not a US citizen | 2,932 | 81.1% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 3,319 | 9.5% |
| Italian | 2,808 | 8% |
| Arab | 2,024 | 5.8% |
| Polish | 465 | 1.3% |
| English | 144 | 0.4% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 120 | 0.3% |
| Irish | 42 | 0.1% |
| Dutch | 31 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 18 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 37.0% |
| Internet access | 96.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 23453
What city is ZIP code 23453 in?
ZIP code 23453 is primarily assigned to Virginia Beach, Virginia.
What county is ZIP code 23453 in?
ZIP code 23453 falls within Virginia Beach City County, Virginia.
Does ZIP code 23453 have a large veteran population?
20% of civilians in ZIP code 23453 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the population of ZIP code 23453?
ZIP code 23453 has an estimated population of 35,117 residents, with a density of 3,848 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 23453?
The median home value in ZIP code 23453 is $296,200.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 23453?
The median household income in ZIP code 23453 is $79,317, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 23453 in?
ZIP code 23453 observes the EST timezone.