23457 ZIP Code — Virginia Beach, VA

Virginia Beach City County, Virginia

ZIP code 23457 is located in Virginia Beach, Virginia, within Virginia Beach City County. It covers approximately 67.89 square miles and serves a population of 4,746 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 757.

About ZIP code 23457

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $498,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $100,927. 33% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with professional and management as the leading industry. The average commute of 33 minutes is near the national average.

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

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 15% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 23457 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

4,746

population

67.89

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

23457 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 23457

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 23457. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Virginia Beach	Acceptable
Virginia Beach	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

23456 Virginia Beach (3.6 mi) 27950 Knotts Island (7.3 mi) 23453 Virginia Beach (11.4 mi) 23461 Virginia Beach (11.7 mi) 23460 Virginia Beach (13.1 mi) 27958 Moyock (13.2 mi) 23320 Chesapeake (13.9 mi) 23454 Virginia Beach (14.1 mi) 23322 Chesapeake (14.3 mi) 23464 Virginia Beach (14.9 mi) 23463 Virginia Beach (15.4 mi) 27956 Maple (15.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	4,746
Population density	70 / sq mi
State FIPS	51
County FIPS	810

Geography
Land area	67.89 sq mi
Water area	38.83 sq mi
Latitude	36.6228
Longitude	-76.0214
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	28.9%	28.8%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	31.8%	34.0%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	25.0%	28.9%	26.3%
Over $200k	14.4%	8.3%	11.6%

Demographics & statistics

4,746

Population

People per sq mi

39.8

Median age

$100,927

Median household income

$42,117

Per capita income

$498,300

Median home value

$1,199

Median monthly rent

85.9%

Home ownership

12.2%

Poverty rate

1.4%

Unemployment

1,486

Housing units

26.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

259

5–9

241

260

10–14

243

120

15–19

112

20–24

241

25–34

224

340

35–44

316

392

45–54

365

194

55–59

181

138

60–64

129

201

65–74

187

133

75–84

124

85+

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Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,377	29.0%
18 and over	3,369	71.0%
65 and over	720	15.2%
Median age	39.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 87.6%

Black or African American 5.3%

Two or more races 4.7%

Hispanic or Latino 1.4%

Asian 0.6%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	4,216	87.6%
Black or African American	257	5.3%
Two or more races	228	4.7%
Hispanic or Latino	68	1.4%
Asian	31	0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native	14	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	28.9%	28.8%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	31.8%	34.0%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	25.0%	28.9%	26.3%
Over $200k	14.4%	8.3%	11.6%

Under $10k 3.8%

$10k–$15k 5.3%

$15k–$25k 1.4%

$25k–$35k 11.5%

$35k–$50k 4.1%

$50k–$75k 11.1%

$75k–$100k 10.7%

$100k–$150k 23.8%

$150k–$200k 14.3%

$200k+ 14.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.8%
$10k–$15k	5.3%
$15k–$25k	1.4%
$25k–$35k	11.5%
$35k–$50k	4.1%
$50k–$75k	11.1%
$75k–$100k	10.7%
$100k–$150k	23.8%
$150k–$200k	14.3%
$200k+	14.0%
Median income	$100,927

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.5%

$150k–$200k 3.0%

$200k–$300k 10.3%

$300k–$500k 33.4%

$500k–$1M 46.4%

$1M+ 3.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$498,300
Median rent / month	$1,199
Owner occupied	85.9%
Renter occupied	14.1%
Vacant	4.2%
Single-family detached	95.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	3.1%
Median rooms	7.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.96

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.6%
2000–2009	13.2%
1990–1999	25.4%
1980–1989	14.5%
1970–1979	7.6%
1960–1969	9.4%
1950–1959	8.6%
1940–1949	2.7%
1939 or earlier	12.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.3%
1 bedroom	2.7%
2 bedrooms	6.0%
3 bedrooms	47.8%
4 bedrooms	32.4%
5+ bedrooms	10.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.8%
1 vehicle	15.9%
2 vehicles	44.5%
3 or more	38.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.8%
Electricity	72.2%
Propane / LP gas	9.5%
Fuel oil	13.6%
Wood	0.6%
Solar	0.7%
No fuel used	0.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,104	67.1%
Cohabiting couple	120	7.3%
Male householder, no spouse	132	8.0%
Female householder, no spouse	289	17.6%
Households with children under 18	744	45.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	487	29.6%
Average household size	2.88

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	21.4%	15.4%
Married	70.1%	66.9%
Separated	0.5%	1.0%
Widowed	2.2%	9.8%
Divorced	5.9%	7.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.9%

Some HS, no diploma 2.8%

HS graduate 31.4%

Some college, no degree 26.0%

Associate's degree 12.7%

Bachelor's degree 18.7%

Graduate / professional 7.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.3%
Bachelor's or higher	26.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	40	2.8%
Kindergarten	39	2.8%
Elementary school	912	64.4%
High school	243	17.2%
College / grad school	182	12.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Professional & management 19.7%

Education & healthcare 14.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.5%

Manufacturing 9.5%

Retail trade 8.8%

Finance & real estate 7.8%

Public administration 7.7%

Transportation & utilities 7.0%

Other services 5.5%

Construction 5.4%

Wholesale trade 1.8%

Information 0.9%

Agriculture & mining 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	43.9%
Service	17.8%
Sales & office	18.4%
Natural resources & construction	7.6%
Production & transportation	12.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	71.8%
Government	23.5%
Self-employed	4.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	84.2%
Carpool	6.3%
Public transit	1.6%
Walk	0.5%
Work from home	6.5%
Other means	1.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	32.8

Poverty

All people 12.2%

Under 18 years 20.8%

18 and over 8.6%

Married-couple families 4.7%

Female-led households 74.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	32.6%
Retirement income	33.1%
Supplemental Security	5.4%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.1%
High blood pressure	32.6%
High cholesterol	34.6%
Diabetes	11.2%
Heart disease	6.2%
Stroke	3.0%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	28.3%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	7.3%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.0%
Binge drinking	17.7%
No physical activity	23.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.8%
Depression	21.7%
Fair or poor health	14.3%
Poor mental health	14.5%
Poor physical health	10.0%
No health insurance	11.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.1%
Visited dentist	69.4%
Cholesterol screening	91.5%
Teeth loss	10.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	496	15.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.8%
Under 18	7.9%
18–64 years	13.8%
65 and over	31.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	81.6%
Public insurance	27.5%
No insurance	4.9%
Uninsured under 19	3.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,559	96.1%
Spanish	27	0.6%
Other Indo-European	16	0.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	11	0.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,628	97.5%
Born in same state	4,599	96.9%
Born in different state	2,479	52.2%
Foreign born	29	0.6%
Naturalized citizen	118	2.5%
Not a US citizen	80	67.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	767	16.2%
Italian	702	14.8%
Arab	394	8.3%
Polish	235	5%
German	64	1.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	21	0.4%
Dutch	14	0.3%
Irish	10	0.2%
Norwegian	9	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	34.7%
Internet access	97.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 23457

What city is ZIP code 23457 in?

ZIP code 23457 is primarily assigned to Virginia Beach, Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 23457 in?

ZIP code 23457 falls within Virginia Beach City County, Virginia.

Is ZIP code 23457 mostly owner-occupied?

86% of occupied units in ZIP code 23457 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 23457 have a large veteran population?

15% of civilians in ZIP code 23457 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 23457?

The median home value in ZIP code 23457 is $498,300.

What is the population of ZIP code 23457?

ZIP code 23457 has an estimated population of 4,746 residents, with a density of 70 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 23457 in?

ZIP code 23457 observes the EST timezone.