23487 ZIP Code — Windsor, VA

Isle Of Wight County, Virginia

ZIP code 23487 is located in Windsor, Virginia, within Isle Of Wight County. It covers approximately 95.38 square miles and serves a population of 5,978 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 757.

About ZIP code 23487

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $249,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $75,634. 33% 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 32 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 25% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 11% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 23487 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

5,978

population

95.38

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

23487 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 23487

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 23487. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Windsor	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

23898 Zuni (8.2 mi) 23432 Suffolk (8.6 mi) 23866 Ivor (9.2 mi) 23430 Smithfield (10.7 mi) 23436 Suffolk (11.1 mi) 23315 Carrsville (11.4 mi) 23434 Suffolk (12.2 mi) 23314 Carrollton (12.9 mi) 23435 Suffolk (13.1 mi) 23433 Suffolk (13.9 mi) 23888 Wakefield (15.5 mi) 23437 Suffolk (16.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	5,978
Population density	63 / sq mi
State FIPS	51
County FIPS	093

Geography
Land area	95.38 sq mi
Water area	1.36 sq mi
Latitude	36.8628
Longitude	-76.7143
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	38.1%	33.0%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	30.1%	27.9%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	26.9%	30.6%	26.3%
Over $200k	4.9%	8.6%	11.6%

Demographics & statistics

5,978

Population

People per sq mi

42.6

Median age

$75,634

Median household income

$36,626

Per capita income

$249,400

Median home value

$1,055

Median monthly rent

78.2%

Home ownership

10.3%

Poverty rate

2.9%

Unemployment

2,215

Housing units

24.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

207

Under 5

257

166

5–9

206

191

10–14

237

149

15–19

186

157

20–24

196

258

25–34

320

384

35–44

476

291

45–54

362

178

55–59

220

209

60–64

259

284

65–74

353

138

75–84

171

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,484	24.8%
18 and over	4,494	75.2%
65 and over	1,069	17.9%
Median age	42.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 72.5%

Black or African American 14.1%

Two or more races 5%

Hispanic or Latino 4%

Other race 2.8%

Asian 1.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	4,517	72.5%
Black or African American	878	14.1%
Two or more races	310	5%
Hispanic or Latino	250	4%
Other race	175	2.8%
Asian	85	1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	13	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	38.1%	33.0%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	30.1%	27.9%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	26.9%	30.6%	26.3%
Over $200k	4.9%	8.6%	11.6%

Under $10k 4.4%

$10k–$15k 2.8%

$15k–$25k 7.8%

$25k–$35k 8.3%

$35k–$50k 7.6%

$50k–$75k 18.3%

$75k–$100k 11.6%

$100k–$150k 22.2%

$150k–$200k 9.8%

$200k+ 7.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.4%
$10k–$15k	2.8%
$15k–$25k	7.8%
$25k–$35k	8.3%
$35k–$50k	7.6%
$50k–$75k	18.3%
$75k–$100k	11.6%
$100k–$150k	22.2%
$150k–$200k	9.8%
$200k+	7.1%
Median income	$75,634

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 19.7%

$50k–$100k 4.0%

$100k–$150k 7.0%

$150k–$200k 7.4%

$200k–$300k 23.3%

$300k–$500k 29.8%

$500k–$1M 7.6%

$1M+ 1.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$249,400
Median rent / month	$1,055
Owner occupied	78.2%
Renter occupied	21.8%
Vacant	16.1%
Single-family detached	71.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.1%
Mobile homes	24.7%
Median rooms	6.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.62

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.2%
2010–2019	9.8%
2000–2009	21.7%
1990–1999	14.6%
1980–1989	10.8%
1970–1979	15.6%
1960–1969	8.5%
1950–1959	6.8%
1940–1949	4.6%
1939 or earlier	7.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	9.7%
2 bedrooms	17.3%
3 bedrooms	55.2%
4 bedrooms	12.8%
5+ bedrooms	5.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.8%
1 vehicle	31.0%
2 vehicles	33.8%
3 or more	33.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	80.7%
Propane / LP gas	13.0%
Fuel oil	4.3%
No fuel used	1.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,213	53.3%
Cohabiting couple	104	4.6%
Male householder, no spouse	434	19.1%
Female householder, no spouse	525	23.1%
Households with children under 18	786	34.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	750	33.0%
Average household size	2.57

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	17.3%	26.1%
Married	63.3%	47.6%
Separated	1.5%	5.6%
Widowed	6.9%	12.7%
Divorced	11.1%	8.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.7%

Some HS, no diploma 5.9%

HS graduate 36.5%

Some college, no degree 18.8%

Associate's degree 12.6%

Bachelor's degree 15.6%

Graduate / professional 8.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.4%
Bachelor's or higher	24.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	58	4.8%
Kindergarten	85	7.1%
Elementary school	561	46.6%
High school	326	27.1%
College / grad school	173	14.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.5%

Manufacturing 10.8%

Professional & management 10.2%

Public administration 8.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.8%

Construction 8.4%

Transportation & utilities 8.0%

Other services 7.4%

Finance & real estate 4.5%

Retail trade 3.9%

Wholesale trade 2.6%

Agriculture & mining 1.7%

Information 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	37.1%
Service	19.9%
Sales & office	17.1%
Natural resources & construction	10.8%
Production & transportation	15.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	73.2%
Government	21.9%
Self-employed	5.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	85.1%
Carpool	5.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.2%
Work from home	6.3%
Other means	1.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	31.6

Poverty

All people 10.3%

Under 18 years 10.1%

18 and over 10.4%

Married-couple families 3.1%

Female-led households 23.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	33.4%
Retirement income	30.3%
Supplemental Security	4.6%
Cash public assistance	3.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	14.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.3%
High blood pressure	38.1%
High cholesterol	34.6%
Diabetes	12.0%
Heart disease	6.4%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	28.8%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	7.3%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.9%
Binge drinking	15.9%
No physical activity	23.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.6%
Depression	20.4%
Fair or poor health	15.8%
Poor mental health	14.2%
Poor physical health	10.6%
No health insurance	12.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.6%
Visited dentist	65.8%
Cholesterol screening	91.2%
Teeth loss	13.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	498	11.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.3%
Under 18	2.8%
18–64 years	13.4%
65 and over	29.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	77.5%
Public insurance	31.8%
No insurance	5.0%
Uninsured under 19	2.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	5,514	92.2%
Spanish	142	2.6%
Other Indo-European	53	1.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	4	0.1%
Other languages	85	1.5%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	5,704	95.4%
Born in same state	5,651	94.5%
Born in different state	3,919	65.6%
Foreign born	53	0.9%
Naturalized citizen	274	4.6%
Not a US citizen	61	22.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	992	16.6%
Italian	371	6.2%
Arab	318	5.3%
Polish	19	0.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	11	0.2%
English	8	0.1%
Irish	6	0.1%
German	4	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.1%
Internet access	91.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 23487

What city is ZIP code 23487 in?

ZIP code 23487 is primarily assigned to Windsor, Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 23487 in?

ZIP code 23487 falls within Isle Of Wight County, Virginia.

Does ZIP code 23487 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 23487 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 23487?

ZIP code 23487 has an estimated population of 5,978 residents, with a density of 63 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 23487?

The median household income in ZIP code 23487 is $75,634, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 23487?

The median home value in ZIP code 23487 is $249,400.

What timezone is ZIP code 23487 in?

ZIP code 23487 observes the EST timezone.