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ZIP Code 23602

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 42,699

ZIP Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTAs) are Census approximations of USPS ZIP codes. Boundaries may differ slightly from postal delivery areas, and estimates for less-populated ZCTAs carry higher margins of error.

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).

Quick Facts — 23602

What is the median household income in 23602?
The median household income in 23602 is $72,487 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 23602?
The poverty rate in 23602 is 10.0% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 23602?
$270,200 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 23602?
The median gross rent in 23602 is $1,446 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 23602 residents have a college degree?
36.2% of adults in 23602 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
42,699
Median Income
$72,487
Median Home Value
$270,200
Poverty Rate
10.0%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
5.0%
Median Age
34.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$9,448 (+15%) Home Value: +$58,700 (+27.8%) Poverty Rate: +0.6 pp (+6.4%) Bachelor's+: +4.7 pp (+14.9%) Unemployment: -0.2 pp (-3.8%)

Demographics

Total Population 42,699
Median Age 34.0
Female 51.9%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 11.8% White (non-Hisp.) 42.4% Black 35.2% Asian 4.8% Two or More 10.5% Other 3.4%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Filipino
1.0%
Chinese
0.9%
Korean
0.9%
Vietnamese
0.7%
Indian
0.4%
Japanese
0.2%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
5.1%
Puerto Rican
3.0%
Cuban
0.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $72,487 ±$4,230
Per Capita Income $90,144
Median Family Income $84,667
Poverty Rate 10.0%
Child Poverty Rate 14.7%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 10.3%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 24.1%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
4.9%
$10–15k
1.8%
$15–25k
5.7%
$25–35k
7.3%
$35–50k
10.9%
$50–75k
20.7%
$75–100k
14.2%
$100–150k
20.2%
$150–200k
7.4%
$200k+
6.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Housing

Total Housing Units 18,876
Owner-Occupied 51.6%
Renter-Occupied 48.4%
Vacancy Rate 4.6%
Median Home Value $270,200
Median Gross Rent $1,446
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 22.7%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 41.3%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
4.4%
$50–100k
1.8%
$100–200k
7.5%
$200–300k
38.1%
$300–500k
35.3%
$500k–$1M
3.3%
$1M+
0.3%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
1.9%
$500–1k
10.5%
$1–1.5k
43.5%
$1.5–2k
31.7%
$2–2.5k
10.4%
$2.5–3.5k
1.3%
$3.5k+
0.6%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
4.4%
1 vehicle
39.1%
2 vehicles
37.7%
3+
18.8%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
47.7%
Single-fam. att.
12.7%
2–4 units
1.0%
5–19 units
14.2%
20+ units
8.9%
Mobile home
1.4%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
1.1%
1940–1969
0.5%
1970–1999
20.0%
2000–2009
10.9%
2010+
10.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Education

High School or Higher 93.8%
Bachelor's or Higher 36.2%
Graduate Degree 13.5%
Some College / Associate 20.3%
Less Than High School 2.2%
Enrolled in School

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Employment

Labor Force Participation 68.6%
Unemployment Rate 5.0%
Work from Home 8.8%
Self-Employed 3.1%
Government Workers 18.8%
Private For-Profit 77.9%
Industry
Edu/Health
21.4%
Manufacturing
13.9%
Prof. Services
11.9%
Retail
10.9%
Arts/Entmt.
10.2%
Public Admin
6.9%
Transportation
5.8%
Construction
5.3%
Finance
4.6%
Wholesale
2.9%
Information
1.0%
Agriculture
0.1%
Occupation
Management
41.9%
Sales
20.1%
Food Prep
17.3%
Production
12.3%
Construction
8.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Commute

Median Travel Time 24.4 min
Drove Alone 78.4%
Carpool 9.9%
Public Transit 0.4%
Work from Home 8.8%
Walked 0.5%
Bicycle

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Households & Families

Total Households 18,013
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 38.6%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 11.6%
Multigenerational

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Age Distribution

Under 5
6.9%
5–9
5.8%
10–14
5.8%
15–19
5.5%
20–24
8.2%
25–34
18.1%
35–44
12.5%
45–54
10.0%
55–64
6.3%
65–74
6.2%
75–84
8.4%
85+
4.7%
Under 18: 21.5% Working age (18–64): 78.5% 65 and over: 14.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 10.3%
Naturalized Citizen 61.3%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 4.9%
Foreign-Born Origin
Asia
36.0%
Latin America
32.3%
Europe
19.4%
Africa
10.0%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 14.3%
With a Disability 13.7%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 91.9%
Uninsured 8.1%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 92.4%
Has a Computer 97.4%
Same House 1 Year Ago 85.1%
Moved from Abroad 0.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023