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ZIP Code 23605

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 13,334

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 — 23605

What is the median household income in 23605?
The median household income in 23605 is $52,899 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 23605?
The poverty rate in 23605 is 8.6% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 23605?
$178,400 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 23605?
The median gross rent in 23605 is $1,187 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 23605 residents have a college degree?
17.5% of adults in 23605 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
13,334
Median Income
$52,899
Median Home Value
$178,400
Poverty Rate
8.6%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
6.4%
Median Age
36.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$10,569 (+25%) Home Value: +$38,100 (+27.2%) Poverty Rate: -5.5 pp (-39%) Bachelor's+: +4.9 pp (+38.9%) Unemployment: -1.2 pp (-15.8%)

Demographics

Total Population 13,334
Median Age 36.0
Female 51.6%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 7.9% White (non-Hisp.) 25.1% Black 59.6% Asian 0.7% Two or More 9.5% Other 3.2%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Indian
0.5%
Korean
0.2%
Filipino
0.1%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
3.2%
Puerto Rican
2.6%
Cuban
0.7%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $52,899 ±$7,287
Per Capita Income $60,119
Median Family Income $63,310
Poverty Rate 8.6%
Child Poverty Rate 14.5%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 24.4%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 20.6%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
7.1%
$10–15k
7.2%
$15–25k
9.2%
$25–35k
14.1%
$35–50k
11.0%
$50–75k
19.1%
$75–100k
14.9%
$100–150k
13.9%
$150–200k
2.8%
$200k+
0.7%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 6,944
Owner-Occupied 40.4%
Renter-Occupied 59.6%
Vacancy Rate 8.9%
Median Home Value $178,400
Median Gross Rent $1,187
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 32.7%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 47.8%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
7.7%
$50–100k
2.0%
$100–200k
16.3%
$200–300k
26.0%
$300–500k
4.2%
$500k–$1M
3.1%
$1M+
1.0%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
5.8%
$500–1k
23.9%
$1–1.5k
53.2%
$1.5–2k
16.6%
$2–2.5k
0.5%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
9.3%
1 vehicle
46.9%
2 vehicles
25.7%
3+
18.1%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
49.2%
Single-fam. att.
5.6%
2–4 units
2.1%
5–19 units
15.0%
20+ units
7.5%
Mobile home
4.0%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
1.0%
1940–1969
13.6%
1970–1999
8.9%
2000–2009
7.9%
2010+
2.1%

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

Education

High School or Higher 90.9%
Bachelor's or Higher 17.5%
Graduate Degree 7.3%
Some College / Associate 21.1%
Less Than High School 3.9%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 66.3%
Unemployment Rate 6.4%
Work from Home 7.1%
Self-Employed 4.6%
Government Workers 14.8%
Private For-Profit 80.6%
Industry
Edu/Health
21.1%
Manufacturing
19.3%
Retail
13.9%
Prof. Services
10.8%
Arts/Entmt.
9.0%
Transportation
8.1%
Public Admin
5.2%
Construction
3.8%
Finance
2.2%
Wholesale
1.3%
Information
0.9%
Agriculture
0.8%
Occupation
Production
24.2%
Management
24.1%
Sales
20.0%
Food Prep
19.5%
Construction
12.1%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 20.5 min
Drove Alone 77.3%
Carpool 7.1%
Public Transit 1.4%
Work from Home 7.1%
Walked 2.2%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 6,328
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 21.9%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 6.9%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
6.7%
5–9
4.0%
10–14
6.4%
15–19
6.7%
20–24
8.8%
25–34
15.6%
35–44
13.2%
45–54
11.1%
55–64
7.9%
65–74
5.3%
75–84
8.2%
85+
4.7%
Under 18: 20.7% Working age (18–64): 79.3% 65 and over: 14.5%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 5.1%
Naturalized Citizen 52.4%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 2.0%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
77.8%
Africa
10.4%
Europe
7.4%
Asia
4.4%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 8.9%
With a Disability 15.3%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 90.8%
Uninsured 9.2%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 88.6%
Has a Computer 93.9%
Same House 1 Year Ago 89.9%
Moved from Abroad 0.3%

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