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ZIP Code 23803

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 41,794

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 — 23803

What is the median household income in 23803?
The median household income in 23803 is $55,820 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 23803?
The poverty rate in 23803 is 15.8% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 23803?
$208,700 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 23803?
The median gross rent in 23803 is $1,132 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 23803 residents have a college degree?
23.6% of adults in 23803 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
41,794
Median Income
$55,820
Median Home Value
$208,700
Poverty Rate
15.8%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
11.2%
Median Age
35.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$10,858 (+24.1%) Home Value: +$64,900 (+45.1%) Poverty Rate: +0.6 pp (+3.9%) Bachelor's+: +5.6 pp (+31.1%) Unemployment: +2.0 pp (+21.7%)

Demographics

Total Population 41,794
Median Age 35.0
Female 52.9%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 6.3% White (non-Hisp.) 31.2% Black 59.7% Asian 0.5% Two or More 5.0% Other 1.6%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Indian
0.1%
Chinese
0.1%
Japanese
0.1%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Puerto Rican
2.3%
Mexican
1.0%
Cuban
0.2%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $55,820 ±$3,414
Per Capita Income $71,684
Median Family Income $71,526
Poverty Rate 15.8%
Child Poverty Rate 23.5%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 25.4%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 29.4%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
10.2%
$10–15k
6.5%
$15–25k
8.9%
$25–35k
7.8%
$35–50k
10.6%
$50–75k
20.4%
$75–100k
12.5%
$100–150k
13.9%
$150–200k
4.5%
$200k+
4.8%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 19,826
Owner-Occupied 50.7%
Renter-Occupied 49.3%
Vacancy Rate 17.3%
Median Home Value $208,700
Median Gross Rent $1,132
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 19.2%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 44.7%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
6.8%
$50–100k
10.5%
$100–200k
12.5%
$200–300k
30.3%
$300–500k
18.2%
$500k–$1M
3.2%
$1M+
1.3%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
10.5%
$500–1k
25.8%
$1–1.5k
46.7%
$1.5–2k
15.5%
$2–2.5k
1.4%
$3.5k+
0.1%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
14.3%
1 vehicle
37.1%
2 vehicles
26.6%
3+
22.0%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
64.7%
Single-fam. att.
2.6%
2–4 units
3.7%
5–19 units
3.1%
20+ units
11.6%
Mobile home
4.9%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
14.6%
1940–1969
5.4%
1970–1999
18.8%
2000–2009
9.2%
2010+
6.6%

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

Education

High School or Higher 88.0%
Bachelor's or Higher 23.6%
Graduate Degree 8.1%
Some College / Associate 20.8%
Less Than High School 4.8%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 60.9%
Unemployment Rate 11.2%
Work from Home 9.6%
Self-Employed 3.6%
Government Workers 25.3%
Private For-Profit 71.1%
Industry
Edu/Health
25.6%
Retail
11.9%
Public Admin
9.9%
Prof. Services
8.9%
Manufacturing
8.4%
Arts/Entmt.
8.2%
Construction
6.8%
Transportation
5.1%
Finance
4.9%
Wholesale
1.1%
Information
1.0%
Agriculture
0.4%
Occupation
Management
28.9%
Food Prep
23.4%
Sales
20.9%
Production
17.8%
Construction
9.1%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 27.1 min
Drove Alone 74.0%
Carpool 7.8%
Public Transit 3.2%
Work from Home 9.6%
Walked 2.2%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 16,396
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 29.8%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 9.6%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
5.9%
5–9
7.0%
10–14
5.5%
15–19
7.0%
20–24
8.9%
25–34
14.0%
35–44
10.9%
45–54
11.4%
55–64
7.6%
65–74
6.5%
75–84
9.4%
85+
4.4%
Under 18: 22.0% Working age (18–64): 78.0% 65 and over: 15.3%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 3.6%
Naturalized Citizen 38.7%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 3.1%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
61.6%
Europe
18.4%
Asia
13.7%
Africa
6.2%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 8.1%
With a Disability 20.4%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 92.0%
Uninsured 8.0%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 84.4%
Has a Computer 92.6%
Same House 1 Year Ago 82.4%
Moved from Abroad 0.2%

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