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ZIP Code 23821

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 1,894

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 — 23821

What is the median household income in 23821?
The median household income in 23821 is $47,639 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 23821?
The poverty rate in 23821 is 10.1% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 23821?
$98,100 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 23821?
The median gross rent in 23821 is $911 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 23821 residents have a college degree?
16.9% of adults in 23821 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
1,894
Median Income
$47,639
Median Home Value
$98,100
Poverty Rate
10.1%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
2.8%
Median Age
38.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: $-7,559 (-13.7%) Home Value: $-14,000 (-12.5%) Poverty Rate: -1.2 pp (-10.6%) Bachelor's+: -0.6 pp (-3.4%) Unemployment: -2.4 pp (-46.2%)

Demographics

Total Population 1,894
Median Age 38.0
Female 47.1%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 1.7% White (non-Hisp.) 40.6% Black 53.7% Two or More 4.0% Other 0.2%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
1.0%
Puerto Rican
0.5%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $47,639 ±$15,363
Per Capita Income $64,523
Median Family Income $61,250
Poverty Rate 10.1%
Child Poverty Rate 17.9%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 18.8%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 28.6%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
7.0%
$10–15k
2.7%
$15–25k
16.4%
$25–35k
13.3%
$35–50k
14.5%
$50–75k
14.3%
$75–100k
16.8%
$100–150k
7.2%
$150–200k
4.2%
$200k+
3.7%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 873
Owner-Occupied 76.9%
Renter-Occupied 23.1%
Vacancy Rate 23.1%
Median Home Value $98,100
Median Gross Rent $911
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 26.1%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 22.3%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
7.0%
$50–100k
45.7%
$100–200k
15.9%
$200–300k
19.2%
$300–500k
0.6%
$500k–$1M
3.3%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
11.5%
$500–1k
43.9%
$1–1.5k
41.2%
$1.5–2k
3.4%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
8.6%
1 vehicle
26.7%
2 vehicles
39.8%
3+
24.9%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
65.2%
Single-fam. att.
3.2%
2–4 units
0.1%
5–19 units
1.1%
Mobile home
29.4%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
10.2%
1940–1969
5.2%
1970–1999
27.5%
2000–2009
11.8%
2010+
7.1%

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

Education

High School or Higher 81.6%
Bachelor's or Higher 16.9%
Graduate Degree 8.8%
Some College / Associate 15.8%
Less Than High School 4.4%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 49.9%
Unemployment Rate 2.8%
Work from Home 2.6%
Self-Employed 0.0%
Government Workers 29.1%
Private For-Profit 70.9%
Industry
Manufacturing
23.5%
Edu/Health
22.4%
Public Admin
14.1%
Transportation
10.3%
Retail
7.9%
Arts/Entmt.
7.4%
Prof. Services
5.3%
Finance
4.4%
Construction
3.6%
Wholesale
0.3%
Agriculture
0.1%
Occupation
Food Prep
36.1%
Production
23.3%
Management
21.3%
Sales
14.7%
Construction
4.5%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 28.6 min
Drove Alone 79.8%
Carpool 11.4%
Public Transit 0.4%
Work from Home 2.6%
Walked 0.1%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 671
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 38.6%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 14.6%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
8.3%
5–9
5.4%
10–14
1.3%
15–19
4.2%
20–24
3.7%
25–34
21.2%
35–44
12.0%
45–54
9.8%
55–64
3.2%
65–74
8.1%
75–84
16.6%
85+
4.2%
Under 18: 18.3% Working age (18–64): 81.7% 65 and over: 22.7%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 1.3%
Naturalized Citizen 8.3%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 0.8%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 14.9%
With a Disability 10.6%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 96.9%
Uninsured 3.1%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 78.2%
Has a Computer 79.6%
Same House 1 Year Ago 92.4%
Moved from Abroad 0.1%

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