| ZIP Code | 23310 |
|---|---|
| City | Cape Charles |
| State | Virginia (VA) |
| County | Northampton County |
| Area Code | 757/948 |
| Elevation | 1 ft |
| Latitude | 37.258993 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -75.963657 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 51131 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 55.5 yrs ↑ 19% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.16 |
| Below Poverty | 16.5% ▲ 65% above avg |
| College Grads | 44.0% ▲ 14% above avg |
| Unemployment | 5.0% ≈ Avg |
| No HS Diploma | 15 (0.4%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,003 (29.3%) |
| Some College | 401 (11.7%) |
| Associates | 499 (14.6%) |
| Bachelors | 317 (9.3%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,191 (34.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $53,482 ▼ 30% below avg ↑ 21% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $344,700 ▲ 24% above avg ↑ 62% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 6.4x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $795/mo ↓ 9% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 3,386 |
| Vacant Units | 1,102 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.16 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 3,386 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,102 |
| Owner Occupied | 63.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 37.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.16 |
ZIP code 23310 is located in Cape Charles, Virginia, within Northampton County. With a population of 4,934, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 55.5 years. Economically, 23310 is a working-class ZIP code: the median household income of $53,482 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 23310 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $344,700 is above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $795 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 63.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 62% since 2019.
The population of 23310 is majority White (62.08%). Residents are well-educated — 44.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 16.5%. Household income has grown by 21% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 23310 stands at 5.0%, which is near the national average. About 12% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 70%.
Overall, ZIP code 23310 in Cape Charles, VA is characterized as working-class, well-educated, an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 4,934 residents, a median household income of $53,482, and a median home value of $344,700, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Virginia.