| ZIP Code | 23662 |
|---|---|
| City | Poquoson |
| State | Virginia (VA) |
| County | Poquoson (city) County |
| Area Code | 757/948 |
| Elevation | 1 ft |
| Latitude | 37.133319 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -76.353027 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 51735 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 41.4 yrs ↓ 2% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.68 |
| Below Poverty | 5.8% ▼ 42% below avg |
| College Grads | 49.2% ▲ 27% above avg |
| Unemployment | 1.8% ▼ 64% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 25 (0.3%) |
| HS Graduate | 2,281 (27%) |
| Some College | 817 (9.7%) |
| Associates | 1,173 (13.9%) |
| Bachelors | 779 (9.2%) |
| Graduate Degree | 3,373 (39.9%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $120,919 ▲ 58% above avg ↑ 24% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $403,000 ▲ 45% above avg ↑ 25% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,634/mo ↑ 34% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 4,945 |
| Vacant Units | 288 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.68 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 4,945 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 288 |
| Owner Occupied | 85.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 14.8% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.68 |
ZIP code 23662 is located in Poquoson, Virginia, within Poquoson (city) County. With a population of 12,556, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 41.4 years. Economically, 23662 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $120,919 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 23662 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $403,000 is above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,634 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 85.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 25% since 2019.
The population of 23662 is primarily White (88.76%). Residents are well-educated — 49.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 5.8%. Household income has grown by 24% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 23662 stands at 1.8%, which is well below the national average. About 12% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 82%.
Overall, ZIP code 23662 in Poquoson, VA is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 12,556 residents, a median household income of $120,919, and a median home value of $403,000, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Virginia.