| ZIP Code | 23696 |
|---|---|
| City | Seaford |
| State | Virginia (VA) |
| County | York County |
| Area Code | 757/948 |
| Latitude | 37.189119 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -76.421079 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 51199 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 41.2 yrs ↓ 4% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.92 |
| Below Poverty | 4.6% ▼ 54% below avg |
| College Grads | 56.5% ▲ 46% above avg |
| Unemployment | 1.0% ▼ 79% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 34 (1.3%) |
| HS Graduate | 509 (19.7%) |
| Some College | 193 (7.5%) |
| Associates | 390 (15.1%) |
| Bachelors | 314 (12.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,149 (44.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $138,409 ▲ 81% above avg ↑ 42% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $411,700 ▲ 48% above avg ↑ 10% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $2,052/mo ↑ 22% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 1,455 |
| Vacant Units | 89 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.92 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,455 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 89 |
| Owner Occupied | 91.8% |
| Renter Occupied | 8.2% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.92 |
ZIP code 23696 is located in Seaford, Virginia, within York County. With a population of 3,987, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 41.2 years. Economically, 23696 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $138,409 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 23696 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $411,700 is above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $2,052 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 91.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 10% since 2019.
The population of 23696 is primarily White (93.65%). Residents are well-educated — 56.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 4.6%. Household income has grown by 42% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 23696 stands at 1.0%, which is well below the national average. About 15% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 74%.
Overall, ZIP code 23696 in Seaford, VA is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 3,987 residents, a median household income of $138,409, and a median home value of $411,700, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Virginia.