City

Cape Charles, VA

1 ZIP code  ·  Northampton County  ·  Virginia

👥4,934Population
💰$53,482Median HH Income▼ 30% below avg
🎂55.5Median Age
🏠$344,700Median Home Value▲ 24% above avg
🎓44.0%College Grads▲ 14% above avg
📊5.0%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.9% Female 52.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 62.1%Hispanic: 6.9%Black: 27.9%Asian: 0.1%Other: 3.1%Race
White62.1%
Hispanic6.9%
Black27.9%
Asian0.1%
Other3.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
12%
18–24
8%
25–44
16%
45–64
29%
65+
17%

Key Indicators

Median Age55.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.16
Below Poverty16.5% ▲ 65% above avg
College Grads44.0% ▲ 14% above avg
Unemployment5.0% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma15 (0.4%)
HS Graduate1,003 (29.3%)
Some College401 (11.7%)
Associates499 (14.6%)
Bachelors317 (9.3%)
Graduate Degree1,191 (34.8%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 29.3%Some College: 11.7%Associates: 14.6%Bachelors: 9.3%Graduate: 34.8%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad29.3%
Some College11.7%
Associates14.6%
Bachelors9.3%
Graduate34.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 63%Renter: 37%Tenure
Owner63.0%
Renter37.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
3%
$200k–$300k
18%
$300k–$500k
31%
Over $500k
26%

Financials

Median HH Income$53,482 ▼ 30% below avg
Median Home Value$344,700 ▲ 24% above avg
Home/Income Ratio6.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$795/mo
Total Housing Units3,386
Vacant Units1,102

Income Distribution

Under $25k
26%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
81%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
14%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
49%
15–30 min
29%
30–45 min
8%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
7%
1980s–1990s
21%
2000+
63%
About Cape Charles, VA

Cape Charles is a city in Virginia, located in Northampton County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,934 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 55.5 years.

Economically, Cape Charles is a working-class community. The median household income of $53,482 is below the national average. Approximately 16.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.0%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Cape Charles is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $344,700, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $795 per month. Homeownership is high at 63.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Cape Charles is well-educated. 44.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority White (62.08%).

Cape Charles, VA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Virginia.

ZIP Codes in Cape Charles
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
23310 4,934 $53,482 $344,700 $795 5.0% 44.0% 63.0%