City

Poquoson, VA

1 ZIP code  ·  Poquoson (city) County  ·  Virginia

👥12,556Population
💰$120,919Median HH Income▲ 58% above avg
🎂41.4Median Age
🏠$403,000Median Home Value▲ 45% above avg
🎓49.2%College Grads▲ 27% above avg
📊1.8%Unemployment▼ 64% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.5% Female 49.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 88.8%Hispanic: 3.9%Black: 1.7%Asian: 1.8%Other: 3.3%Race
White88.8%
Hispanic3.9%
Black1.7%
Asian1.8%
Other3.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
18%
18–24
7%
25–44
23%
45–64
27%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.68
Below Poverty5.8% ▼ 42% below avg
College Grads49.2% ▲ 27% above avg
Unemployment1.8% ▼ 64% below avg
No HS Diploma25 (0.3%)
HS Graduate2,281 (27%)
Some College817 (9.7%)
Associates1,173 (13.9%)
Bachelors779 (9.2%)
Graduate Degree3,373 (39.9%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 27%Some College: 9.7%Associates: 13.9%Bachelors: 9.2%Graduate: 39.9%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad27.0%
Some College9.7%
Associates13.9%
Bachelors9.2%
Graduate39.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 85.2%Renter: 14.8%Tenure
Owner85.2%
Renter14.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
4%
$150k–$200k
4%
$200k–$300k
15%
$300k–$500k
46%
Over $500k
30%

Financials

Median HH Income$120,919 ▲ 58% above avg
Median Home Value$403,000 ▲ 45% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,634/mo
Total Housing Units4,945
Vacant Units288

Income Distribution

Under $25k
8%
$25k–$50k
8%
$50k–$75k
12%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
18%
Over $200k
18%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
20%
15–30 min
47%
30–45 min
21%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
22%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
55%
About Poquoson, VA

Poquoson is a city in Virginia, located in Poquoson (city) County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 12,556 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.4 years.

Economically, Poquoson is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $120,919 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 5.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.8%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Poquoson is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $403,000, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,634 per month. Homeownership is high at 85.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Poquoson is well-educated. 49.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (88.76%).

Poquoson, VA offers residents above-average earning potential within Virginia.

ZIP Codes in Poquoson
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
23662 12,556 $120,919 $403,000 $1,634 1.8% 49.2% 85.2%