23508 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Virginia based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 23508 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 23508 is African American. The current unemployment level in 23508 is 3.8%.
| Population | 20,647 |
| Population Growth Rate | -6.12% |
| Population Density | 3,471 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 6,191 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 4.4% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $64,878 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $400,730 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 3.8% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6.0% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 52.65% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 47.87% |
23508 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 10,885 | 52.61% |
| Black | 7,773 | 37.57% |
| Hispanic | 1,228 | 5.93% |
| Asian | 717 | 3.47% |
| Native American | 71 | 0.34% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 17 | 0.08% |
23508 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 257 | 38.13% |
| Black | 349 | 51.78% |
| Hispanic | 38 | 5.64% |
| Asian | 29 | 4.3% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.15% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
23508 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 321 | 3.62% |
| Bachelor Degree | 2,188 | 24.65% |
| High School Diploma | 1,383 | 15.58% |
| No High School Diploma | 57 | 0.64% |
| GED or Alternate | 293 | 3.3% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 1,589 | 17.9% |
| Associates Degree | 542 | 6.11% |
| Masters Degree | 1,757 | 19.79% |
| Professional Degree | 454 | 5.11% |
| Doctorate Degree | 292 | 3.29% |