23509 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 23509 is African American. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 23509 is African American. The current unemployment level in 23509 is 3.8%.
| Population | 12,903 |
| Population Growth Rate | -7.86% |
| Population Density | 4,430 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 4,955 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 3.4% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $60,674 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $480,660 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 3.8% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | African American - 47.02% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | African American - 44.77% |
23509 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 5,542 | 43.1% |
| Black | 6,027 | 46.87% |
| Hispanic | 804 | 6.25% |
| Asian | 331 | 2.57% |
| Native American | 114 | 0.89% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 40 | 0.31% |
23509 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 442 | 39.15% |
| Black | 539 | 47.74% |
| Hispanic | 115 | 10.19% |
| Asian | 28 | 2.48% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.09% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 4 | 0.35% |
23509 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 557 | 7.65% |
| Bachelor Degree | 995 | 13.66% |
| High School Diploma | 1,977 | 27.15% |
| No High School Diploma | 226 | 3.1% |
| GED or Alternate | 591 | 8.11% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 1,582 | 21.72% |
| Associates Degree | 463 | 6.36% |
| Masters Degree | 652 | 8.95% |
| Professional Degree | 108 | 1.48% |
| Doctorate Degree | 132 | 1.81% |
