23517 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 23517 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 23517 is African American. The current unemployment level in 23517 is 3.8%.
| Population | 4,212 |
| Population Growth Rate | -9.95% |
| Population Density | 5,116 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 2,084 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 4.8% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $53,839 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $393,320 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 3.8% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6.0% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 66.81% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 56.17% |
23517 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
| White | 2,857 | 66.81% |
| Black | 918 | 21.47% |
| Hispanic | 284 | 6.64% |
| Asian | 211 | 4.93% |
| Native American | 6 | 0.14% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
23517 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
| White | 941 | 30.26% |
| Black | 1,880 | 60.45% |
| Hispanic | 203 | 6.53% |
| Asian | 69 | 2.22% |
| Native American | 4 | 0.13% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 13 | 0.42% |
23517 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 195 | 7.15% |
| Bachelor Degree | 1,018 | 37.32% |
| High School Diploma | 365 | 13.38% |
| No High School Diploma | 5 | 0.18% |
| GED or Alternate | 77 | 2.82% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 398 | 14.59% |
| Associates Degree | 132 | 4.84% |
| Masters Degree | 279 | 10.23% |
| Professional Degree | 158 | 5.79% |
| Doctorate Degree | 101 | 3.7% |