23701 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 23701 is African American. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 23701 is African American. The current unemployment level in 23701 is 3.8%.
| Population | 24,850 |
| Population Growth Rate | 5.44% |
| Population Density | 3,009 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 9,227 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1.5% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $57,082 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $311,430 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 3.8% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | African American - 56.4% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | African American - 68.7% |
23701 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 9,321 | 39.74% |
| Black | 13,209 | 56.32% |
| Hispanic | 724 | 3.09% |
| Asian | 106 | 0.45% |
| Native American | 59 | 0.25% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 36 | 0.15% |
23701 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 975 | 22.21% |
| Black | 3,156 | 71.89% |
| Hispanic | 188 | 4.28% |
| Asian | 40 | 0.91% |
| Native American | 14 | 0.32% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 17 | 0.39% |
23701 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,192 | 8.53% |
| Bachelor Degree | 1,854 | 13.26% |
| High School Diploma | 4,435 | 31.72% |
| No High School Diploma | 277 | 1.98% |
| GED or Alternate | 1,192 | 8.53% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 3,041 | 21.75% |
| Associates Degree | 1,153 | 8.25% |
| Masters Degree | 753 | 5.39% |
| Professional Degree | 81 | 0.58% |
| Doctorate Degree | 4 | 0.03% |
