23851 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 23851 is African American. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 23851 is African American. The current unemployment level in 23851 is 3.8%.
| Population | 12,983 |
| Population Growth Rate | -0.56% |
| Population Density | 112 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 5,459 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1.2% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $54,274 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $424,950 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 3.8% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | African American - 49.57% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | African American - 79.67% |
23851 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 5,867 | 46.15% |
| Black | 6,302 | 49.57% |
| Hispanic | 318 | 2.5% |
| Asian | 227 | 1.79% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
23851 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 156 | 15.62% |
| Black | 819 | 81.98% |
| Hispanic | 16 | 1.6% |
| Asian | 5 | 0.5% |
| Native American | 3 | 0.3% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
23851 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 763 | 10.2% |
| Bachelor Degree | 1,239 | 16.57% |
| High School Diploma | 2,392 | 31.98% |
| No High School Diploma | 143 | 1.91% |
| GED or Alternate | 405 | 5.42% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 1,528 | 20.43% |
| Associates Degree | 625 | 8.36% |
| Masters Degree | 326 | 4.36% |
| Professional Degree | 39 | 0.52% |
| Doctorate Degree | 19 | 0.25% |
