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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The zip code 23457 in Virginia Beach, Virginia, is classified as a "Low Diversity" community with a "White Majority" as of 2022. The area has a population of 4,158 and a median income of $85,552. This zip code has maintained its "Low Diversity" status over the past decade, with the white population remaining dominant. However, there are indications of increasing diversity.
The white population has decreased slightly from 92% in 2017 to 85% in 2022. The black population has fluctuated, increasing from 4% in 2017 to 9% in 2021, then settling at 6% in 2022. The Hispanic population has grown gradually from 2% in 2017 to 5% in 2022. The category of two or more races has increased from 1% in 2017 to 3% in 2022. These changes suggest a trend towards a more diverse community.
The median income in this zip code has fluctuated but remained relatively high over the past decade. The highest median income was $90,755 in 2014. There has been a slight downward trend from $88,084 in 2018 to $85,552 in 2022. The population has grown from 3,730 in 2017 to 4,158 in 2022, an 11.5% increase. The slight decrease in median income combined with population growth may indicate an influx of middle-income families, possibly contributing to the subtle increase in diversity.
The median income in this zip code ($85,552 in 2022) is likely significantly higher than the national average, suggesting an affluent area. The dominance of the white population (85% in 2022) is notably higher than the national average, which is closer to 60%. The gradual increase in diversity, while slow, aligns with national trends of increasing diversity in suburban and rural areas.
Zip code 23457 remains a "Low Diversity" area with a strong "White Majority." Subtle demographic shifts over the past decade suggest a slow trend towards increased diversity. This trend, combined with steady population growth and high (though slightly declining) median incomes, indicates a gradually evolving community. If current trends continue, this area may transition to a more diverse demographic profile in the coming years, potentially impacting local culture, services, and economic dynamics.