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ZIP 23116 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Upper Middle ClassLow Snow AreaRemote Work Hub

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 23116

23116 has a population of 34,058 with a median age of 41.2 yrs (50.8% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
83.8%+36% vs US avg
x
Black
6.9%-45% vs US avg
x
Asian
2.5%-58% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
2.2%-88% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
4.7%
x
Age Groups
0–17
25.3%+15% vs US avg
x
18–64
59.9%-3% vs US avg
x
65+
14.9%-9% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
3.7%-66% vs US avg
x
High school
18.8%-28% vs US avg
x
Some college
24.4%-16% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
53.1%+58% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
64.7%+35% vs US avg
x
Never married
24.7%-27% vs US avg
x
Divorced
6.9%-33% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
3.7%
x
Diversity Index
29/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
3.1%-73% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
24.0%+73% vs US avg
x
Veterans
7.0%+17% vs US avg
x
Disability
8.5%-36% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
4.8%-40% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
69.5%+1098% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
EnglishGermanAmerican

Health & Community Indicators in 23116

Poverty Rate
3.1%-73% vs US avg
x
Veterans
7.0%+17% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
24.0%+73% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
4.8%-40% vs US avg
x
Disability
8.5%-36% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
2.2%-73% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
3.1%-74% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.3%-97% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
69.5%+1098% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population34,058
Median age41.2
Poverty rate3.1%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White83.8%
Hispanic2.2%
Black6.9%
Asian2.5%
Foreign-born24.0%