What to know about ZIP 23404
ZIP code 23404 covers ZIP 23404 with a population of about 3,718.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 45.3 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.
It sits in the NORFOLK - PORTSMTH - NEWPT NWS media market.
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ZIP Code 23404 — undefined, undefined Demographics & Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.
Working Class
At a glance
Population
3,718
Density
N/A
Median income
$50,541
-33% vs US avg
Home value
$133,100
-62% vs US avg
Median rent
$761
-35% vs US avg
Timezone
N/A
Overview of ZIP Code 23404
Income and economy in ZIP 23404
Median household income in ZIP 23404 is about $50,541 — about 33% below the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 7.5%; unemployment rate near 1.5%; 15.4% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 18.3 points below the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Retail trade, Healthcare, and Manufacturing; about 2.5% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 12.7 points below the U.S. share (15.2%)); a mean commute of about 180.0 minutes (U.S. average near 26.8).
Housing and affordability in ZIP 23404
Median home value is about $133,100 — about 62% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $761 (about 35% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 65.0% (roughly in line with the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 23404, a household would need roughly $37,000 in annual income under a 20% down, 30-year loan at 6.8% (illustrative), keeping housing costs near 28% of income. Estimated monthly PITI is about $855. That sits below the local median household income ($50,541), suggesting the typical household income is closer to a workable buy-in level under these assumptions. Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.