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ZIP 23607 — People & Community

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

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 23607

23607 has a population of 23,028 with a median age of 33.9 yrs (49.3% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
14.0%-77% vs US avg
x
Black
75.9%+512% vs US avg
x
Asian
1.0%-83% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
5.9%-68% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
3.2%
x
Age Groups
0–17
25.2%+14% vs US avg
x
18–64
61.2%-1% vs US avg
x
65+
13.6%-17% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
14.8%+33% vs US avg
x
High school
36.0%+38% vs US avg
x
Some college
35.4%+22% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
13.8%-59% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
27.5%-43% vs US avg
x
Never married
52.9%+57% vs US avg
x
Divorced
12.2%+18% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
7.4%
x
Diversity Index
40/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
28.9%+151% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
26.2%+88% vs US avg
x
Veterans
8.8%+46% vs US avg
x
Disability
17.3%+29% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
34.1%+321% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
69.5%+1099% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
AmericanGermanAfrican

Health & Community Indicators in 23607

Poverty Rate
28.9%+151% vs US avg
x
Veterans
8.8%+46% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
26.2%+88% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
34.1%+321% vs US avg
x
Disability
17.3%+29% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
10.3%+29% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
28.8%+146% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.2%-98% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
69.5%+1099% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population23,028
Median age33.9
Poverty rate28.9%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White14.0%
Hispanic5.9%
Black75.9%
Asian1.0%
Foreign-born26.2%