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ZIP 23838 — People & Community

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

Upper Middle ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 23838

23838 has a population of 17,213 with a median age of 46.5 yrs (49.6% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
76.5%+24% vs US avg
x
Black
13.5%+9% vs US avg
x
Asian
2.7%-55% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
4.7%-75% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
2.6%
x
Age Groups
0–17
20.1%-9% vs US avg
x
18–64
60.7%-2% vs US avg
x
65+
19.2%+18% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
3.9%-65% vs US avg
x
High school
21.6%-17% vs US avg
x
Some college
31.7%+10% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
42.7%+27% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
67.1%+39% vs US avg
x
Never married
23.1%-32% vs US avg
x
Divorced
5.3%-48% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
4.5%
x
Diversity Index
39/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
3.0%-74% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
13.2%-5% vs US avg
x
Veterans
9.3%+55% vs US avg
x
Disability
9.7%-27% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
2.1%-74% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
32.2%+456% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
EnglishGermanAmerican

Health & Community Indicators in 23838

Poverty Rate
3.0%-74% vs US avg
x
Veterans
9.3%+55% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
13.2%-5% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
2.1%-74% vs US avg
x
Disability
9.7%-27% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
3.7%-53% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
2.9%-75% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.3%-97% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
32.2%+456% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population17,213
Median age46.5
Poverty rate3.0%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White76.5%
Hispanic4.7%
Black13.5%
Asian2.7%
Foreign-born13.2%