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ZIP 23897 — People & Community

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

Middle ClassLow Snow AreaRemote Work Hub

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 23897

23897 has a population of 1,019 with a median age of 30.9 yrs (50.1% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
60.1%-2% vs US avg
x
Black
39.4%+217% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.2%-97% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
0.0%
x
Age Groups
0–17
23.8%+8% vs US avg
x
18–64
68.8%+11% vs US avg
x
65+
7.5%-54% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
5.5%-50% vs US avg
x
High school
50.1%+91% vs US avg
x
Some college
22.0%-24% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
22.3%-34% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
27.2%-44% vs US avg
x
Never married
60.9%+80% vs US avg
x
Divorced
10.4%+1% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
1.5%
x
Diversity Index
48/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
16.0%+39% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
0.0%
x
Veterans
7.2%+20% vs US avg
x
Disability
19.5%+46% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
15.5%+91% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
0.0%
x
Top ancestry
AmericanEnglishAfrican

Health & Community Indicators in 23897

Poverty Rate
16.0%+39% vs US avg
x
Veterans
7.2%+20% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
0.0%
x
Single Parent
15.5%+91% vs US avg
x
Disability
19.5%+46% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
6.9%-14% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
42.3%+261% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
0.0%
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population1,019
Median age30.9
Poverty rate16.0%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White60.1%
Hispanic0.0%
Black39.4%
Asian0.2%
Foreign-born0.0%