NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 23181

VA · Population: 5,293

A
82/100
96
A+
Safety
80
A
Affordability
68
B
Quality of Life
86
A
Jobs
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About Zip Code 23181

Zip code 23181 is located in Virginia and is home to approximately 5,293 residents. It receives an overall grade of A (score: 82/100), based on safety, affordability, quality of life, and employment metrics.

This area has significantly lower crime rates than most of the country, making it one of the safer places to live.

With a median household income of $88,294 and home values around $247,100, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

About 31.2% of adults have a college degree, roughly in line with national averages.

The local job market is strong, with an unemployment rate of just 2.1%.

Scores are percentile-based: a score of 85 means this zip code ranks better than 85% of all US zip codes on that dimension. Data is sourced from the US Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates) and the FBI Uniform Crime Report.

Demographics & Economics

Median Income
$88,294
Home Value
$247,100
Rent
$1,275/mo
Median Age
39
College Educated
31.2%
Unemployment
2.1%
Owner-Occupied
79.5%
Rent Burden
17.3% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety96A+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability80ALower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life68BEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy86ALower unemployment = higher
Overall82AWeighted average

Methodology

All scores are percentile-based (0–100): a score of 85 means this zip code ranks better than 85% of all US zip codes on that metric. Safety uses FBI Uniform Crime Report state-level data (Phase 2 will add zip-level granularity). Economic and demographic data is from the US Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates (2022).