NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 23234

VA · Population: 45,139

C+
58/100
82
A
Safety
50
C+
Affordability
60
B
Quality of Life
40
C
Jobs
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About Zip Code 23234

Zip code 23234 is located in Virginia and is home to approximately 45,139 residents. It receives an overall grade of C+ (score: 58/100), 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.

The median household income here is $60,669, with home values near $217,900 and rents around $1,238/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 19.7% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The unemployment rate of 8.3% is above the national average, indicating a weaker local job market.

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
$60,669
Home Value
$217,900
Rent
$1,238/mo
Median Age
35
College Educated
19.7%
Unemployment
8.3%
Owner-Occupied
58.3%
Rent Burden
24.5% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety82ALower crime = higher score
Affordability50C+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life60BEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy40CLower unemployment = higher
Overall58C+Weighted 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).