NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 23236

VA · Population: 25,768

A
86/100
96
A+
Safety
76
B+
Affordability
90
A+
Quality of Life
82
A
Jobs
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About Zip Code 23236

Zip code 23236 is located in Virginia and is home to approximately 25,768 residents. It receives an overall grade of A (score: 86/100), 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 $97,195 and home values around $280,500, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

About 46% of adults have a college degree, roughly in line with national averages.

The local job market is strong, with an unemployment rate of just 2.7%.

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
$97,195
Home Value
$280,500
Rent
$1,569/mo
Median Age
40
College Educated
46%
Unemployment
2.7%
Owner-Occupied
87.9%
Rent Burden
19.4% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety96A+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability76B+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life90A+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy82ALower unemployment = higher
Overall86AWeighted 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).