NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 23434

VA · Population: 51,108

B
66/100
91
A+
Safety
70
B+
Affordability
63
B
Quality of Life
39
D
Jobs
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About Zip Code 23434

Zip code 23434 is located in Virginia and is home to approximately 51,108 residents. It receives an overall grade of B (score: 66/100), 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 $73,843 and home values around $277,500, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 24.9% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The unemployment rate of 8.5% 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
$73,843
Home Value
$277,500
Rent
$1,181/mo
Median Age
37
College Educated
24.9%
Unemployment
8.5%
Owner-Occupied
67.9%
Rent Burden
19.2% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety91A+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability70B+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life63BEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy39DLower unemployment = higher
Overall66BWeighted 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).