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Zip Code 23438

VA · Population: 1,685

B+
74/100
95
A+
Safety
66
B
Affordability
60
B
Quality of Life
74
B+
Jobs
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About Zip Code 23438

Zip code 23438 is located in Virginia and is home to approximately 1,685 residents. It receives an overall grade of B+ (score: 74/100), 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 $84,231, with home values near $246,500 and rents around $1,610/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 20.6% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Unemployment stands at 3.8%, which is near the national average.

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
$84,231
Home Value
$246,500
Rent
$1,610/mo
Median Age
42
College Educated
20.6%
Unemployment
3.8%
Owner-Occupied
89%
Rent Burden
22.9% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety95A+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability66BLower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life60BEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy74B+Lower unemployment = higher
Overall74B+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).