NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 23523

VA · Population: 7,352

C
45/100
70
B+
Safety
18
F
Affordability
52
C+
Quality of Life
41
C
Jobs
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About Zip Code 23523

Zip code 23523 is located in Virginia and is home to approximately 7,352 residents. It receives an overall grade of C (score: 45/100), based on safety, affordability, quality of life, and employment metrics.

Crime rates here are below the national average, suggesting a relatively safe community.

Housing costs are a challenge in this area, with home values at $205,100 and median rent of $991/month against a median income of $34,201. Many residents face a significant housing cost burden.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 11.5% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The unemployment rate of 8.1% 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
$34,201
Home Value
$205,100
Rent
$991/mo
Median Age
30
College Educated
11.5%
Unemployment
8.1%
Owner-Occupied
31.8%
Rent Burden
34.8% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety70B+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability18FLower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life52C+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy41CLower unemployment = higher
Overall45CWeighted 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).