NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 23803

VA · Population: 41,913

C+
53/100
77
B+
Safety
46
C
Affordability
57
C+
Quality of Life
33
D
Jobs
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About Zip Code 23803

Zip code 23803 is located in Virginia and is home to approximately 41,913 residents. It receives an overall grade of C+ (score: 53/100), based on safety, affordability, quality of life, and employment metrics.

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

The median household income here is $53,876, with home values near $183,600 and rents around $1,080/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 20.7% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The unemployment rate of 9.9% 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
$53,876
Home Value
$183,600
Rent
$1,080/mo
Median Age
36
College Educated
20.7%
Unemployment
9.9%
Owner-Occupied
50.3%
Rent Burden
24.1% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety77B+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability46CLower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life57C+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy33DLower unemployment = higher
Overall53C+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).