NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 23837

VA · Population: 4,281

C+
55/100
76
B+
Safety
54
C+
Affordability
56
C+
Quality of Life
35
D
Jobs
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About Zip Code 23837

Zip code 23837 is located in Virginia and is home to approximately 4,281 residents. It receives an overall grade of C+ (score: 55/100), 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 $51,818, with home values near $193,100 and rents around $846/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 14.9% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The unemployment rate of 9.5% 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
$51,818
Home Value
$193,100
Rent
$846/mo
Median Age
48
College Educated
14.9%
Unemployment
9.5%
Owner-Occupied
73.9%
Rent Burden
19.6% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety76B+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability54C+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life56C+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy35DLower unemployment = higher
Overall55C+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).