23043 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 23043, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

23043 is a zip code in Middlesex County, Virginia, which covers Pine Top, with a total population of 1,644 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 23043 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 23043.

The estimated population of people living in 23043 is 1,644, with a median age of 52.2.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 23043 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
1,644
 -6% -4.20%
2020
1,749
 -14.1% -
2019
2,036
 -1.78% -
2018
2,073
+20.8%
-
2017
1,716
 - -

Population of 23043 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 23043 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
73.7%
91.6%
 -19.54%
Black/African American
3.3%
1.3%
 +153.85%
Native
0.6%
1.1%
 -45.45%
Hispanic
4.3%
0.7%
 +514.29%
Asian
6.1%
0%
 0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
3.5%
5.4%
 -35.19%
Other
8.3%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 23043 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 23043 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 23043 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 23043 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 52.2 +2.96% 45.9 +1.32% 57.6 +6.27%
2020 50.7 -2.5% 45.3 -4.03% 54.2 -5.74%
2019 52 +5.26% 47.2 -0.21% 57.5 +10.58%
2018 49.4 -11.79% 47.3 -15.38% 52 -8.93%
2017 56 - 55.9 - 57.1 -

The median age of the 23043 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 23043 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 100 -4.85% 93 +49.32% 52 95
10 to 19 11 +463.25% 27 +195.27% 127 68
20 to 29 106 1.13% 51 -51.35% 79 22
30 to 39 100 +19.23% 46 +128.05% 106 118
40 to 49 62 +64.69% 93 -150.67% 94 11
50 to 59 182 -56.66% 114 +27.68% 94 143
60 to 69 223 -39.01% 149 +26.21% 143 190
70+ 152 -4.97% 207 -19.41% 139 163

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 23043 zip code is $63,125.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 23043.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $0.00
  • 45 to 64
    $43,389.00
  • 65 and over
    $80,083.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 23043 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 23043, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 23043 is currently $81,177.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

3.53% of households in 23043 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 23043 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    15.33%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    19.95%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    16.42%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    19.40%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    21.17%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    4.21%
  • $200,000 or more
    3.53%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 23043 is $35,824.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 23043 by the total population of 23043.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 23043 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 23043 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    6.14%
  • Bachelor's degree
    24.29%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    7.86%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    44.71%
  • Less than high school diploma
    17.00%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 23043 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 23043 zip over the age of 16 is 1,350.

Of those people, a total of 45.30% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 23043 is 41.30%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 23043 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 48 72.90% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 36 100.00% 0.00%
25 to 29 years 65 83.10% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 79 53.20% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 169 80.50% 11.00%
45 to 54 years 176 63.10% 0.00%
55 to 59 years 142 50.70% 23.60%
60 to 64 years 74 50.00% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 411 15.10% 37.10%
75 years and over 150 18.00% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 23043. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 1,075 40.50% 12.60%
Black or African American 55 60.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 10 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 43 44.20% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 138 77.50% 0.00%
Two or more races 29 62.10% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 71 100.00% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 1,075 40.50% 12.60%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 23043 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 23043 is 557, with median earnings of $43,101.00.

Women in 23043 are earning approximately 12.80% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 557 $43,101.00
Male 352 $60,204.00
Female 205 $7,679.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 23043 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 81 $44,855.00
Business and Financial 18 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 17 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 2 $0.00
Community and Social Service 9 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 10 $0.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 20 $0.00
Healthcare Support 19 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 46 $5,667.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 58 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 44 $5,278.00
Sales 40 $26,667.00
Office and Administrative Support 30 $38,889.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 42 $60,217.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 97 $103,292.00
Production 12 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 10 $0.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 23043 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 23043.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 72 $50,208.00 9 $0.00
Business and Financial 9 $0.00 9 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 17 $0.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 2 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 0 $0.00 9 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 3 $0.00 7 $0.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 20 $0.00 0 $0.00
Healthcare Support 6 $0.00 13 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 19 $0.00 27 $0.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 36 $0.00 22 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 44 $5,278.00
Sales 17 $61,042.00 23 $0.00
Office and Administrative Support 0 $0.00 30 $38,889.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 42 $60,217.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 97 $103,292.00 0 $0.00
Production 0 $0.00 12 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 10 $0.00 0 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 737 households in 23043, with an average household size of 2.22 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 515 families living in the 23043 zip code with an average family size of 2.6 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 23043:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 388 52 75 222
Average Household Size 2.42 3.4 3.44 1.19
Total Families 388 52 75 0
Average Household Size 2.39 3.15 3.28 0

Poverty

Of the 515 families living in 23043, 8.50% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 23043:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 1,457 housing units in 23043.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 737 50.58%
Vacant 720 49.42%

9.61% of the total 1,457 housing units in 23043 are rental units. This is approximately 140 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 597 are occupied by the owner - or 40.97% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 23043 is $793.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 23043 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    0
  • Less than $500
    0
  • $500 to $999
    104
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    36
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    0
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 23043 is $276,300.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 23043 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    0
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    17
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    19
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    112
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    179
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    181
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    77
  • $1,000,000 or more
    12

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 23043. The chart below shows the number of properties in 23043 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    164
  • 1940 to 1949
    95
  • 1950 to 1959
    114
  • 1960 to 1969
    137
  • 1970 to 1979
    140
  • 1980 to 1989
    265
  • 1990 to 1999
    150
  • 2000 to 2009
    294
  • 2010 to 2013
    98
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 23043 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    0
  • 1 vehicle available
    212
  • 2 vehicles available
    373
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    152

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 23043 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 23043 that commute to work in a particular way.

26.8 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 23043.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    52
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    27
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    22
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    112
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    34
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    20
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    104
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    3
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    0
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    38
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    82
  • 90 or more minutes
    0

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 23043 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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