23123 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 23123, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

23123 is a zip code in Buckingham County and Cumberland County, Virginia, which covers District 1, District 7, and District 2, with a total population of 1,948 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 23123 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 23123.

The estimated population of people living in 23123 is 1,948, with a median age of 38.2.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 23123 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
1,948
+7.8%
+0.10%
2020
1,807
 -5.98% -
2019
1,922
+2.56%
-
2018
1,874
 -3.7% -
2017
1,946
 - -

Population of 23123 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 23123 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
43.9%
58.8%
 -25.34%
Black/African American
42.1%
41.2%
 +2.18%
Native
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
3.4%
0%
 0.00%
Asian
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
10.5%
0%
 0.00%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 23123 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 23123 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 23123 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 23123 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 38.2 -26.82% 38 -24.9% 41.3 -21.63%
2020 52.2 -3.87% 50.6 -3.25% 52.7 -3.48%
2019 54.3 +1.5% 52.3 +10.81% 54.6 -0.36%
2018 53.5 +10.31% 47.2 +10.02% 54.8 -2.84%
2017 48.5 - 42.9 - 56.4 -

The median age of the 23123 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 23123 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 9 115 189.1% 73 +139.74% 90 164
10 to 19 56 +170.27% 61 +141.98% 77 180
20 to 29 133 14.68% 68 4.27% 123 53
30 to 39 113 +136.73% 41 +234.05% 256 96
40 to 49 178 -64.37% 157 5.89% 74 138
50 to 59 94 +44.57% 229 -33.45% 127 122
60 to 69 80 -22.99% 195 -4.62% 38 133
70+ 167 -0.89% 186 -39.04% 162 115

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 23123 zip code is $61,250.00.

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 23123.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $70,491.00
  • 45 to 64
    $67,404.00
  • 65 and over
    $31,786.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 23123 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 23123, 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 23123 is currently $61,415.00.

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.

0.00% of households in 23123 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 23123 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    25.15%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    19.05%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    17.23%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    20.12%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    17.07%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    1.37%
  • $200,000 or more
    0.00%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 23123 is $22,523.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 23123 by the total population of 23123.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 23123 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 23123 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
    4.20%
  • Bachelor's degree
    3.54%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    11.84%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    77.99%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.43%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 23123 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 23123 zip over the age of 16 is 1,564.

Of those people, a total of 52.70% 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 23123 is 47.40%.

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 23123 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 127 0.00% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 41 73.20% 50.00%
25 to 29 years 135 94.10% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 168 92.30% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 258 65.90% 33.50%
45 to 54 years 267 62.50% 6.00%
55 to 59 years 120 90.80% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 94 29.80% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 147 1.40% 0.00%
75 years and over 207 17.40% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 23123. 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 830 44.20% 2.70%
Black or African American 619 71.60% 13.50%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 0 0.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 2 100.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 113 10.60% 100.00%
Hispanic or Latino 55 25.50% 85.70%
Not Hispanic or Latino 800 45.90% 2.70%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 23123 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 23123 is 742, with median earnings of $37,188.00.

Women in 23123 are earning approximately 101.80% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 742 $37,188.00
Male 517 $36,801.00
Female 225 $37,473.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 23123 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 9 $0.00
Business and Financial 39 $44,803.00
Computer and Mathematical 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 2 $0.00
Community and Social Service 0 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 14 $0.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 36 $24,432.00
Healthcare Support 55 $78,036.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 3 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 25 $0.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 76 $22,703.00
Personal Care and Service 8 $0.00
Sales 0 $0.00
Office and Administrative Support 112 $17,386.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 81 $71,693.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 58 $36,691.00
Production 64 $34,722.00
Transportation and Material Moving 93 $58,184.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 23123 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 23123.

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 9 $0.00 0 $0.00
Business and Financial 18 $0.00 21 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 0 $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 0 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 6 $0.00 8 $0.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 22 $0.00 14 $0.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 55 $78,036.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 3 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 0 $0.00 25 $0.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 64 $22,838.00 12 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 8 $0.00
Sales 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Office and Administrative Support 58 $0.00 54 $43,750.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 81 $71,693.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 58 $36,691.00 0 $0.00
Production 36 $0.00 28 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 93 $58,184.00 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 656 households in 23123, with an average household size of 2.96 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 520 families living in the 23123 zip code with an average family size of 3.3 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 23123:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 345 119 56 136
Average Household Size 3.28 3.97 2.98 1.26
Total Families 345 119 56 0
Average Household Size 3.28 3.55 2.95 0

Poverty

Of the 520 families living in 23123, 7.50% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 23123:

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 799 housing units in 23123.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 656 82.10%
Vacant 143 17.90%

29.29% of the total 799 housing units in 23123 are rental units. This is approximately 234 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 382 are occupied by the owner - or 47.81% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 23123 is $638.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 23123 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
    40
  • Less than $500
    44
  • $500 to $999
    153
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    25
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    12
  • $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 23123 is $112,900.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 23123 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    134
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    42
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    89
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    54
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    34
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    4
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    0
  • $1,000,000 or more
    25

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 23123. The chart below shows the number of properties in 23123 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    96
  • 1940 to 1949
    0
  • 1950 to 1959
    93
  • 1960 to 1969
    29
  • 1970 to 1979
    156
  • 1980 to 1989
    68
  • 1990 to 1999
    196
  • 2000 to 2009
    117
  • 2010 to 2013
    44
  • 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 23123 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    56
  • 1 vehicle available
    117
  • 2 vehicles available
    261
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    222

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 23123 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 23123 that commute to work in a particular way.

45.3 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 23123.

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
    0
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    9
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    2
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    29
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    104
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    6
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    65
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    45
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    39
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    212
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    127
  • 90 or more minutes
    61

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 23123 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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