23168 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 23168, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

23168 is a zip code in James City County, Virginia, which covers Stonehouse, with a total population of 8,477 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 23168 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 23168.

The estimated population of people living in 23168 is 8,477, with a median age of 40.8.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 23168 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
8,477
+11.52%
+22.13%
2020
7,601
 -1.32% -
2019
7,703
+6.15%
-
2018
7,257
+4.55%
-
2017
6,941
 - -

Population of 23168 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 23168 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
70.7%
67.6%
 +4.59%
Black/African American
16.9%
19.5%
 -13.33%
Native
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
3.9%
4.4%
 -11.36%
Asian
2.8%
0.9%
 +211.11%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
5%
7.5%
 -33.33%
Other
0.6%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 23168 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 23168 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 23168 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 23168 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 40.8 +1.49% 40.9 +2.76% 40.7 0%
2020 40.2 +11.36% 39.8 +13.07% 40.7 +6.82%
2019 36.1 -4.5% 35.2 -0.56% 38.1 -2.81%
2018 37.8 +5.29% 35.4 -0.56% 39.2 +7.4%
2017 35.9 - 35.6 - 36.5 -

The median age of the 23168 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 23168 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 9 546 +29.1% 508 +25.8% 697 576
10 to 19 533 -12.85% 521 +32.25% 421 697
20 to 29 253 +7.83% 418 -43.17% 272 255
30 to 39 479 +43.61% 527 +8.07% 642 552
40 to 49 491 +22.86% 486 +13.17% 574 521
50 to 59 438 +51.6% 469 +43.99% 678 706
60 to 69 289 +96.91% 364 +41.08% 673 524
70+ 218 +11.02% 401 +17.9% 230 459

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 23168 zip code is $92,222.00.

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 23168.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $100,417.00
  • 45 to 64
    $94,107.00
  • 65 and over
    $76,554.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 23168 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 23168, 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 23168 is currently $108,214.00.

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.

9.02% of households in 23168 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 23168 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    7.93%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    9.25%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    18.89%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    19.35%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    23.41%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    12.15%
  • $200,000 or more
    9.02%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 23168 is $39,618.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 23168 by the total population of 23168.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 23168 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 23168 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
    22.77%
  • Bachelor's degree
    39.59%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    11.13%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    24.31%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.20%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 23168 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 23168 zip over the age of 16 is 6,576.

Of those people, a total of 65.30% 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 23168 is 59.90%.

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 23168 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 490 55.70% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 277 56.70% 18.50%
25 to 29 years 250 61.60% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 468 95.30% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 1,433 84.80% 0.00%
45 to 54 years 946 82.70% 4.20%
55 to 59 years 826 75.80% 2.20%
60 to 64 years 528 64.20% 4.40%
65 to 74 years 1,073 28.20% 22.10%
75 years and over 285 0.00% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 23168. 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 4,931 66.10% 3.40%
Black or African American 1,123 70.50% 3.70%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 212 79.70% 12.40%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 52 0.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 258 29.10% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 278 73.40% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 4,732 65.20% 3.60%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 23168 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 23168 is 3,941, with median earnings of $43,762.00.

Women in 23168 are earning approximately 58.90% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 3,941 $43,762.00
Male 2,014 $54,847.00
Female 1,927 $32,278.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 23168 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 462 $82,604.00
Business and Financial 169 $76,278.00
Computer and Mathematical 169 $95,598.00
Architecture and Engineering 103 $209,602.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 18 $0.00
Community and Social Service 169 $60,665.00
Legal 112 $0.00
Educational and Library 251 $52,458.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 99 $38,487.00
Healthcare Practitioners 453 $63,750.00
Healthcare Support 68 $28,382.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 16 $0.00
Law Enforcement 22 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 201 $11,275.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 108 $26,250.00
Personal Care and Service 139 $25,518.00
Sales 452 $20,221.00
Office and Administrative Support 314 $32,818.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 125 $29,508.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 156 $57,381.00
Production 86 $42,826.00
Transportation and Material Moving 121 $40,202.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 23168 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 23168.

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 397 $83,828.00 65 $74,917.00
Business and Financial 84 $76,420.00 85 $69,519.00
Computer and Mathematical 86 $53,929.00 83 $95,924.00
Architecture and Engineering 103 $209,602.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 18 $0.00
Community and Social Service 94 $0.00 75 $61,512.00
Legal 65 $0.00 47 $0.00
Educational and Library 78 $54,013.00 173 $49,321.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 38 $0.00 61 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 94 $153,750.00 359 $41,776.00
Healthcare Support 4 $0.00 64 $28,088.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 16 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 22 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 52 $11,625.00 149 $11,045.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 94 $26,515.00 14 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 55 $0.00 84 $0.00
Sales 94 $41,471.00 358 $10,441.00
Office and Administrative Support 44 $26,600.00 270 $33,227.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 125 $29,508.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 156 $57,381.00 0 $0.00
Production 64 $43,261.00 22 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 121 $40,202.00 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 3,028 households in 23168, with an average household size of 2.8 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 2,431 families living in the 23168 zip code with an average family size of 3.11 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 23168:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 2,008 59 364 597
Average Household Size 3.03 6.12 3.44 1.32
Total Families 2,008 59 364 0
Average Household Size 3 5.81 3.28 0

Poverty

Of the 2,431 families living in 23168, 1.80% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 23168:

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 3,176 housing units in 23168.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 3,028 95.34%
Vacant 148 4.66%

9.32% of the total 3,176 housing units in 23168 are rental units. This is approximately 296 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 2,670 are occupied by the owner - or 84.07% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 23168 is $1,060.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 23168 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
    62
  • Less than $500
    19
  • $500 to $999
    116
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    54
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    59
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    41
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    7
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 23168 is $300,000.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 23168 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    0
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    0
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    65
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    264
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    1,006
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    1,015
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    258
  • $1,000,000 or more
    62

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 23168. The chart below shows the number of properties in 23168 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    34
  • 1940 to 1949
    65
  • 1950 to 1959
    79
  • 1960 to 1969
    36
  • 1970 to 1979
    180
  • 1980 to 1989
    492
  • 1990 to 1999
    558
  • 2000 to 2009
    987
  • 2010 to 2013
    745
  • 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 23168 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    117
  • 1 vehicle available
    554
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,325
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,032

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 23168 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 23168 that commute to work in a particular way.

31.3 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 23168.

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
    278
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    234
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    551
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    967
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    229
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    316
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    102
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    107
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    623
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    187
  • 90 or more minutes
    159

Summary

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