23324 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 23324, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

23324 is a zip code in Chesapeake city, Virginia, which covers Chesapeake, with a total population of 23,266 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 23324 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 23324.

The estimated population of people living in 23324 is 23,266, with a median age of 31.7.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 23324 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
23,266
+0.15%
-2.20%
2020
23,232
 -2.77% -
2019
23,893
 -0.97% -
2018
24,126
+1.41%
-
2017
23,790
 - -

Population of 23324 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 23324 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
28.9%
30.1%
 -3.99%
Black/African American
60%
60.8%
 -1.32%
Native
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
5.1%
5.5%
 -7.27%
Asian
1.5%
1.3%
 +15.38%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.1%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
4.1%
1.9%
 +115.79%
Other
0.2%
0.4%
 -50.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 23324 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 23324 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 23324 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 23324 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 31.7 -0.94% 31.4 0% 32.3 -2.42%
2020 32 +1.59% 31.4 +0.96% 33.1 +4.09%
2019 31.5 -0.32% 31.1 +0.97% 31.8 -2.15%
2018 31.6 +1.61% 30.8 +4.76% 32.5 +0.93%
2017 31.1 - 29.4 - 32.2 -

The median age of the 23324 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 23324 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 1,987 -4.84% 1,821 -30.18% 1,887 1,293
10 to 19 1,565 +10.95% 2,083 +9.4% 1,736 2,242
20 to 29 1,917 -27.23% 2,045 -6.91% 1,445 1,883
30 to 39 1,438 +15.26% 1,756 +17.29% 1,662 2,047
40 to 49 1,106 +23.02% 1,595 -24.81% 1,353 1,224
50 to 59 1,133 +8.91% 1,446 -6.54% 1,228 1,341
60 to 69 906 +16.45% 1,188 -5.22% 1,030 1,096
70+ 727 +11.36% 1,077 -3.98% 779 1,020

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 23324 zip code is $49,198.00.

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 23324.

  • Under 25
    $50,577.00
  • 25 to 44
    $46,419.00
  • 45 to 64
    $55,293.00
  • 65 and over
    $43,686.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 23324 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 23324, 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 23324 is currently $62,774.00.

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.

4.20% of households in 23324 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 23324 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    24.80%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    25.91%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    22.41%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    8.76%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    12.44%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    1.48%
  • $200,000 or more
    4.20%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 23324 is $23,824.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 23324 by the total population of 23324.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 23324 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 23324 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
    9.58%
  • Bachelor's degree
    17.82%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    19.89%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    48.93%
  • Less than high school diploma
    3.78%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 23324 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 23324 zip over the age of 16 is 17,632.

Of those people, a total of 61.30% 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 23324 is 52.50%.

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 23324 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 1,524 35.80% 14.10%
20 to 24 years 1,360 81.10% 24.20%
25 to 29 years 1,968 76.00% 6.50%
30 to 34 years 2,266 83.70% 10.30%
35 to 44 years 2,688 85.10% 8.60%
45 to 54 years 2,520 66.90% 9.10%
55 to 59 years 1,381 52.10% 10.00%
60 to 64 years 1,139 51.40% 6.10%
65 to 74 years 1,714 17.30% 12.50%
75 years and over 1,072 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 23324. 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 5,978 64.50% 4.20%
Black or African American 10,360 58.30% 14.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 270 65.60% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 12 100.00% 0.00%
Other 350 90.30% 13.50%
Two or more races 662 61.60% 14.10%
Hispanic or Latino 881 75.70% 6.90%
Not Hispanic or Latino 5,680 64.60% 4.20%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 23324 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 23324 is 9,259, with median earnings of $32,690.00.

Women in 23324 are earning approximately 66.60% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 9,259 $32,690.00
Male 4,266 $37,664.00
Female 4,993 $25,085.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 23324 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 586 $50,625.00
Business and Financial 392 $46,875.00
Computer and Mathematical 159 $61,146.00
Architecture and Engineering 37 $84,185.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 48 $0.00
Community and Social Service 278 $38,850.00
Legal 8 $0.00
Educational and Library 395 $52,893.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 141 $7,466.00
Healthcare Practitioners 355 $39,688.00
Healthcare Support 592 $14,914.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 153 $38,813.00
Law Enforcement 176 $52,941.00
Food Preparation and Serving 412 $12,178.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 271 $13,609.00
Personal Care and Service 372 $13,333.00
Sales 895 $12,471.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,328 $36,481.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 27 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 760 $34,217.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 243 $44,102.00
Production 408 $33,714.00
Transportation and Material Moving 555 $34,701.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 23324 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 23324.

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 345 $53,897.00 241 $44,183.00
Business and Financial 210 $34,886.00 182 $50,500.00
Computer and Mathematical 94 $81,250.00 65 $60,964.00
Architecture and Engineering 14 $0.00 23 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 23 $0.00 25 $0.00
Community and Social Service 46 $36,528.00 232 $39,200.00
Legal 0 $0.00 8 $0.00
Educational and Library 140 $53,516.00 255 $27,083.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 80 $7,162.00 61 $40,703.00
Healthcare Practitioners 22 $0.00 333 $37,083.00
Healthcare Support 10 $0.00 582 $14,806.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 68 $35,395.00 85 $49,792.00
Law Enforcement 146 $55,078.00 30 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 122 $3,989.00 290 $15,556.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 67 $14,095.00 204 $13,274.00
Personal Care and Service 41 $11,830.00 331 $14,896.00
Sales 361 $17,670.00 534 $12,442.00
Office and Administrative Support 304 $43,074.00 1,024 $33,287.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 27 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 743 $34,402.00 17 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 224 $44,844.00 19 $0.00
Production 272 $50,417.00 136 $15,417.00
Transportation and Material Moving 463 $49,041.00 92 $7,212.00

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 8,492 households in 23324, with an average household size of 2.74 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 5,980 families living in the 23324 zip code with an average family size of 3.25 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 23324:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 2,909 522 2,549 2,512
Average Household Size 3.22 3.65 3.57 1.14
Total Families 2,909 522 2,549 0
Average Household Size 3.19 3.29 3.32 0

Poverty

Of the 5,980 families living in 23324, 18.40% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 23324:

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 9,543 housing units in 23324.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 8,492 88.99%
Vacant 1,051 11.01%

41.74% of the total 9,543 housing units in 23324 are rental units. This is approximately 3,983 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 4,349 are occupied by the owner - or 45.57% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 23324 is $990.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 23324 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
    160
  • Less than $500
    443
  • $500 to $999
    1,639
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    1,270
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    607
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    24
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 23324 is $188,400.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 23324 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    192
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    179
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    695
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    1,430
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    1,742
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    65
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    46
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 23324. The chart below shows the number of properties in 23324 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    1,068
  • 1940 to 1949
    735
  • 1950 to 1959
    1,299
  • 1960 to 1969
    1,511
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,209
  • 1980 to 1989
    1,165
  • 1990 to 1999
    963
  • 2000 to 2009
    664
  • 2010 to 2013
    929
  • 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 23324 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    1,135
  • 1 vehicle available
    3,013
  • 2 vehicles available
    2,642
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,702

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 23324 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 23324 that commute to work in a particular way.

22.7 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 23324.

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
    225
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    625
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    938
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    1,997
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    1,947
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    684
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    1,327
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    119
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    227
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    490
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    324
  • 90 or more minutes
    64

Summary

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