23837 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 23837, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

23837 is a zip code in Southampton County and Sussex County, Virginia, which covers Capron, Franklin, Jerusalem, and Newville, with a total population of 4,676 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 23837 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 23837.

The estimated population of people living in 23837 is 4,676, with a median age of 49.2.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 23837 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
4,676
+6.39%
-2.77%
2020
4,395
 -0.25% -
2019
4,406
 -4.38% -
2018
4,608
 -4.18% -
2017
4,809
 - -

Population of 23837 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 23837 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
58.2%
55.3%
 +5.24%
Black/African American
38.3%
39%
 -1.79%
Native
0%
0.1%
 -100.00%
Hispanic
0.4%
2.6%
 -84.62%
Asian
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
2.9%
2.5%
 +16.00%
Other
0.1%
0.5%
 -80.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 23837 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 23837 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 23837 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 23837 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 49.2 -2.19% 48.8 +4.27% 49.5 -6.07%
2020 50.3 +1.82% 46.8 +3.31% 52.7 -1.31%
2019 49.4 +7.63% 45.3 +7.6% 53.4 +4.09%
2018 45.9 +0.88% 42.1 -0.94% 51.3 +3.85%
2017 45.5 - 42.5 - 49.4 -

The median age of the 23837 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 23837 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 9 309 -1.12% 191 +49% 287 263
10 to 19 277 -5.24% 228 +32.11% 222 303
20 to 29 331 -11.44% 266 -34.35% 293 183
30 to 39 194 -13.23% 270 -45.48% 143 161
40 to 49 299 -1.47% 304 2.83% 279 273
50 to 59 479 +25.01% 441 -34.4% 531 307
60 to 69 256 +47.28% 340 -8.12% 395 300
70+ 234 -4.08% 390 +32.55% 216 520

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 23837 zip code is $54,049.00.

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 23837.

  • Under 25
    $4,297.00
  • 25 to 44
    $45,875.00
  • 45 to 64
    $53,906.00
  • 65 and over
    $58,795.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 23837 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 23837, 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 23837 is currently $71,846.00.

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.

2.43% of households in 23837 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 23837 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    23.07%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    25.16%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    10.72%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    17.48%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    10.77%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    10.38%
  • $200,000 or more
    2.43%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 23837 is $28,224.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 23837 by the total population of 23837.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 23837 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 23837 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
    6.22%
  • Bachelor's degree
    19.16%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    19.51%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    49.90%
  • Less than high school diploma
    5.21%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 23837 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 23837 zip over the age of 16 is 3,842.

Of those people, a total of 59.20% 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 23837 is 53.10%.

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 23837 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 241 65.10% 75.80%
20 to 24 years 174 83.30% 0.00%
25 to 29 years 302 76.80% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 187 77.50% 6.90%
35 to 44 years 345 84.60% 19.90%
45 to 54 years 849 78.00% 5.60%
55 to 59 years 313 62.00% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 446 82.50% 3.00%
65 to 74 years 444 16.20% 0.00%
75 years and over 541 1.50% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 23837. 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 2,202 48.10% 5.00%
Black or African American 1,535 73.40% 15.50%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 2 0.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 5 100.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 98 84.70% 8.40%
Hispanic or Latino 0 0.00% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 2,202 48.10% 5.00%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 23837 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 23837 is 2,040, with median earnings of $39,600.00.

Women in 23837 are earning approximately 85.60% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 2,040 $39,600.00
Male 1,201 $41,977.00
Female 839 $35,929.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 23837 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 239 $71,615.00
Business and Financial 64 $75,114.00
Computer and Mathematical 26 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 11 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 7 $0.00
Community and Social Service 96 $80,238.00
Legal 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 97 $33,646.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 5 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 146 $41,641.00
Healthcare Support 110 $30,321.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 85 $70,865.00
Law Enforcement 10 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 24 $6,458.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 237 $29,453.00
Personal Care and Service 74 $16,083.00
Sales 84 $21,731.00
Office and Administrative Support 147 $38,828.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 40 $37,619.00
Construction and Extraction 115 $63,542.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 40 $41,000.00
Production 173 $35,139.00
Transportation and Material Moving 77 $24,531.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 23837 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 23837.

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 134 $75,000.00 105 $47,366.00
Business and Financial 3 $0.00 61 $75,284.00
Computer and Mathematical 26 $0.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 11 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 3 $0.00 4 $0.00
Community and Social Service 13 $0.00 83 $81,012.00
Legal 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 28 $0.00 69 $43,472.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 1 $0.00 4 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 48 $41,875.00 98 $36,250.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 110 $30,321.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 77 $0.00 8 $0.00
Law Enforcement 10 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 0 $0.00 24 $6,458.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 197 $45,463.00 40 $24,333.00
Personal Care and Service 60 $0.00 14 $0.00
Sales 36 $45,000.00 48 $15,893.00
Office and Administrative Support 30 $69,038.00 117 $36,964.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 40 $37,619.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 115 $63,542.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 40 $41,000.00 0 $0.00
Production 171 $35,194.00 2 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 49 $36,838.00 28 $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 1,773 households in 23837, with an average household size of 2.56 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 1,334 families living in the 23837 zip code with an average family size of 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 23837:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 803 103 428 439
Average Household Size 3.21 2.55 2.8 1.14
Total Families 803 103 428 0
Average Household Size 3.21 2.45 2.74 0

Poverty

Of the 1,334 families living in 23837, 9.20% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 23837:

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 1,828 housing units in 23837.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 1,773 96.99%
Vacant 55 3.01%

18.82% of the total 1,828 housing units in 23837 are rental units. This is approximately 344 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 1,298 are occupied by the owner - or 71.01% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 23837 is $816.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 23837 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
    131
  • Less than $500
    128
  • $500 to $999
    149
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    67
  • $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 23837 is $173,300.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 23837 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    113
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    194
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    180
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    307
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    349
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    129
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    26
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 23837. The chart below shows the number of properties in 23837 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    91
  • 1940 to 1949
    105
  • 1950 to 1959
    202
  • 1960 to 1969
    165
  • 1970 to 1979
    330
  • 1980 to 1989
    169
  • 1990 to 1999
    322
  • 2000 to 2009
    389
  • 2010 to 2013
    37
  • 2014 or later
    18

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 23837 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    92
  • 1 vehicle available
    440
  • 2 vehicles available
    490
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    751

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 23837 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 23837 that commute to work in a particular way.

27.5 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 23837.

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
    8
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    224
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    260
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    345
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    241
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    52
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    172
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    212
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    82
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    164
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    188
  • 90 or more minutes
    15

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 23837 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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