23602 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Virginia based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 23602 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 23602 is African American. The current unemployment level in 23602 is 3.8%.
| Population | 43,127 |
| Population Growth Rate | 5.93% |
| Population Density | 2,862 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 15,701 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 3.6% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $64,855 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $331,870 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (September 2025) | 3.8% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 7.0% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 50.18% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 41.94% |
23602 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 20,821 | 50.18% |
| Black | 13,726 | 33.08% |
| Hispanic | 4,616 | 11.12% |
| Asian | 2,202 | 5.31% |
| Native American | 131 | 0.32% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
23602 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 1,113 | 30.51% |
| Black | 1,663 | 45.59% |
| Hispanic | 689 | 18.89% |
| Asian | 159 | 4.36% |
| Native American | 15 | 0.41% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 9 | 0.25% |
23602 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,898 | 7.51% |
| Bachelor Degree | 4,905 | 19.4% |
| High School Diploma | 6,457 | 25.53% |
| No High School Diploma | 294 | 1.16% |
| GED or Alternate | 883 | 3.49% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 5,051 | 19.97% |
| Associates Degree | 2,739 | 10.83% |
| Masters Degree | 2,313 | 9.15% |
| Professional Degree | 433 | 1.71% |
| Doctorate Degree | 316 | 1.25% |