23803 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 23803 is African American. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 23803 is African American. The current unemployment level in 23803 is 3.8%.
| Population | 41,913 |
| Population Growth Rate | 6.86% |
| Population Density | 583 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 14,882 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1.1% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $49,302 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $307,210 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (September 2025) | 3.8% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6.0% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 59.94% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 64.17% |
23803 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 14,319 | 34.82% |
| Black | 24,632 | 59.89% |
| Hispanic | 1,899 | 4.62% |
| Asian | 228 | 0.55% |
| Native American | 16 | 0.04% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 32 | 0.08% |
23803 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 880 | 25.09% |
| Black | 2,346 | 66.89% |
| Hispanic | 245 | 6.99% |
| Asian | 19 | 0.54% |
| Native American | 9 | 0.26% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 8 | 0.23% |
23803 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,596 | 7.86% |
| Bachelor Degree | 2,145 | 10.56% |
| High School Diploma | 8,307 | 40.9% |
| No High School Diploma | 597 | 2.94% |
| GED or Alternate | 1,295 | 6.38% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 3,721 | 18.32% |
| Associates Degree | 1,424 | 7.01% |
| Masters Degree | 1,024 | 5.04% |
| Professional Degree | 89 | 0.44% |
| Doctorate Degree | 111 | 0.55% |