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ZIP Code 23187 — undefined, undefined Demographics & Data

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2016–2020 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Middle ClassLow Snow AreaRemote Work Hub

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Quick Facts

Population
7,763
Median Income
$61,816
-18% vs US avg
Home Value
$256,600
-26% vs US avg
Median Rent
$1,365
+17% vs US avg
Median Age
20.8 yrs
-47% vs US avg
City
N/A
County
N/A
Timezone
N/A
Top Ancestry
EnglishGermanIrish
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Location
Coordinates
37.2689, -76.7209
Elevation
70 ft
Land Area
0.1 sq mi
Water Area
0.0 sq mi (18% water)

At a glance

Population
7,763
Density
N/A
Median income
$61,816
-18% vs US avg
Home value
$256,600
-26% vs US avg
Median rent
$1,365
+17% vs US avg
Timezone
N/A

Overview of ZIP Code 23187

UniversityUniversity / college area
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What to know about ZIP 23187

ZIP code 23187 covers ZIP 23187 with a population of about 7,763.

At a glance, the area shows median age of 20.8 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.

It sits in the NORFOLK - PORTSMTH - NEWPT NWS media market.

Local search focus: University

ZIP 23187 sits in a university / college context (near william & mary (0.7 mi)). Expect stronger interest in student housing, rentals, walkability, transit, and a younger adult age mix versus typical suburban ZIPs.

Income and economy in ZIP 23187

Median household income in ZIP 23187 is about $61,816 — about 18% below the U.S. median ($75,149).

On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 18.6%; unemployment rate near 6.1%; 40.5% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 6.8 points above the national share (33.7%)).

Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Education, Food services, and Healthcare; about 19.2% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 4.0 points above the U.S. share (15.2%)); a mean commute of about 180.0 minutes (U.S. average near 26.8).

Housing and affordability in ZIP 23187

Median home value is about $256,600 — about 26% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).

Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $1,365 (about 17% above the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 51.3% (about 14.1 points below the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).

To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 23187, a household would need roughly $71,000 in annual income under a 20% down, 30-year loan at 6.8% (illustrative), keeping housing costs near 28% of income. Estimated monthly PITI is about $1,648. That is roughly in line with the local median household income ($61,816). Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.

Climate risk and migration signals

Climate normals for ZIP 23187 show little to no average snow and around 51.2 inches of annual precipitation.

Nearby (from this ZIP)

Airport FAF (11.3 miles (18.1 km)) · William & Mary (0.7 miles (1.1 km)) · Historic Jamestowne Part of Colonial National Historical Park (4.7 miles (7.5 km)) · VA: Togus National Cemetery (0.8 miles (1.3 km))

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