What to know about ZIP 23439
ZIP code 23439 covers ZIP 23439 with a population of about 1,983.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 49.4 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.
It sits in the NORFOLK - PORTSMTH - NEWPT NWS media market.
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ZIP Code 23439 — undefined, undefined Demographics & Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.
Middle Class
At a glance
Population
1,983
Density
N/A
Median income
$72,188
-4% vs US avg
Home value
$259,800
-25% vs US avg
Median rent
$968
-17% vs US avg
Timezone
N/A
Overview of ZIP Code 23439
Income and economy in ZIP 23439
Median household income in ZIP 23439 is about $72,188 — about 4% below the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 13.1%; unemployment rate near 10.7%; 26.9% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 6.8 points below the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Public administration, Healthcare, and Construction; about 7.9% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 7.3 points below 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 23439
Median home value is about $259,800 — about 25% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $968 (about 17% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 64.8% (roughly in line with the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 23439, a household would need roughly $72,000 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 $1,669. That is roughly in line with the local median household income ($72,188). Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.