Zip code 23062: Gloucester Point, Virginia
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 23062
23062 is a suburban zip code in Gloucester Point, Virginia (Gloucester County), covering 1.6 sq mi of land. About 1,745 people live here, or 1,129 per square mile. The median resident is 52.3 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $58,750 a year, 27% below the national median of $80,734. 20.9% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $318,500, or 5.4 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively expensive for local earners. 50% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,004 a month.
36% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 40 minutes each way, and 4% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in office and administrative support; business and finance; and management.
How 23062 compares
- Government workers39.4%99thU.S. 14.5% · VA 20.5%25th of 846 in VA
- Veterans15.4%98thU.S. 6.2% · VA 9.4%86th of 851 in VA
- Median age52.397thU.S. 38.9 · VA 39187th of 849 in VA
- Average commute40 min97thWeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · VA 27.3 min78th of 799 in VA
- Housing vacancy26.9%97thU.S. 10.1% · VA 8.7%127th of 836 in VA
- 95thU.S. 17.2% · VA 16.7%189th of 852 in VA
- Poverty rate20.9%86thWeaknessU.S. 12.5% · VA 9.9%109th of 837 in VA
- 58thU.S. 35.7% · VA 42.2%277th of 850 in VA
- Median home value$318,50047thU.S. $332,700 · VA $383,700325th of 782 in VA
- Population density1,129/sq mi46thU.S. 95/sq mi · VA 221/sq mi169th of 852 in VA
- 46thU.S. 9.7% · VA 8.5%354th of 846 in VA
- Tech workers2.3%39thU.S. 3.8% · VA 6.5%404th of 846 in VA
- 29thU.S. 51.1% · VA 48.5%388th of 774 in VA
- Per capita income$33,09128thU.S. $44,673 · VA $50,666569th of 849 in VA
- 23rdU.S. 0.483 · VA 0.471479th of 832 in VA
- Median gross rent$1,00422ndU.S. $1,413 · VA $1,579373rd of 616 in VA
- Diversity index28.121stU.S. 61.4 · VA 60.7556th of 852 in VA
- Median earnings per worker$39,53120thWeaknessU.S. $49,666 · VA $54,861636th of 834 in VA
- Median household income$58,75019thWeaknessU.S. $80,734 · VA $93,170573rd of 796 in VA
- Homeownership rate50.1%18thWeaknessU.S. 65.2% · VA 67.3%762nd of 836 in VA
- 18thU.S. 14.1% · VA 13.1%437th of 852 in VA
- Uninsured rate2.5%9thStrengthU.S. 8.4% · VA 6.9%680th of 846 in VA
- Work from home4.3%5thU.S. 15.1% · VA 18.3%676th of 848 in VA
- Broadband access79.5%4thWeaknessU.S. 91% · VA 91%629th of 836 in VA
- Residents under 1811.7%4thU.S. 22% · VA 21.7%689th of 852 in VA
- Population1,7453rdU.S. 334,922,499 · VA 8,705,170543rd of 852 in VA
- 1stStrengthU.S. 5.2% · VA 4.3%753rd of 846 in VA
- 1stU.S. 10% · VA 8.6%734th of 846 in VA
| Measure | 23062 | Gloucester | VA | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in VA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Government workers | 39.4% | 19.7% | 20.5% | 14.5% | 25th of 846 | |
| Veterans | 15.4% | 14.3% | 9.4% | 6.2% | 86th of 851 | |
| Median age | 52.3 | 44.8 | 39 | 38.9 | 187th of 849 | |
| Average commuteWeakness | 40 min | 34.8 min | 27.3 min | 26.4 min | 78th of 799 | |
| Housing vacancy | 26.9% | 11.8% | 8.7% | 10.1% | 127th of 836 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 27.6% | 20.9% | 16.7% | 17.2% | 189th of 852 | |
| Poverty rateWeakness | 20.9% | 5.2% | 9.9% | 12.5% | 109th of 837 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 35.7% | 25.3% | 42.2% | 35.7% | 277th of 850 | |
| Median home value | $318,500 | $331,000 | $383,700 | $332,700 | 325th of 782 | |
| Population density | 1,129/sq mi | 182/sq mi | 221/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 169th of 852 | |
| Healthcare workers | 9.2% | 11.1% | 8.5% | 9.7% | 354th of 846 | |
| Tech workers | 2.3% | 2.8% | 6.5% | 3.8% | 404th of 846 | |
| Rent-burdened renters | 45% | 37.7% | 48.5% | 51.1% | 388th of 774 | |
| Per capita income | $33,091 | $41,316 | $50,666 | $44,673 | 569th of 849 | |
| Income inequality (Gini) | 0.403 | 0.397 | 0.471 | 0.483 | 479th of 832 | |
| Median gross rent | $1,004 | $1,096 | $1,579 | $1,413 | 373rd of 616 | |
| Diversity index | 28.1 | 30.9 | 60.7 | 61.4 | 556th of 852 | |
| Median earnings per workerWeakness | $39,531 | $46,225 | $54,861 | $49,666 | 636th of 834 | |
| Median household incomeWeakness | $58,750 | $84,306 | $93,170 | $80,734 | 573rd of 796 | |
| Homeownership rateWeakness | 50.1% | 80.4% | 67.3% | 65.2% | 762nd of 836 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 2.9% | 2.1% | 13.1% | 14.1% | 437th of 852 | |
| Uninsured rateStrength | 2.5% | 4.9% | 6.9% | 8.4% | 680th of 846 | |
| Work from home | 4.3% | 10.9% | 18.3% | 15.1% | 676th of 848 | |
| Broadband accessWeakness | 79.5% | 89% | 91% | 91% | 629th of 836 | |
| Residents under 18 | 11.7% | 19.9% | 21.7% | 22% | 689th of 852 | |
| Population | 1,745 | 39,526 | 8,705,170 | 334,922,499 | 543rd of 852 | |
| Unemployment rateStrength | 0% | 3% | 4.3% | 5.2% | 753rd of 846 | |
| Self-employed workers | 3.4% | 10.9% | 8.6% | 10% | 734th of 846 |
The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.
People
Age
Race and ethnicity
- White84%
- Black5%
- Hispanic3%
- Asian2%
- Native American0%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other0%
- Multiracial6%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 801
- Average household size
- 2.2
- Family households
- 50.7%
- Married couples
- 44.3%
- Living alone
- 49.3%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 15.4%
- Male / female
- 42% / 58%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 1,096
- Owner-occupied
- 50.1%
- Vacant
- 26.9%
- Median year built
- 1970
- Median rooms
- 5.7
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 45%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 33.5%
- Home value to income
- 5.4× (U.S. 4.1×)
Work and commute
How people get to work
Commute time (one way)
Jobs and careers
Occupations
Industries
Median earnings by type of work
| Type of work | 23062 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $63,404 | $74,888 |
| Service | $25,398 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $9,605 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $45,875 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | — | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 91.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 35.7%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 15%
- Households with broadband
- 79.5%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 71.7%
- No internet access
- 12.4%
- Without health insurance
- 2.5%
- Limited-English households
- 1.2%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Gloucester Point
- State
- Virginia
- County
- Gloucester County
- Center point
- 37.2629° N, 76.5075° W
- Land area
- 1.6 sq mi
- Water area
- 2 sq mi
- Time zone
- Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
Cities and towns within this zip
- Gloucester Point (unincorporated)100% of zip
Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.
Zip codes near 23062
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23184 | Wicomico, VA · PO box | 1.9 mi | — |
| 23018 | Bena, VA · PO box | 2.9 mi | — |
| 23690 | Yorktown, VA | 3 mi | $80,644 |
| 23131 | Ordinary, VA · PO box | 3.5 mi | — |
| 23691 | Yorktown, VA | 3.6 mi | — |
| 23072 | Hayes, VA | 3.8 mi | $74,559 |
| 23694 | Lackey, VA · PO box | 3.9 mi | — |
| 23609 | Newport News, VA · PO box | 4.7 mi | — |
| 23612 | Newport News, VA · PO box | 4.7 mi | — |
| 23628 | Newport News, VA · PO box | 4.7 mi | — |
| 23001 | Achilles, VA · PO box | 4.8 mi | — |
| 23603 | Newport News, VA | 5.9 mi | $88,246 |
Zip codes like 23062 elsewhere
Questions about 23062
What city is zip code 23062?
23062 is assigned to Gloucester Point, Virginia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 23062 in?
23062 is in Gloucester County, Virginia.
What is the population of 23062?
About 1,745 people live in 23062, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 23062 in?
23062 is in Eastern Time.
What is the median household income in 23062?
The median household income in 23062 is $58,750.
What zip codes are near 23062?
The closest zip codes to 23062 are 23184, 23018, 23690, 23131, 23691.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 23062, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.