🇺🇸 United States ZIP Code

STANDARD

23661

Hampton

ZIP Code 23661 is a standard zip code serving Hampton, Hampton, Virginia (VA), in Hampton (city) County, United States. It has an estimated population of 14,113 with a median household income of $44,349. The area falls within the America/New_York timezone.

Median Household Income vs. National Average

Location

Country: 🇺🇸 United States
State / Province: Virginia (VA)
County: Hampton (city)
City: Hampton
Timezone: America/New_York

Coordinates

Latitude: 37.007400
Longitude: -76.380100

Geographic Details

Land Area: 4.70 mi²
Water Area: 0.03 mi²
Population Density: 3003.0 people per mi² (85th percentile)
Bounding Box: 37.026171°N, 36.989617°S, -76.356144°E, -76.417505°W

With 14,113 residents spread across 4.70 square miles, this area has a population density of 3003.0 people per square mile.

Demographics

14,113

Population

75th percentile

$44,349

Median Income

40th percentile

$165,100

Median Home Value

65th percentile

4.70 mi²

Land Area

The median household income in 23661 is $44,349, and the median home value is $165,100.

Housing

6,337

Total Units

5,747

Occupied Units

90.7%

Occupancy Rate

Nearby ZIP Codes

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23669

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23670

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