🇺🇸 United States ZIP Code

STANDARD

23696

Seaford

ZIP Code 23696 is a standard zip code serving Seaford, Seaford, Virginia (VA), in York County, United States. It has an estimated population of 3,669 with a median household income of $93,854. The area falls within the America/New_York timezone.

Median Household Income vs. National Average

Location

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

Coordinates

Latitude: 37.188500
Longitude: -76.429000

Geographic Details

Land Area: 5.61 mi²
Water Area: 2.02 mi²
Population Density: 653.0 people per mi² (75th percentile)
Bounding Box: 37.210022°N, 37.168800°S, -76.385027°E, -76.463343°W

With 3,669 residents spread across 5.61 square miles, this area has a population density of 653.0 people per square mile.

Demographics

3,669

Population

50th percentile

$93,854

Median Income

95th percentile

$350,800

Median Home Value

90th percentile

5.61 mi²

Land Area

The median household income in 23696 is $93,854, and the median home value is $350,800. This places the area in the top 25% nationally for household income.

Housing

1,481

Total Units

1,391

Occupied Units

93.9%

Occupancy Rate

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