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Virginia Beach, VA

23452

Virginia Beach City County · Virginia · Pop. 48,620

Last updated: May 2026

Population
48,620
Median Income
$69,308
Median Home
$315,465
Safety Grade
A+
Schools Grade
C

Virginia Beach, Virginia (ZIP code 23452) is home to approximately 48,620 residents. The median household income in 23452 is $69,308, which is 2% below the national average of $70,784. The cost of living in 23452 is reflected in its housing market - the median home value is $315,465 and the average rent is $1,221/month. 23452 has a violent crime rate of 368.0 per 100,000 residents, which is 3% below the national average - earning it a safety grade of A+. 23452 is served by with an average school rating of 6.9/10. Air quality in 23452 is rated Good with an average AQI of 38.4. The average commute time in 23452 is 24 minutes, 3 minutes below the national average. Compare 23452 vs national averages and nearby neighborhoods using our free ZipScore intelligence platform.

👥 Demographics

Median Age
38
Avg Household Size
2.49
Foreign Born
19.9%
College Degree+
54.6%
High School+
82.8%
Total Households
19,448

Race & Ethnicity

White
35.7%
Hispanic
18.3%
Black
32.0%
Asian
2.7%
Other
8.4%

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income
$69,308
National: $70,784
Per Capita Income
$45,050
Poverty Rate
9.8%
National: 11.6%
Median Family Income
N/A
Gini Coefficient
N/A
Food Stamp Recipients
N/A

Affordability Assessment: Renters in this area spend approximately 21% of their income on rent, which is considered very affordable. Home prices are moderately affordable at 4.6x the median income.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$315,465
National: $303,400
Median Rent/Month
$1,221
National: $1,163
Homeownership Rate
62.1%
Vacancy Rate
5.8%
Total Housing Units
19,448
Price-to-Rent Ratio
N/A

🔒 Safety & Crime

A+
Safety Grade: A+

Virginia Beach (23452) has violent crime rates close to the national average. Exercise normal precautions as you would in any US city.

Violent Crime Rate
368.0 per 100k
National: 380.7
Property Crime Rate
1528.0 per 100k
National: 1,958.2
Murder Rate
7.10 per 100k
Robbery Rate
69.1 per 100k
Assault Rate
287.6 per 100k
Burglary Rate
357.3 per 100k

🎓 Schools & Education

C
Education Grade: C
1 schools · Avg rating: 6.9/10 · Student-teacher ratio: 21.4:1

Top Schools in 23452

SchoolTypeRatingStudents
St. Mary's School of Virginia Beach public 6/10 754

🌡️ Climate & Weather

Winter Avg
52°F
Annual Avg
71°F
Summer Avg
91°F
Sunny Days
237
Annual Rainfall
56.1"
Annual Snowfall
2.1"
Avg Humidity
73%
Climate Zone
south climate zone

🌫️ Air Quality

38.4
Avg AQI
Good
Grade
A-
PM2.5
7.1 µg/m³
Ozone
33.6 ppb
Good Air Days
234 days
Moderate Days
108 days
Unhealthy Days
32 days

⚠️ Natural Disaster Risk

A+
Overall Risk Grade: A+ · FEMA Flood Zone: X
Flood
Moderate
35/100
Earthquake
Low
5/100
Tornado
Low
15/100
Hurricane
High
52/100
Wildfire
Low
8/100

🚗 Commute

Avg Commute
24 min
National: 27.6 min
Drive Alone
62.9%
Public Transit
6.5%
Work From Home
14.5%
Walk
2.5%
Bike
1.1%
Carpool
9.0%

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Pros and Cons of Living in Virginia Beach, VA (23452)

Based on crime, housing, income, schools, and air quality data

✅ Pros

  • + Good air quality - average AQI of 38.4 (rated "Good" by EPA standards)

⚠️ Cons

No significant concerns identified based on available data.

Data sourced from US Census Bureau, FBI Crime Statistics, and EPA. Individual experiences may vary.

Frequently Asked Questions about ZIP Code 23452

What is the population of 23452?

The population of ZIP code 23452 in Virginia Beach, Virginia is approximately 48,620 people.

Is 23452 safe to live in?

Virginia Beach (23452) has violent crime rates close to the national average. Exercise normal precautions as you would in any US city. Safety Grade: A+.

What is the median income in 23452?

The median household income in 23452 (Virginia Beach, Virginia) is $69,308. The per capita income is $45,050. The US national median household income is $70,784.

What is the cost of living in 23452?

Renters in this area spend approximately 21% of their income on rent, which is considered very affordable. Home prices are moderately affordable at 4.6x the median income. Median home value: $315,465. Average rent: $1,221/month.

What are schools like in 23452?

Schools in 23452 receive an Education Grade of C. There are 1 schools with an average rating of 6.9/10 and a student-teacher ratio of 21:1. See the full schools section above for individual school listings.

What is the crime rate in 23452?

The violent crime rate in 23452 is 368.0 per 100,000 residents, which is below the national average of 380.7. Property crime rate: 1528.0 per 100k (national avg: 1,958.2).

What is the average rent in 23452?

The median monthly rent in 23452 (Virginia Beach, Virginia) is $1,221/month. The national median rent is $1,163/month.

What is the median home value in 23452?

The median home value in 23452 (Virginia Beach, Virginia) is $315,465. The national median home value is $303,400.

Is 23452 a good place to live?

23452 (Virginia Beach, Virginia) has a ZipScore of 62/100 - our composite score based on safety (25%), affordability (20%), schools (15%), air quality (10%), climate (10%), commute (10%), and disaster risk (10%). This is a good neighborhood with solid fundamentals.

What is the air quality in 23452?

The average Air Quality Index (AQI) in 23452 is 38.4 - rated Good by EPA standards. Average PM2.5 level: 7.1 µg/m³.

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Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau (ACS), FBI Uniform Crime Report, EPA AirNow, FEMA National Risk Index, and Open-Meteo. Last updated: May 2026

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