ZIP Code 23056 Demographics & Data

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Comprehensive Demographics Data and In-depth Stats About 23056

The ZIP Code 23056 is associated with Foster, VA in Mathews County in the United States. The current population estimate for this region is 428. The median age in ZIP Code 23056 is approximately 57.1 years, and 32.9% of the region's residents are aged 62 years and older.

Population in 23056

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 23056 is 428.

Foster, VA

The 23056 ZIP Code is associated with Foster, VA in Mathews County.

Area Codes associated with 23056

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 23056 include No associated area codes were found for ZIP Code 23056.

Sunrise / Sunset in 23056

Sunrise: 7:20 am
Sunset: 7:09 pm
Sunrise in 23056 7:20 am
Sunrise in 23056 7:09 pm

Weather forecast for 23056

Overnight's forecast for 23056: Mostly clear, with a low around 55. South wind around 5 mph.

Current air quality in 23056

Air quality: Fair Air quality scale in 23056 Fair

Internet in 23056

An estimated 82.8% of households in ZIP Code 23056 have broadband Internet service, while approximately 91.1% have a computer.

Gender in 23056

The gender split in ZIP Code 23056 is an estimated 49.5% male and approximately 50.5% female.

Health Insurance in 23056

Approximately 7.8% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 23056 (Foster, VA) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Income in ZIP Code 23056

Regarding household income, approximately 21.9% of the population in 23056 earn $15,000 to $24,999 per year, while an estimated 16.7% earn $75,000 to $99,999 per year, and 0.0% of 23056 residents earn $150,000 to $199,999 per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 23056. This visualizes the percentage of households in this region that fall within different income ranges, e.g. $100,000 to $149,999 per year.

Total Income in 23056

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 0.0%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 0.0%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 21.9%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 10.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 14.6%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 15.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 16.7%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 10.4%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 0.0%
$200,000 or more per year 10.9%

Education levels in ZIP Code 23056

In ZIP Code 23056, 87.5% of the population graduated high school, while 39.6% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 5.3% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 14.7% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 24.1% in this Mathews County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 23056

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 5.3%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 7.2%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 24.1%
Some college, no degree 18.8%
Associate's degree 5.0%
Bachelor's degree 24.9%
Graduate or professional degree 14.7%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 23056. This visualizes the percentage of the population that has attained a specific level of education, e.g. a graduate or professional degree.

Age Breakdown in ZIP Code 23056

Residents of ZIP Code 23056 are older than average. The median age of 57.1 years in ZIP Code 23056 is approximately 49.87% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 86.7% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 32.9% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 21.3% of the population in 23056 falls in the age group 45 to 54 years, while an estimated 21.0% are aged 55 to 59 years. On the low end of the scale, 0.0% of 23056 residents are aged 85 years and over.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 23056. This visualizes the percentage of the population in the region that falls into certain age ranges, e.g. 35 to 44 years old.

Age Breakdown in 23056

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 1.9%
5 to 9 years 0.0%
10 to 14 years 7.9%
15 to 19 years 5.8%
20 to 24 years 0.0%
25 to 34 years 0.0%
35 to 44 years 2.8%
45 to 54 years 21.3%
55 to 59 years 21.0%
60 to 64 years 11.0%
65 to 74 years 15.2%
75 to 84 years 13.1%
85 years and over 0.0%

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 23056

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 23056, 96.5% is one race, while 3.5% are two or more races. Approximately 0.0% of 23056 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 23056 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (91.1%), followed by Black or African American (8.9%) .

Race Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the racial composition of ZIP Code 23056. This visualizes the percentage of the population of each race (race alone or in combination with one or more other races).

Racial Composition of 23056

Industry Percent
White 91.1%
Black or African American 8.9%
American Indian and Alaska Native 3.5%
Asian 0.0%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.0%
Some other race 0.0%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 23056 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 23056. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that have specific chronic health issues, e.g. high blood pressure, diabetes, or arthritis.

Health Issues in 23056

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 23056 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 23056 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 92.2% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 23056 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 23056

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 92.2%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 23056. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that engage in preventative health measures, e.g. sholesterol screenings and visits to doctors for routine checkups.

Health Risk Behaviors Details

Bar chart displaying health risk behaviors details in ZIP Code 23056. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and older that engage in health risk behaviors, e.g. smoking or binge drinking.

Health Risk Behaviors in 23056

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 23056

In ZIP Code 23056, 95.2% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 0.0% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 4.8% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.0% of homes. Lastly, 0.0% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Mathews County region.

Language Spoken in 23056

Language Spoken Percent
English only 95.2%
Spanish 0.0%
Other Indo-European languages 4.8%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 0.0%
Other languages 0.0%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 23056. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the area that list a specific language as being spoken in the home, e.g. Spanish.

Real Estate & Housing in ZIP Code 23056

Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 23056, an estimated 28.6% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 27.1% of homes in the region were built between 1990 and 1999, while an estimated 0.0% of homes were built between 1950 and 1959 in this Mathews County region.

Age of Housing in 23056

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 0.0%
Built between 2010 and 2013 7.3%
Built between 2000 and 2009 0.0%
Built between 1990 and 1999 27.1%
Built between 1980 and 1989 4.7%
Built between 1970 and 1979 17.2%
Built between 1960 and 1969 0.0%
Built between 1950 and 1959 0.0%
Built between 1940 and 1949 15.1%
Built in 1939 or earlier 28.6%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 23056. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the region that were built in a certain time frame, e.g. built between 1950 and 1959.

Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 23056

In 23056, 45.1% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 6.9% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 30.9 minutes. Approximately 24.1% of the employed population 16 years and over in 23056 work in professional, scientific, management, and administrative, while an estimated 21.3% work in educational services, and health care and social assistance. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 23056 workers 16 years and over work in other services, except public administration.

Job Industry Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying job industry breakdown details for ZIP Code 23056. This visualizes the percentage of the population 16 years and over that work in certain industries, e.g. educational services, and health care and social assistance.

Job Industry Breakdown in 23056

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 0.0%
Construction 10.9%
Manufacturing 2.9%
Wholesale trade 4.0%
Retail trade 14.4%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 0.0%
Information 7.5%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 0.0%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 24.1%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 21.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 5.7%
Other services, except public administration 0.0%
Public administration 9.2%

Utilities in ZIP Code 23056 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 23056 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.21 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 26.46% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 20.94% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).

Electricity Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the electricity rates breakdown in ZIP Code 23056. This visualizes electricity rates in 23056 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 23056

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 23056 11.04¢/kWh 7.8¢/kWh 6.24¢/kWh
Virginia 15.27¢/kWh 10.21¢/kWh 9.35¢/kWh
United States 17.24¢/kWh 13.63¢/kWh 8.53¢/kWh

Solar Power in 23056

Month ZIP Code 23056 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 4.33 1.9 5.84
Feb 4.92 3 6.31
Mar 5.31 3.65 7.02
Apr 5.58 5.13 7.3
May 5.91 5.17 7.13
Jun 5.74 5.72 6.95
Jul 5.71 6.22 6.51
Aug 5.83 6.08 6.65
Sep 5.56 5.15 7.02
Oct 5.19 3.32 6.92
Nov 4.59 2.33 5.99
Dec 3.81 1.78 5.46
All figures listed are kWh/m2/day — kilowatt hours per square meter per day

Solar Radiation Levels

Line chart displaying solar radiation levels in ZIP Code 23056. This visualizes solar power levels in 23056 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Notes

  • [4] Health data referenced here originate from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
  • [5] Consumer financial product complaint data referenced here originate from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
  • [6] Electricity rates and electricity usage data referenced here originate from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and/or the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Estimates utilize regional U.S. Census Bureau data along with regional NREL and/or EIA data.