| City: | Battery Park, Virginia |
| County: | Isle Of Wight County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 10:11:22 PM |
| Population: | 101 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 757 / 948 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 36.9918, -76.5696 |
| Land Area: | 0.182 sq mi |
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The ZIP code sits at the edge of the Newport News metropolitan area, positioned between urban carrier service zones and rural territories. This location makes it a natural collection point for residents in nearby unincorporated areas who need reliable mail service. The post office anchors a small waterfront community where land and water mix almost equally—0.18 square miles of land, 0.08 square miles of water.
For local residents, PO Boxes aren't just convenient. They're the only delivery option. The ZIP code has no city carrier routes or rural delivery service. All 101 residents depend on post office boxes for their mail. Todd Avenue represents the sole street with delivery records in the system, though it connects to highway contract routes rather than traditional residential carrier service.
The community skews older, with a median age of 47.8 years. Most households are small, averaging 2.8 people. This isn't a growing suburb or young family destination. It's an established enclave that serves as a quiet base for workers and retirees in the Hampton Roads region, plus a postal gateway for a wider rural service area that depends on Battery Park's facility for their mailing needs.
Battery Park sits just over 5 miles from multiple Newport News neighborhoods, including Hiddenwood, Riverside, and Central Newport News. This proximity to urban amenities combined with rural mail infrastructure creates an unusual hybrid—residents can access city services while maintaining a small waterfront community character that predates modern suburban carrier delivery systems.
Battery Park has minimal street delivery infrastructure with only Todd Avenue appearing in postal records. The limited street presence reflects the community's primary function as a regional PO Box hub rather than a traditional carrier route zone. Highway contract routes (2 routes) handle what limited delivery exists, typical of small waterfront communities positioned between urban and rural service territories.
ZIP Code 23304 has 101 residents and 36 households (average 2.81 persons per household). The median age is 47.8 years, significantly older than the state (38.7) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 46.5% male and 53.5% female, which is slightly lower than the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (80.2%, much higher than the state average of 60.3% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (8.9%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.9%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
Explore More: Population Over Time By Age & Gender By Race By Gender Nativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 101Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 45Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 554.9 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $118,393Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 36Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $666,666,666Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.81Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.73Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 162 | 141 | 143 | 152 | 161 | 38 | 38 | 40 | 36 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 45 |
| Decennial Census | 71 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 101 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 47.8
Male Median Age: 42.9
Female Median Age: 55.8
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 3 |
| Female | 3 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 10 | 2 |
| Total | 9 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 3 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 7 | 2 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 5 |
| White: | 81 | 82.65% |
| Black: | 4 | 4.08% |
| Hispanic:* | 9 | 9.18% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 1 | 1.02% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 3 | 3.06% |
| Total: | 98 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 47 | 46.53% | 42.9 years |
| Females: | 54 | 53.47% | 55.8 years |
| Total: | 101 | 100% | 47.8 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 45 | 100.00% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Population: | 45 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 45 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $118,393, which is far above the national median ($78,538), is up $62,165 (110.6%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $118,393. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $0). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $0, which is well under the state female median ($58,743), with a current gap of $0 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 62.2%, which is tends to be lower than the state rate (65.6%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is markedly below the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (42.9%).
Explore More: Income Over Time Household Income Employment Status By Occupation
| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $56,228 | $56,274 | $58,773 | $58,665 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $118,393 |
| Median Family Income | $56,552 | $56,533 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $19,052 | $19,044 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 28 | 62.22% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 17 | 37.78% |
| Total: | 45 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 12 | 42.86% |
| Service: | 8 | 28.57% |
| Sales and Office: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 8 | 28.57% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 28 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $0, which is considerably lower than the state median ($360,700), is down $143,800 (100.00%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. The median gross rent is $0, which is far less than the state median ($1,514), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Insufficient data for owner/renter mix. Insufficient data for vacancy rate.
Explore More: Compare Home Value Home Value Over Time Rent & Over Time Housing Occupancy
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $143,800 | $142,900 | $142,300 | $142,200 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 8 | 100.00% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 8 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 13 | 61.90% |
| Renter Occupied: | 8 | 38.10% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 21 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 21 | 100.00% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 21 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 21 | 100.00% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 21 | 100% |
In 2024, 75.90% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far higher than the national rate (35.00%), well above both the state and national averages. High school or higher is 100.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.60%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%). Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Insufficient data for school enrollment.
Explore More: Educational Attainment Health Insurance Poverty Over Time School Enrollment
| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 7 | 24.14% |
| Some college, no degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Associate's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 16 | 55.17% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 6 | 20.69% |
| Total: | 29 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 29 | 100.00% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 22 | 75.86% |
| Private Insurance: | 45 | 72.58% |
| Public Insurance: | 17 | 27.42% |
| No Insurance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 62 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 62 | 100.00% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 0 | 0% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 0 | 0% |
ZIP Code 23304 is designated for PO Box delivery only; business establishment and employment data are not available.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 85Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 0Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 0Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 23304 is located in Isle Of Wight County, Virginia, within the Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 47260) and Virginia's 2nd Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 1,671,683 people, about 0.01% of whom live in ZIP Code 23304. It covers 0.182 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.08 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NCSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 47260Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 1,671,683Source: Census |
| MSA: | Norfolk-Virginia Beach-Newport News, VA-NCSource: Census |
| Land Area: | 0.182 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.08 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 02Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 991.68 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | --Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | --Source: Census |
| Place Name: | --Source: Census |
We could not locate which school district 23304 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on February 1, 2026.