| City: | Hampton, Virginia |
| Names to Avoid: | Hampton University |
| County: | Hampton City County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 10:13:12 PM |
| Population: | 739 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 757 / 948 |
| Classification: | Unique [Company/Government] |
| Coordinates: | 37.0204, -76.3321 |
| Land Area: | 0.048 sq mi |
| Quick Link: |
Hampton University, a private historically Black university founded in 1868 as Hampton Agricultural and Industrial School, operates under dedicated ZIP code 23668 in Hampton, Virginia. Founded by Union general Samuel Chapman Armstrong to educate freedmen after the Civil War, the institution counts Booker T. Washington among its most distinguished graduates. The 314-acre campus on the Hampton River houses the oldest museum of African diaspora in the United States and became the first HBCU to have 100% control of a NASA mission.
Census data shows 739 residents with a median age of 19.6 years, reflecting the student population, with 719 living in group quarters (dormitories). Postal records identify 12 campus buildings including residence halls named for historic figures: DuBois Hall, Marshall Hall, Moton Hall, Davidson Hall, and McGrew Towers. The campus is located in the Phoebus neighborhood of Hampton. Hampton is the valid mailing city.
| Population: | 739 |
| Median Age: | 19.6 |
| Housing Units: | 2 |
Buildings registered in the USPS ZIP+4 database with designated codes for direct mail delivery.
ZIP Code 23668 has 739 residents and 1 households (average 20.00 persons per household). The median age is 19.6 years, significantly younger than the state (38.7) and significantly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 11.4% male and 88.6% female, which is much lower than the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are Black or African American (95.8%, much higher than the state average of 18.6% and well above the national average of 12.4%) and Hispanic or Latino (2.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.4%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%), and Black or African American share is much higher than both the state (18.6%) and national averages (12.4%).
Explore More: Population Over Time By Age & Gender By Race By Gender Nativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 739Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 723Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 15,395.8 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 1Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $666,666,666Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 20.00Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 0.00Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 741 | 760 | 752 | 723 |
| Decennial Census | 0 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 739 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 19.6
Male Median Age: 19.7
Female Median Age: 19.6
| 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 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 52 | 27 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Female | 2 | 0 | 0 | 441 | 207 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 4 | 0 | 0 | 493 | 234 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| White: | 5 | 0.67% |
| Black: | 708 | 95.29% |
| Hispanic:* | 18 | 2.42% |
| Asian: | 2 | 0.27% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 10 | 1.35% |
| Total: | 743 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 84 | 11.37% | 19.7 years |
| Females: | 655 | 88.63% | 19.6 years |
| Total: | 739 | 100% | 19.6 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 675 | 93.36% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 9 | 1.24% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 34 | 4.70% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 5 | 5.39% |
| Total Population: | 723 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 684 | 94.61% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 39 | 5.39% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $0, which is far less than the state median ($90,974), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. 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 stayed about the same from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 24.2%, which is much lower than the state rate (65.6%). The unemployment rate is 22.3%, which is much higher than the state rate (4.2%). The largest occupation group is Sales (40.4%).
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 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $0 | $0 | $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 | $0 | $0 | $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: | 136 | 18.81% |
| Unemployed: | 39 | 5.39% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 548 | 75.80% |
| Total: | 723 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 49 | 36.03% |
| Service: | 32 | 23.53% |
| Sales and Office: | 55 | 40.44% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 136 | 100% |
In 2024, 100.00% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 100.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 6.20%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.60%). Private coverage is 84.90%, which is well above the national rate (67.30%). Public coverage is 10.90%, which is far lower than the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is -666,666,666.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.70%). Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is college (100.00%). College enrollment is 100.00%, which is far higher than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community is likely a college hub with student-driven housing and services.
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): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some college, no degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Associate's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 6 | 100.00% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 6 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 6 | 100.00% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 6 | 100.00% |
| Private Insurance: | 614 | 83.20% |
| Public Insurance: | 79 | 10.70% |
| No Insurance: | 45 | 6.10% |
| Total: | 738 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 693 | 93.90% |
| 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 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0.00% |
| College or graduate school: | 723 | 100.00% |
| Total: | 723 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 0 | 0.00% |
ZIP Code 23668 is assigned to a single organization or institution. Detailed business demographics are not published for unique ZIP Codes.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 0Source: 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 23668 is located in Hampton City County, Virginia, within the Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 47260) and Virginia's 3rd Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 1,671,683 people, about 0.04% of whom live in ZIP Code 23668. It covers 0.048 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 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: | 0.048 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: Census |
| Congressional District: | 03Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 947.1 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | --Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 5135000Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Hampton city; VirginiaSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 23668 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 March 1, 2026.