Zip code 23069: Hanover, Virginia
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 23069
23069 is a rural zip code in Hanover, Virginia (Hanover County), covering 69 sq mi of land. About 3,425 people live here, or 50 per square mile. The median resident is 46.5 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $83,453 a year, close to the national median of $80,734. 6.2% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $356,400, or 4.3 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes about as affordable as the national average for local earners. 91% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,328 a month.
26% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 28.2 minutes each way, and 19% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in construction and repair; computer and math (tech); and office and administrative support.
How 23069 compares
- Tech workers12.7%98thU.S. 3.8% · VA 6.5%42nd of 846 in VA
- Homeownership rate90.6%96thStrengthU.S. 65.2% · VA 67.3%147th of 836 in VA
- Median age46.590thU.S. 38.9 · VA 39319th of 849 in VA
- 88thU.S. 17.2% · VA 16.7%310th of 852 in VA
- Housing vacancy13.6%84thU.S. 10.1% · VA 8.7%368th of 836 in VA
- Work from home19.1%75thU.S. 15.1% · VA 18.3%201st of 848 in VA
- Government workers16.8%71stU.S. 14.5% · VA 20.5%521st of 846 in VA
- Average commute28.2 min64thU.S. 26.4 min · VA 27.3 min403rd of 799 in VA
- Veterans6.2%55thU.S. 6.2% · VA 9.4%594th of 851 in VA
- Median household income$83,45354thU.S. $80,734 · VA $93,170317th of 796 in VA
- Median home value$356,40054thU.S. $332,700 · VA $383,700275th of 782 in VA
- Uninsured rate7.3%54thU.S. 8.4% · VA 6.9%280th of 846 in VA
- Per capita income$38,76946thU.S. $44,673 · VA $50,666423rd of 849 in VA
- Median gross rent$1,32845thU.S. $1,413 · VA $1,579234th of 616 in VA
- Diversity index44.843rdU.S. 61.4 · VA 60.7368th of 852 in VA
- 37thU.S. 35.7% · VA 42.2%428th of 850 in VA
- Median earnings per worker$42,98633rdU.S. $49,666 · VA $54,861535th of 834 in VA
- 24thU.S. 5.2% · VA 4.3%396th of 846 in VA
- 21stU.S. 10% · VA 8.6%542nd of 846 in VA
- Poverty rate6.2%20thStrengthU.S. 12.5% · VA 9.9%586th of 837 in VA
- 15thU.S. 14.1% · VA 13.1%465th of 852 in VA
- 11thStrengthU.S. 0.483 · VA 0.471596th of 832 in VA
- Population density50/sq mi7thU.S. 95/sq mi · VA 221/sq mi560th of 852 in VA
- Population3,4256thU.S. 334,922,499 · VA 8,705,170422nd of 852 in VA
- Residents under 1812.5%4thU.S. 22% · VA 21.7%679th of 852 in VA
- Broadband access77.2%3rdWeaknessU.S. 91% · VA 91%672nd of 836 in VA
- 1stStrengthU.S. 51.1% · VA 48.5%681st of 774 in VA
- 1stU.S. 9.7% · VA 8.5%736th of 846 in VA
| Measure | 23069 | Hanover | VA | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in VA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tech workers | 12.7% | 4.7% | 6.5% | 3.8% | 42nd of 846 | |
| Homeownership rateStrength | 90.6% | 82.1% | 67.3% | 65.2% | 147th of 836 | |
| Median age | 46.5 | 42.7 | 39 | 38.9 | 319th of 849 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 23.3% | 19.2% | 16.7% | 17.2% | 310th of 852 | |
| Housing vacancy | 13.6% | 4.3% | 8.7% | 10.1% | 368th of 836 | |
| Work from home | 19.1% | 19.1% | 18.3% | 15.1% | 201st of 848 | |
| Government workers | 16.8% | 16.7% | 20.5% | 14.5% | 521st of 846 | |
| Average commute | 28.2 min | 26.9 min | 27.3 min | 26.4 min | 403rd of 799 | |
| Veterans | 6.2% | 7.9% | 9.4% | 6.2% | 594th of 851 | |
| Median household income | $83,453 | $112,805 | $93,170 | $80,734 | 317th of 796 | |
| Median home value | $356,400 | $400,400 | $383,700 | $332,700 | 275th of 782 | |
| Uninsured rate | 7.3% | 4.4% | 6.9% | 8.4% | 280th of 846 | |
| Per capita income | $38,769 | $53,490 | $50,666 | $44,673 | 423rd of 849 | |
| Median gross rent | $1,328 | $1,591 | $1,579 | $1,413 | 234th of 616 | |
| Diversity index | 44.8 | 33.8 | 60.7 | 61.4 | 368th of 852 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 26.3% | 42.7% | 42.2% | 35.7% | 428th of 850 | |
| Median earnings per worker | $42,986 | $58,705 | $54,861 | $49,666 | 535th of 834 | |
| Unemployment rate | 3.5% | 2.7% | 4.3% | 5.2% | 396th of 846 | |
| Self-employed workers | 7.1% | 9.9% | 8.6% | 10% | 542nd of 846 | |
| Poverty rateStrength | 6.2% | 5.7% | 9.9% | 12.5% | 586th of 837 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 2.5% | 4.3% | 13.1% | 14.1% | 465th of 852 | |
| Income inequality (Gini)Strength | 0.384 | 0.425 | 0.471 | 0.483 | 596th of 832 | |
| Population density | 50/sq mi | 241/sq mi | 221/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 560th of 852 | |
| Population | 3,425 | 112,879 | 8,705,170 | 334,922,499 | 422nd of 852 | |
| Residents under 18 | 12.5% | 21.6% | 21.7% | 22% | 679th of 852 | |
| Broadband accessWeakness | 77.2% | 92.3% | 91% | 91% | 672nd of 836 | |
| Rent-burdened rentersStrength | 8.7% | 44.5% | 48.5% | 51.1% | 681st of 774 | |
| Healthcare workers | 2.9% | 10.1% | 8.5% | 9.7% | 736th of 846 |
The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.
People
Age
Race and ethnicity
- White71%
- Black21%
- Hispanic3%
- Asian0.4%
- Native American0.8%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other0%
- Multiracial3%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 1,241
- Average household size
- 2.4
- Family households
- 77.2%
- Married couples
- 64.7%
- Living alone
- 20.5%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 6.2%
- Male / female
- 61% / 39%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 1,436
- Owner-occupied
- 90.6%
- Vacant
- 13.6%
- Median year built
- 1985
- Median rooms
- 7
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 8.7%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 0%
- Home value to income
- 4.3× (U.S. 4.1×)
Work and commute
How people get to work
Commute time (one way)
Jobs and careers
Occupations
Industries
Median earnings by type of work
| Type of work | 23069 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $64,891 | $74,888 |
| Service | $40,276 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $45,833 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $42,321 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $24,018 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 91.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 26.3%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 6.3%
- Households with broadband
- 77.2%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 37.3%
- No internet access
- 21.9%
- Without health insurance
- 7.3%
- Limited-English households
- 0%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Hanover
- State
- Virginia
- County
- Hanover County
- Center point
- 37.7827° N, 77.3430° W
- Land area
- 69 sq mi
- Water area
- 1.2 sq mi
- Time zone
- Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
23069 spans 3 counties
- Hanover County42% of land
- King William County35% of land
- Caroline County23% of land
Cities and towns within this zip
- Hanover (unincorporated)2% of zip
Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.
Zip codes near 23069
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23005 | Ashland, VA | 7.8 mi | $89,335 |
| 23162 | Studley, VA · PO box | 7.9 mi | — |
| 23116 | Mechanicsville, VA | 8.2 mi | $141,711 |
| 23106 | Manquin, VA | 8.7 mi | $59,028 |
| 23047 | Doswell, VA | 9 mi | $81,136 |
| 23009 | Aylett, VA | 9.4 mi | $98,581 |
| 22546 | Ruther Glen, VA | 13 mi | $89,247 |
| 23111 | Mechanicsville, VA | 13 mi | $98,969 |
| 23227 | Richmond, VA | 13 mi | $69,187 |
| 23060 | Glen Allen, VA | 14 mi | $104,468 |
| 23228 | Henrico, VA | 14 mi | $70,260 |
| 23059 | Glen Allen, VA | 14 mi | $157,897 |
Zip codes like 23069 elsewhere
Questions about 23069
What city is zip code 23069?
23069 is assigned to Hanover, Virginia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 23069 in?
23069 is mostly in Hanover County, but it extends into 2 other counties.
What is the population of 23069?
About 3,425 people live in 23069, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 23069 in?
23069 is in Eastern Time.
What is the median household income in 23069?
The median household income in 23069 is $83,453.
What zip codes are near 23069?
The closest zip codes to 23069 are 23005, 23162, 23116, 23106, 23047.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 23069, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.