Zip code 23148: Saint Stephens Church, Virginia

Q: What city is zip code 23148?

23148 is assigned to Saint Stephens Church, Virginia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 23148 in?

23148 is mostly in King and Queen County, but it extends into 1 other county.

Q: What is the population of 23148?

About 1,471 people live in 23148, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 23148?

The median household income in 23148 is $67,266.

Q: What zip codes are near 23148?

The closest zip codes to 23148 are 23115, 23009, 23023, 23126, 22560.

Residential delivery areaKing and Queen CountyEastern Time

Population

1,471

Median household income

$67K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$182K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$966/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

45.9

U.S. 38.9

Land area

58 sq mi

25 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 23148

23148 is a rural zip code in Saint Stephens Church, Virginia (King and Queen County), covering 58 sq mi of land. About 1,471 people live here, or 25 per square mile. The median resident is 45.9 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $67,266 a year, 17% below the national median of $80,734. 11.9% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $181,900, or 2.7 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 63% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $966 a month.

11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 42.9 minutes each way, and 20% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in construction and repair; healthcare; and computer and math (tech).

How 23148 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Healthcare workers18.6%
99th
U.S. 9.7% · VA 8.5%56th of 846 in VA
Average commute42.9 min
98th
WeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · VA 27.3 min45th of 799 in VA
Tech workers9%
95th
U.S. 3.8% · VA 6.5%89th of 846 in VA
Unemployment rate8.4%
89th
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · VA 4.3%85th of 846 in VA
Median age45.9
88th
U.S. 38.9 · VA 39340th of 849 in VA
Self-employed workers12.3%
79th
U.S. 10% · VA 8.6%223rd of 846 in VA
Work from home20%
77th
U.S. 15.1% · VA 18.3%186th of 848 in VA
Housing vacancy10.4%
73rd
U.S. 10.1% · VA 8.7%434th of 836 in VA
Diversity index55.5
62nd
U.S. 61.4 · VA 60.7213th of 852 in VA
Government workers15.1%
60th
U.S. 14.5% · VA 20.5%601st of 846 in VA
Uninsured rate7.6%
56th
U.S. 8.4% · VA 6.9%262nd of 846 in VA
Poverty rate11.9%
55th
U.S. 12.5% · VA 9.9%317th of 837 in VA
Residents 65 and older17.1%
54th
U.S. 17.2% · VA 16.7%560th of 852 in VA
Median earnings per worker$47,808
49th
U.S. $49,666 · VA $54,861413th of 834 in VA
Homeownership rate63.1%
38th
U.S. 65.2% · VA 67.3%682nd of 836 in VA
Per capita income$35,839
37th
U.S. $44,673 · VA $50,666496th of 849 in VA
Median household income$67,266
32nd
U.S. $80,734 · VA $93,170476th of 796 in VA
Veterans4.5%
32nd
U.S. 6.2% · VA 9.4%706th of 851 in VA
Median gross rent$966
19th
U.S. $1,413 · VA $1,579402nd of 616 in VA
Median home value$181,900
17th
U.S. $332,700 · VA $383,700579th of 782 in VA
Residents under 1815.8%
10th
U.S. 22% · VA 21.7%607th of 852 in VA
Broadband access80.9%
5th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · VA 91%594th of 836 in VA
Income inequality (Gini)0.364
5th
StrengthU.S. 0.483 · VA 0.471678th of 832 in VA
Foreign-born residents0.7%
4th
U.S. 14.1% · VA 13.1%642nd of 852 in VA
Population density25/sq mi
3rd
U.S. 95/sq mi · VA 221/sq mi720th of 852 in VA
Bachelor's degree or higher10.8%
3rd
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · VA 42.2%759th of 850 in VA
Population1,471
2nd
U.S. 334,922,499 · VA 8,705,170577th of 852 in VA
Rent-burdened renters11.7%
1st
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · VA 48.5%667th of 774 in VA

Measure	23148	King and Queen	VA	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in VA
Healthcare workers	18.6%	7.3%	8.5%	9.7%	99th	56th of 846
Average commuteWeakness	42.9 min	37 min	27.3 min	26.4 min	98th	45th of 799
Tech workers	9%	6.4%	6.5%	3.8%	95th	89th of 846
Unemployment rateWeakness	8.4%	5.2%	4.3%	5.2%	89th	85th of 846
Median age	45.9	49.3	39	38.9	88th	340th of 849
Self-employed workers	12.3%	8.6%	8.6%	10%	79th	223rd of 846
Work from home	20%	12.8%	18.3%	15.1%	77th	186th of 848
Housing vacancy	10.4%	14.5%	8.7%	10.1%	73rd	434th of 836
Diversity index	55.5	50.7	60.7	61.4	62nd	213th of 852
Government workers	15.1%	18.9%	20.5%	14.5%	60th	601st of 846
Uninsured rate	7.6%	5.8%	6.9%	8.4%	56th	262nd of 846
Poverty rate	11.9%	17.9%	9.9%	12.5%	55th	317th of 837
Residents 65 and older	17.1%	23.8%	16.7%	17.2%	54th	560th of 852
Median earnings per worker	$47,808	$50,250	$54,861	$49,666	49th	413th of 834
Homeownership rate	63.1%	75.7%	67.3%	65.2%	38th	682nd of 836
Per capita income	$35,839	$37,430	$50,666	$44,673	37th	496th of 849
Median household income	$67,266	$70,469	$93,170	$80,734	32nd	476th of 796
Veterans	4.5%	9.1%	9.4%	6.2%	32nd	706th of 851
Median gross rent	$966	$1,004	$1,579	$1,413	19th	402nd of 616
Median home value	$181,900	$231,600	$383,700	$332,700	17th	579th of 782
Residents under 18	15.8%	17.4%	21.7%	22%	10th	607th of 852
Broadband accessWeakness	80.9%	74.5%	91%	91%	5th	594th of 836
Income inequality (Gini)Strength	0.364	0.417	0.471	0.483	5th	678th of 832
Foreign-born residents	0.7%	1.4%	13.1%	14.1%	4th	642nd of 852
Population density	25/sq mi	21/sq mi	221/sq mi	95/sq mi	3rd	720th of 852
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	10.8%	18.6%	42.2%	35.7%	3rd	759th of 850
Population	1,471	6,695	8,705,170	334,922,499	2nd	577th of 852
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	11.7%	46.3%	48.5%	51.1%	1st	667th of 774

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

Under 5

5–17

18–24

13%

25–34

14%

35–44

18%

45–54

15%

55–64

12%

65–74

75+

Median age

45.9

Under 18

15.8%

65 and over

17.1%

Race and ethnicity

White55%
Black37%
Hispanic2%
Asian0%
Native American1%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial5%

Diversity index

55.5

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

0.7%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

80.4%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

97%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 623
Average household size: 2.4
Family households: 74.8%
Married couples: 35.5%
Living alone: 17.5%
Veterans (of adults): 4.5%
Male / female: 48% / 52%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

$25–50k

26%

$50–75k

17%

$75–100k

24%

$100–150k

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

23148

$67,266

King and Queen Co.

$70,469

Virginia

$93,170

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$35,839

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

11.9%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

15.4%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.364

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

23148

$181,900

King and Queen Co.

$231,600

Virginia

$383,700

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

23148

$966

King and Queen Co.

$1,004

Virginia

$1,579

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

85%

2–4 units

5–19 units

0.6%

20+ units

Mobile home

14%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 695
Owner-occupied: 63.1%
Vacant: 10.4%
Median year built: 1986
Median rooms: 5.9
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 11.7%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 4.9%
Home value to income: 2.7× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

73%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

20%

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

11%

20–29

16%

30–44

25%

45–59

27%

60+

20%

Average commute

42.9 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

8.4%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

63.4%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Construction and repair

26%

Healthcare

19%

Computer and math

Production

Office and admin

Transportation and moving

Management

Sales

Cleaning and personal care

Education

Business and finance

Police and fire

0.7%

Food service

0.1%

Engineering and science

Legal and social services

Arts, media and sports

Farming, fishing and forestry

Industries

Construction

27%

Health care and social assistance

18%

Retail

12%

Public administration

Admin, support and management

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Other services

Education

Professional and technical services

Manufacturing

Finance, insurance and real estate

Agriculture and mining

Arts and recreation

Restaurants and hotels

Information

0.3%

Wholesale

Median earnings per worker

$47,808

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

12.3%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

15.1%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

8.6%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	23148	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$75,024	$74,888
Service	$16,896	$26,804
Sales and office	$31,346	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$48,644	$49,199
Production and transportation	$31,719	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

15%

High school

52%

Some college

12%

Associate's

10%

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 84.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 10.8%
Graduate or professional degree: 2.1%
Households with broadband: 80.9%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 42.1%
No internet access: 15.7%
Without health insurance: 7.6%
Limited-English households: 0.6%

Geography

City (USPS): Saint Stephens Church
State: Virginia
County: King and Queen County
Center point: 37.8396° N, 77.0587° W
Land area: 58 sq mi
Water area: 0.5 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

23148 spans 2 counties

King and Queen County94% of land
Essex County7% of land

Zip codes near 23148

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
23115	Millers Tavern, VA · PO box	6.3 mi	—	—	—
23009	Aylett, VA	6.6 mi	8,270	$98,581	$319,100
23023	Bruington, VA	7.1 mi	482	—	$266,200
23126	Newtown, VA	7.4 mi	410	$61,875	$203,300
22560	Tappahannock, VA	7.5 mi	6,612	$61,082	$246,600
23177	Walkerton, VA	8.2 mi	608	$95,255	$251,200
23161	Stevensville, VA	11 mi	337	—	$322,400
22454	Dunnsville, VA	12 mi	2,290	$49,480	$247,800
23086	King William, VA	12 mi	3,777	$89,583	$323,400
23106	Manquin, VA	12 mi	917	$59,028	$321,300
22476	Hustle, VA	14 mi	224	$53,100	—
22437	Center Cross, VA	14 mi	582	$130,139	$262,000

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Questions about 23148

What city is zip code 23148?

23148 is assigned to Saint Stephens Church, Virginia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 23148 in?

23148 is mostly in King and Queen County, but it extends into 1 other county.

What is the population of 23148?

About 1,471 people live in 23148, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 23148 in?

23148 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 23148?

The median household income in 23148 is $67,266.

What zip codes are near 23148?

The closest zip codes to 23148 are 23115, 23009, 23023, 23126, 22560.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 23148, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.