Catharpin, VA · standard

ZIP Code 20143

Prince William County, Virginia — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

1,216
61/sq mi
$176,250
Median income
$1,057,900
Median home value
37.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Catharpin pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 2%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 2%
home value, US ZIPs
61
people per sq mi
98%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 20143 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 20143 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 19.9 square miles in Catharpin, Prince William County, Virginia. The area is home to 1,216 residents, producing a population density of 61 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 20143 against Virginia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 20143 sits at $176,250 (106% above the Virginia average), while per-capita income is $76,638. The poverty rate stands at 0.9% and the unemployment rate at 3.4%. On housing, the median home value is $1,057,900 (216% above the state average) with median rent at per month, and 98.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 20143 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 37.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.8, and the average commute is . We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Prince William County, so you can benchmark 20143 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 20143

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 20143.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 20143, Catharpin, VA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

1,216

Population

19.9

Area (sq mi)

61

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
Get an A-F grade across income, safety, housing, rent, education, commute, and childcare for this ZIP code.
View Scorecard →

Who lives in ZIP 20143?

33.8

Median Age

56.8%

Male

43.2%

Female

14.2%

Foreign-Born

White 72.7%
African American 1.0%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 22.2%
Hispanic or Latino 31.1%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$176,250

Median Household Income

+106% vs state

$76,638

Per Capita Income

0.9%

Poverty Rate

3.4%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 20143 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income — the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$176,250 Top 2% higher than 98% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Below this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Below this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). This entry sits in this band. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 85.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 37.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

373

Total Housing Units

340

Occupied Units

33

Vacant Units

3.15

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 98.2%
Renter 1.8%

$1,057,900

Median Home Value

+216% vs state

1984

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+12.2%

YoY Change (2021)

232

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+132%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 20143 have increased 12.2% over the past year (2021). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +132% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2017 -2.1% 191
2018 +1.1% 193
2019 +2.1% 197
2020 +4.8% 207
2021 +12.2% 232

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2021. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 31 business establishments in ZIP 20143, employing approximately 283 people with a combined annual payroll of $20,497,000.

31

Businesses

283

Employees

$20.5M

Annual Payroll

4

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 10 32.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 6 19.4%
Retail trade 4 12.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 4 12.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 20143 vs 20169 →

ZIP 20143 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 20143 ranks #0 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 20143 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 20143 ranks #6 of 9 neighboring ZIPs — local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
20169 Haymarket, VA 19,801 4.3 mi
20120 Centreville, VA 40,695 4.9 mi
20155 Gainesville, VA 29,411 4.4 mi
20109 Manassas, VA 37,265 5.1 mi
20152 Chantilly, VA 24,946 5.2 mi
20136 Bristow, VA 28,498 8.5 mi
20105 Aldie, VA 11,315 7.5 mi
20121 Centreville, VA 27,988 6.5 mi
20151 Chantilly, VA 21,374 7.0 mi
20148 Ashburn, VA 28,310 9.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in Prince William County

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 20143 in?
ZIP code 20143 (Catharpin) is located in Prince William County, Virginia. Prince William County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/prince-william-va.
What is the population of ZIP code 20143?
ZIP code 20143 in Catharpin, VA has a population of 1,216 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 20143?
The median household income in ZIP 20143 is $176,250, which is 131% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 20143?
The median home value in ZIP 20143 is $1,057,900, which is 280% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 20143?
The largest racial group in ZIP 20143 is White at 72.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 31.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 20143?
ZIP code 20143 has 31 business establishments employing approximately 283 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 20143?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 20143 are: Construction (10), Professional, scientific, and technical services (6), Retail trade (4). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 20143?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 20143 increased by 12.2% in 2021. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 132%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 20143?
In ZIP code 20143, 85.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 37.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 20143?
In ZIP code 20143, approximately 98.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 1.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 20143?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 20143 is 0.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

ZIP Code Research Guides

Official Data Resources for Catharpin, VA

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.