PlainZIP

Nokesville, VA · standard

ZIP Code 20181

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

7,877
52/sq mi
$164,167
Median income
$709,300
Median home value
45.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 3%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 6%
home value, US ZIPs
52
people per sq mi
93%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 20181 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 20181 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Nokesville, Prince William County, Virginia, home to 7,877 residents across 152.7 square miles, a density of 52 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 20181 skews affluent, with a median household income of $164,167 (92% above the Virginia average), while per-capita income is $59,722. 2.5% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 2.8%. The typical home here is valued at $709,300 (112% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,487 monthly, and 92.9% of units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 45.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.5, and the average commute is 38 minutes. To put 20181 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Prince William County, for a geography-aware comparison.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 20181

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Nokesville, VA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 20181.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 20181, Nokesville, VA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

7,877

Population

152.7

Area (sq mi)

52

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 20181?

39.5

Median Age

50.7%

Male

49.3%

Female

9.9%

Foreign-Born

White 81.9%
African American 4.0%
Asian 3.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.0%
Hispanic or Latino 9.9%

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?

$164,167

Median Household Income

+92% vs state

$59,722

Per Capita Income

2.5%

Poverty Rate

2.8%

Unemployment Rate

38.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 20181 ranks nationally

Nokesville, VA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$164,167 Top 3% higher than 97% 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

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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 70.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 45.5%

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

What does housing look like?

3,440

Total Housing Units

3,310

Occupied Units

130

Vacant Units

3.25

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 92.9%
Renter 7.1%

$709,300

Median Home Value

+112% vs state

$1,487

Median Rent

1987

Median Year Built

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

How have home values changed over time?

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

+11.4%

YoY Change (2024)

289

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+189%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 20181 have increased 11.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +189% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.8% 201
2021 +11.5% 224
2022 +11.3% 249
2023 +4.1% 259
2024 +11.4% 289

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 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 200 business establishments in ZIP 20181, employing approximately 1,011 people with a combined annual payroll of $58,890,000.

200

Businesses

1,011

Employees

$58.9M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 59 29.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 30 15.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 27 13.5%
Other services (except public administration) 21 10.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 11 5.5%
Retail trade 10 5.0%
Wholesale trade 9 4.5%
Manufacturing 6 3.0%
Health care and social assistance 6 3.0%
Accommodation and food services 5 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 4 2.0%
Information 3 1.5%
Finance and insurance 3 1.5%

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 20181 vs 20136 →

ZIP 20181 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 20181 ranks #8 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 20181 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 20181 ranks #4 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
20136 Bristow, VA 28,498 3.6 mi
20119 Catlett, VA 3,946 5.6 mi
20110 Manassas, VA 43,876 6.2 mi
20109 Manassas, VA 37,265 7.7 mi
20139 Casanova, VA 217 7.1 mi
20112 Manassas, VA 25,833 8.0 mi
20155 Gainesville, VA 29,411 8.9 mi
20111 Manassas, VA 30,590 8.7 mi
22728 Midland, VA 3,310 9.6 mi
20121 Centreville, VA 27,988 10.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Prince William County

22193 standard
Woodbridge, VA
Pop: 73,047
22191 standard
Woodbridge, VA
Pop: 57,598
22192 standard
Woodbridge, VA
Pop: 53,394
20109 standard
Manassas, VA
Pop: 37,265
20111 standard
Manassas, VA
Pop: 30,590
20155 standard
Gainesville, VA
Pop: 29,411

Related Areas

Prince William County Nokesville, VA Virginia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 20181 in? ▼
ZIP code 20181 (Nokesville) 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 20181? ▼
ZIP code 20181 in Nokesville, VA has a population of 7,877 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 20181? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 20181 is $164,167, which is 115% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 20181? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 20181 is $709,300, which is 155% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 20181? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 20181 is White at 81.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 20181? ▼
ZIP code 20181 has 200 business establishments employing approximately 1,011 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 20181? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 20181 are: Construction (59), Professional, scientific, and technical services (30), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (27). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 20181? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 20181 increased by 11.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 189%. 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 20181? ▼
In ZIP code 20181, 70.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 45.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 20181? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 20181 is 38.4 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 20181? ▼
In ZIP code 20181, approximately 92.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 7.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 20181? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 20181 is 2.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.