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Amelia Court House, VA · standard

ZIP Code 23002

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

10,439
16/sq mi
$71,813
Median income
$275,300
Median home value
18.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Amelia Court House pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 50%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 38%
home value, US ZIPs
16
people per sq mi
82%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 23002 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 23002 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 673.5 square miles in Amelia Court House, Amelia County, Virginia. The area is home to 10,439 residents, producing a population density of 16 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 23002 against Virginia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 23002 sits at $71,813 (16% below the Virginia average), while per-capita income is $34,279. The poverty rate stands at 11.3% and the unemployment rate at 4.2%. On housing, the median home value is $275,300 (18% below the state average) with median rent at $1,194 per month, and 82.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 23002 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 18.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44, and the average commute is 40 minutes. Use the benchmarks above to see where 23002 sits relative to Virginia and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. 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 23002

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 23002.

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 23002, Amelia Court House, 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

10,439

Population

673.5

Area (sq mi)

16

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 23002?

44.0

Median Age

48.1%

Male

51.9%

Female

2.4%

Foreign-Born

White 69.1%
African American 21.3%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.3%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.6%
Hispanic or Latino 4.9%

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?

$71,813

Median Household Income

-16% vs state

$34,279

Per Capita Income

11.3%

Poverty Rate

4.2%

Unemployment Rate

40.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 23002 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$71,813 Top 50% higher than 50% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $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 57.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.1%

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

What does housing look like?

4,696

Total Housing Units

4,381

Occupied Units

315

Vacant Units

2.45

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 82.0%
Renter 18.0%

$275,300

Median Home Value

-18% vs state

$1,194

Median Rent

1993

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

+8.2%

YoY Change (2024)

267

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+167%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 23002 have increased 8.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +167% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.2% 172
2021 +12.7% 193
2022 +9.7% 212
2023 +16.3% 247
2024 +8.2% 267

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 229 business establishments in ZIP 23002, employing approximately 1,656 people with a combined annual payroll of $73,953,000.

229

Businesses

1,656

Employees

$74.0M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 60 26.2%
Retail trade 26 11.3%
Other services (except public administration) 26 11.3%
Transportation and warehousing 15 6.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 14 6.1%
Manufacturing 13 5.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 13 5.7%
Health care and social assistance 13 5.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 10 4.4%
Accommodation and food services 10 4.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 9 3.9%
Finance and insurance 7 3.1%
Wholesale trade 6 2.6%

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 23002 in? ▼
ZIP code 23002 (Amelia Court House) is located in Amelia County, Virginia. Amelia County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/amelia-va.
What is the population of ZIP code 23002? ▼
ZIP code 23002 in Amelia Court House, VA has a population of 10,439 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 23002? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 23002 is $71,813, which is 6% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 23002? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 23002 is $275,300, which is 1% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 23002? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 23002 is White at 69.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 23002? ▼
ZIP code 23002 has 229 business establishments employing approximately 1,656 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 23002? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 23002 are: Construction (60), Retail trade (26), Other services (except public administration) (26). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 23002? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 23002 increased by 8.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 167%. 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 23002? ▼
In ZIP code 23002, 57.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.1% 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 23002? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 23002 is 40.3 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 23002? ▼
In ZIP code 23002, approximately 82.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 23002? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 23002 is 11.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Amelia Court House, VA

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U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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