Ashland, VA · standard
ZIP Code 23005
Hanover County, Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 15,227
- 87/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $89,335
- Median income Above-median income area
- $402,700
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 42.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Ashland pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 27%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 20%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 87
- people per sq mi
- 73%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 23005 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 23005 (Ashland, VA) rose +7.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 242.2 in 2023 to 259.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 23005 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Ashland, Hanover County, Virginia, home to 15,227 residents across 174.4 square miles, a density of 87 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 23005 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $89,335 (4% above the average Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $47,746. The poverty rate is 12.6%, with unemployment at 3.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $402,700 (20% above the average Virginia ZIP), while 72.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,339.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 42.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.6, and the average commute is 27 minutes. The page also surfaces 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Hanover County, so 23005 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 23005
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Ashland, VA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 23005.
- Construction
Construction
182 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
155 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
141 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
128 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
91 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 23005, Ashland, 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
15,227
Population
174.4
Area (sq mi)
87
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 23005?
37.6
Median Age
46.7%
Male
53.3%
Female
4.8%
Foreign-Born
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?
$89,335
Median Household Income
+4% vs state ZIP avg
$47,746
Per Capita Income
12.6%
Poverty Rate
3.8%
Unemployment Rate
26.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 23005 ranks among Virginia ZIPs
Ashland, VA household income vs. every Virginia ZIP code
Median household income among 804 reporting Virginia ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$89,335 Top 34% higher than 66% of 804 Virginia ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
7,887housing units
7,887
Total Housing Units
7,425
Occupied Units
462
Vacant Units
2.48
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$402,700
Median Home Value
+20% vs state ZIP avg
$1,339
Median Rent
1988
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
+7.0%
YoY Change (2024)
259
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+159%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 23005 have increased 7.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +159% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.1% | 178 |
| 2021 | +7.3% | 190 |
| 2022 | +12.4% | 214 |
| 2023 | +13.1% | 242 |
| 2024 | +7.0% | 259 |
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 1,174 business establishments in ZIP 23005, employing approximately 22,135 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,205,779,000.
1,174
Businesses
22,135
Employees
$1.2B
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 182 | 15.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 155 | 13.2% |
| Retail trade | 141 | 12.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 128 | 10.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 91 | 7.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 87 | 7.4% |
| Manufacturing | 70 | 6.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 69 | 5.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 62 | 5.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 49 | 4.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 49 | 4.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 42 | 3.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 15 | 1.3% |
| Educational services | 14 | 1.2% |
| Information | 13 | 1.1% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 3 | 0.3% |
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 23005 vs 23047 →
ZIP 23005 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 23228
Henrico (23228)
34,198 residents
- 23060
Glen Allen (23060)
33,417 residents
- 23059
Glen Allen (23059)
31,919 residents
- 23233
Henrico (23233)
28,908 residents
- 23116
Mechanicsville (23116)
27,228 residents
- 23227
Richmond (23227)
24,440 residents
- 23294
Henrico (23294)
17,558 residents
- 23005
Ashland (23005)
15,227 residents
- 23047 1,952
Doswell (23047)
1,952 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 23005 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 23005 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 23059
Glen Allen (23059)
$157,897 median income
- 23116
Mechanicsville (23116)
$141,711 median income
- 23233
Henrico (23233)
$125,665 median income
- 23060
Glen Allen (23060)
$104,468 median income
- 23005
Ashland (23005)
$89,335 median income
- 23047
Doswell (23047)
$81,136 median income
- 23228
Henrico (23228)
$70,260 median income
- 23227
Richmond (23227)
$69,187 median income
- 23294
Henrico (23294)
$64,164 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 23005 ranks #5 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23047 | Doswell, VA | 1,952 | 5.7 mi |
| 23059 | Glen Allen, VA | 31,919 | 5.8 mi |
| 23228 | Henrico, VA | 34,198 | 9.3 mi |
| 23060 | Glen Allen, VA | 33,417 | 7.4 mi |
| 23227 | Richmond, VA | 24,440 | 10.2 mi |
| 23294 | Henrico, VA | 17,558 | 9.5 mi |
| 23116 | Mechanicsville, VA | 27,228 | 9.8 mi |
| 23233 | Henrico, VA | 28,908 | 11.2 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 23005, both outside VA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (15,227 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 23005 in?
ZIP code 23005 (Ashland) is located in Hanover County, Virginia. Hanover County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/hanover-va.
What is the population of ZIP code 23005?
ZIP code 23005 in Ashland, VA has a population of 15,227 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 23005?
The median household income in ZIP 23005 is $89,335, which is 17% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 23005?
The median home value in ZIP 23005 is $402,700, which is 45% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 23005?
The largest racial group in ZIP 23005 is White at 75.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 23005?
ZIP code 23005 has 1,174 business establishments employing approximately 22,135 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 23005?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 23005 are: Construction (182), Wholesale trade (155), Retail trade (141). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 23005?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 23005 increased by 7.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 159%. 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 23005?
In ZIP code 23005, 65.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 42.2% 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 23005?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 23005 is 26.7 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 23005?
In ZIP code 23005, approximately 72.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 27.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 23005?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 23005 is 12.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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