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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
$89,335
Median income
$402,700
Median home value
42.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

ZIP code 23005 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 174.4 square miles in Ashland, Hanover County, Virginia. The area is home to 15,227 residents, producing a population density of 87 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 23005 against Virginia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 23005 sits at $89,335 (4% above the Virginia average), while per-capita income is $47,746. The poverty rate stands at 12.6% and the unemployment rate at 3.8%. On housing, the median home value is $402,700 (20% above the state average) with median rent at $1,339 per month, and 72.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 23005 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 42.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.6, and the average commute is 27 minutes. We also surface 8 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Hanover County, so you can benchmark 23005 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 23005

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 23005.

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 23005, Ashland, 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

15,227

Population

174.4

Area (sq mi)

87

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 23005?

37.6

Median Age

46.7%

Male

53.3%

Female

4.8%

Foreign-Born

White 75.4%
African American 13.0%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.6%
Hispanic or Latino 6.9%

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?

$89,335

Median Household Income

+4% vs state

$47,746

Per Capita Income

12.6%

Poverty Rate

3.8%

Unemployment Rate

26.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 23005 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$89,335 Top 27% higher than 73% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 65.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 42.2%

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

What does housing look like?

7,887

Total Housing Units

7,425

Occupied Units

462

Vacant Units

2.48

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 72.8%
Renter 27.2%

$402,700

Median Home Value

+20% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 23005 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 23005 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 23005 ranks #5 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Hanover County

23111 standard
Mechanicsville, VA
Pop: 36,490
23116 standard
Mechanicsville, VA
Pop: 27,228
23192 standard
Montpelier, VA
Pop: 7,067
23069 standard
Hanover, VA
Pop: 3,197
23146 standard
Rockville, VA
Pop: 3,093
23047 standard
Doswell, VA
Pop: 1,952

Related Areas

Hanover County Ashland, VA Virginia

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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Official Data Resources for Ashland, 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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