Beaverdam, VA · standard
ZIP Code 23015
Caroline County, Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,249
- 20/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $113,771
- Median income Above-median income area
- $442,900
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 42.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Beaverdam pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 12%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 17%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 20
- people per sq mi
- 88%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 23015 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 23015 (Beaverdam, VA) rose +11.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 207.7 in 2023 to 231.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 23015 covers 210.3 square miles in Beaverdam, Caroline County, Virginia (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,249 residents on file, a density of 20 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 23015 skews affluent, with a median household income of $113,771 (33% above the average Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $52,210. The poverty rate is 1.7%, with unemployment at 4.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $442,900 (32% above the average Virginia ZIP), while 87.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 42.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.7, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Caroline County, so 23015 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 23015
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Beaverdam, VA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 23015.
- Construction
Construction
15 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
11 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
7 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 4
Health care and social assistance
4 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 3
Real estate and rental and leasing
3 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 23015, Beaverdam, 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
4,249
Population
210.3
Area (sq mi)
20
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 23015?
46.7
Median Age
51.3%
Male
48.7%
Female
0.5%
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?
$113,771
Median Household Income
+33% vs state ZIP avg
$52,210
Per Capita Income
1.7%
Poverty Rate
4.0%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 23015 ranks among Virginia ZIPs
Beaverdam, 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)
$113,771 Top 18% higher than 82% 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
1,981housing units
1,981
Total Housing Units
1,784
Occupied Units
197
Vacant Units
2.57
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$442,900
Median Home Value
+32% vs state ZIP avg
1991
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
+11.3%
YoY Change (2024)
231
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+131%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 23015 have increased 11.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +131% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.5% | 158 |
| 2021 | +3.7% | 163 |
| 2022 | +12.3% | 184 |
| 2023 | +13.1% | 208 |
| 2024 | +11.3% | 231 |
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 51 business establishments in ZIP 23015, employing approximately 178 people with a combined annual payroll of $6,265,000.
51
Businesses
178
Employees
$6.3M
Annual Payroll
7
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 15 | 29.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 11 | 21.6% |
| Retail trade | 7 | 13.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 4 | 7.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 5.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 5.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 5.9% |
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 23015 vs 23192 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23192 | Montpelier, VA | 7,067 | 8.1 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 23015, 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 (4,249 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 23015 in?
ZIP code 23015 (Beaverdam) is located in Caroline County, Virginia. Caroline County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/caroline-va.
What is the population of ZIP code 23015?
ZIP code 23015 in Beaverdam, VA has a population of 4,249 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 23015?
The median household income in ZIP 23015 is $113,771, which is 49% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 23015?
The median home value in ZIP 23015 is $442,900, which is 59% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 23015?
The largest racial group in ZIP 23015 is White at 82.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 23015?
ZIP code 23015 has 51 business establishments employing approximately 178 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 23015?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 23015 are: Construction (15), Other services (except public administration) (11), Retail trade (7). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 23015?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 23015 increased by 11.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 131%. 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 23015?
In ZIP code 23015, 65.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 42.5% 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 23015?
In ZIP code 23015, approximately 87.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 12.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 23015?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 23015 is 1.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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