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Charles City, VA · standard

ZIP Code 23030

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

5,128
13/sq mi
$81,250
Median income
$253,700
Median home value
17.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Charles City pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 36%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 42%
home value, US ZIPs
13
people per sq mi
85%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 23030 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 23030 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 382.7 square miles in Charles City, Charles City County, Virginia. The area is home to 5,128 residents, producing a population density of 13 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 23030 against Virginia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 23030 sits at $81,250 (5% below the Virginia average), while per-capita income is $44,356. The poverty rate stands at 9.0% and the unemployment rate at 3.4%. On housing, the median home value is $253,700 (24% below the state average) with median rent at $1,073 per month, and 85.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 23030 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 17.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 53.5, and the average commute is 34 minutes. We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles, so you can benchmark 23030 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 23030

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 23030.

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 23030, Charles City, 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

5,128

Population

382.7

Area (sq mi)

13

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 23030?

53.5

Median Age

51.1%

Male

48.9%

Female

1.8%

Foreign-Born

White 46.4%
African American 41.7%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 3.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.3%
Hispanic or Latino 1.3%

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?

$81,250

Median Household Income

-5% vs state

$44,356

Per Capita Income

9.0%

Poverty Rate

3.4%

Unemployment Rate

33.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 23030 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$81,250 Top 36% higher than 64% 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 60.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.4%

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

What does housing look like?

2,280

Total Housing Units

1,972

Occupied Units

308

Vacant Units

2.27

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 85.4%
Renter 14.6%

$253,700

Median Home Value

-24% vs state

$1,073

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

-6.0%

YoY Change (2024)

224

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+124%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 23030 have decreased 6.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +124% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 -4.3% 157
2021 +15.6% 182
2022 +25.0% 227
2023 +5.1% 238
2024 -6.0% 224

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 126 business establishments in ZIP 23030, employing approximately 1,169 people with a combined annual payroll of $63,884,000.

126

Businesses

1,169

Employees

$63.9M

Annual Payroll

12

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 23 18.3%
Other services (except public administration) 17 13.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 13 10.3%
Manufacturing 12 9.5%
Wholesale trade 10 7.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 10 7.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 8 6.3%
Retail trade 7 5.6%
Transportation and warehousing 7 5.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 5 4.0%
Educational services 3 2.4%
Accommodation and food services 3 2.4%

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 23030 vs 23140 →

ZIP 23030 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 23030 ranks #2 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 23030 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 23030 ranks #2 of 3 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
23140 Providence Forge, VA 5,175 6.4 mi
23899 Claremont, VA 351 9.5 mi

Related Areas

Charles City County Charles City, VA Virginia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 23030 in? ▼
ZIP code 23030 (Charles City) is located in Charles City County, Virginia. Charles City County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/charles-city-va.
What is the population of ZIP code 23030? ▼
ZIP code 23030 in Charles City, VA has a population of 5,128 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 23030? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 23030 is $81,250, which is 7% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 23030? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 23030 is $253,700, which is 9% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 23030? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 23030 is White at 46.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 23030? ▼
ZIP code 23030 has 126 business establishments employing approximately 1,169 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 23030? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 23030 are: Construction (23), Other services (except public administration) (17), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (13). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 23030? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 23030 decreased by 6.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 124%. 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 23030? ▼
In ZIP code 23030, 60.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.4% 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 23030? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 23030 is 33.6 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 23030? ▼
In ZIP code 23030, approximately 85.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 23030? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 23030 is 9.0% 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 Charles City, 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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