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 Moderate-density area
- $81,250
- Median income Near-median income area
- $253,700
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 17.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 23030 (Charles City, VA) fell -6.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 238.4 in 2023 to 224.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 23030 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Charles City, Charles City County, Virginia, home to 5,128 residents across 382.7 square miles, a density of 13 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 23030 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $81,250 (5% below the average Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $44,356. The poverty rate is 9.0%, with unemployment at 3.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $253,700 (24% below the average Virginia ZIP), and median rent is $1,073; owner occupancy is 85.4%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 53.5, and the average commute is 34 minutes. The page surfaces 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles, giving 23030 an immediate geographic comparison rather than a national benchmark alone.
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 23030
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Charles City, VA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 23030.
- Construction
Construction
23 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
17 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
13 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
12 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
10 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 23030, Charles City, 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
5,128
Population
382.7
Area (sq mi)
13
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 23030?
53.5
Median Age
51.1%
Male
48.9%
Female
1.8%
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?
$81,250
Median Household Income
-5% vs state ZIP avg
$44,356
Per Capita Income
9.0%
Poverty Rate
3.4%
Unemployment Rate
33.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 23030 ranks among Virginia ZIPs
Charles City, 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)
$81,250 Top 41% higher than 59% 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
2,280housing units
2,280
Total Housing Units
1,972
Occupied Units
308
Vacant Units
2.27
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$253,700
Median Home Value
-24% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 23140
Providence Forge (23140)
5,175 residents
- 23030
Charles City (23030)
5,128 residents
- 23899 351
Claremont (23899)
351 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 23030 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 23030 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 23140
Providence Forge (23140)
$97,500 median income
- 23030
Charles City (23030)
$81,250 median income
- 23899
Claremont (23899)
$59,792 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 23030, 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 (5,128 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 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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