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Doswell, VA · standard

ZIP Code 23047

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

1,952
16/sq mi
$81,136
Median income
$396,300
Median home value
43.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Doswell pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 37%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 21%
home value, US ZIPs
16
people per sq mi
85%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 23047 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 23047 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 122.8 square miles in Doswell, Hanover County, Virginia. The area is home to 1,952 residents, producing a population density of 16 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 23047 against Virginia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 23047 sits at $81,136 (5% below the Virginia average), while per-capita income is $56,417. The poverty rate stands at 0.1% and the unemployment rate at 1.6%. On housing, the median home value is $396,300 (18% above the state average) with median rent at $1,192 per month, and 84.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 23047 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 43.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 59.3, and the average commute is —. We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Hanover County, so you can benchmark 23047 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 23047

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 23047.

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 23047, Doswell, 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

1,952

Population

122.8

Area (sq mi)

16

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 23047?

59.3

Median Age

50.3%

Male

49.7%

Female

5.4%

Foreign-Born

White 74.2%
African American 10.8%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.8%
Hispanic or Latino 13.3%

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?

$81,136

Median Household Income

-5% vs state

$56,417

Per Capita Income

0.1%

Poverty Rate

1.6%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 23047 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$81,136 Top 37% higher than 63% 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 66.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 43.0%

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

What does housing look like?

737

Total Housing Units

626

Occupied Units

111

Vacant Units

2.21

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 84.5%
Renter 15.5%

$396,300

Median Home Value

+18% vs state

$1,192

Median Rent

1987

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

+2.7%

YoY Change (2024)

224

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+124%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 23047 have increased 2.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +124% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2019 +4.5% 159
2020 +3.7% 165
2021 +6.2% 175
2022 +2.7% 180
2024 — 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 83 business establishments in ZIP 23047, employing approximately 2,457 people with a combined annual payroll of $70,762,000.

83

Businesses

2,457

Employees

$70.8M

Annual Payroll

9

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 18 21.7%
Manufacturing 13 15.7%
Other services (except public administration) 11 13.3%
Retail trade 10 12.1%
Transportation and warehousing 7 8.4%
Accommodation and food services 6 7.2%
Wholesale trade 5 6.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 4 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 3.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 23047 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 23047 ranks #4 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 23047 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 23047 ranks #4 of 4 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
23005 Ashland, VA 15,227 5.7 mi
22546 Ruther Glen, VA 15,850 7.0 mi
23059 Glen Allen, VA 31,919 10.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Hanover County

23111 standard
Mechanicsville, VA
Pop: 36,490
23116 standard
Mechanicsville, VA
Pop: 27,228
23005 standard
Ashland, VA
Pop: 15,227
23192 standard
Montpelier, VA
Pop: 7,067
23069 standard
Hanover, VA
Pop: 3,197
23146 standard
Rockville, VA
Pop: 3,093

Related Areas

Hanover County Doswell, VA Virginia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 23047 in? ▼
ZIP code 23047 (Doswell) 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 23047? ▼
ZIP code 23047 in Doswell, VA has a population of 1,952 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 23047? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 23047 is $81,136, which is 6% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 23047? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 23047 is $396,300, which is 42% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 23047? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 23047 is White at 74.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 13.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 23047? ▼
ZIP code 23047 has 83 business establishments employing approximately 2,457 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 23047? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 23047 are: Construction (18), Manufacturing (13), Other services (except public administration) (11). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 23047? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 23047 increased by 2.7% 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 23047? ▼
In ZIP code 23047, 66.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 43.0% 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 23047? ▼
In ZIP code 23047, approximately 84.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 23047? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 23047 is 0.1% 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 Doswell, 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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