Gloucester, VA · standard
ZIP Code 23061
Gloucester County, Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 21,208
- 52/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $91,626
- Median income Above-median income area
- $344,500
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 26.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Gloucester pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 25%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 27%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 52
- people per sq mi
- 87%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 23061 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 23061 (Gloucester, VA) rose +4.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 260.1 in 2023 to 272.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 23061 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Gloucester, Gloucester County, Virginia, with 21,208 residents across 405.5 square miles, a density of 52 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 23061 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $91,626 (7% above the average Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $44,840. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 4.8% and unemployment is 3.1%. Median home value is $344,500 (3% above the average Virginia ZIP) and median rent is $1,121; 87.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 26.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.9, and the average commute is 35 minutes. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 2 more in Gloucester County, so 23061 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 23061
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Gloucester, VA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 23061.
- Construction
Construction
79 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
64 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
62 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
54 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
42 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 23061, Gloucester, 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
21,208
Population
405.5
Area (sq mi)
52
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 23061?
45.9
Median Age
50.6%
Male
49.4%
Female
2.3%
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?
$91,626
Median Household Income
+7% vs state ZIP avg
$44,840
Per Capita Income
4.8%
Poverty Rate
3.1%
Unemployment Rate
34.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 23061 ranks among Virginia ZIPs
Gloucester, 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)
$91,626 Top 33% higher than 67% 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
10,227housing units
10,227
Total Housing Units
9,043
Occupied Units
1,184
Vacant Units
2.54
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$344,500
Median Home Value
+3% vs state ZIP avg
$1,121
Median Rent
1990
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
+4.9%
YoY Change (2024)
273
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+173%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 23061 have increased 4.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +173% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.8% | 184 |
| 2021 | +10.0% | 203 |
| 2022 | +13.4% | 230 |
| 2023 | +13.2% | 260 |
| 2024 | +4.9% | 273 |
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 470 business establishments in ZIP 23061, employing approximately 4,989 people with a combined annual payroll of $194,693,000.
470
Businesses
4,989
Employees
$194.7M
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 79 | 16.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 64 | 13.6% |
| Retail trade | 62 | 13.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 54 | 11.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 42 | 8.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 32 | 6.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 27 | 5.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 26 | 5.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 22 | 4.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 13 | 2.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 12 | 2.5% |
| Information | 11 | 2.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 9 | 1.9% |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 1.1% |
| Educational services | 4 | 0.8% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 3 | 0.6% |
| Utilities | 3 | 0.6% |
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 23061 vs 23128 →
ZIP 23061 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 23061
Gloucester (23061)
21,208 residents
- 23072
Hayes (23072)
11,541 residents
- 23149 3,190
Saluda (23149)
3,190 residents
- 23071 1,563
Hartfield (23071)
1,563 residents
- 23128 1,045
North (23128)
1,045 residents
- 23176 656
Wake (23176)
656 residents
- 23050 598
Dutton (23050)
598 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 23061 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 23061 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 23061
Gloucester (23061)
$91,626 median income
- 23071
Hartfield (23071)
$86,500 median income
- 23176
Wake (23176)
$76,467 median income
- 23072
Hayes (23072)
$74,559 median income
- 23149
Saluda (23149)
$70,743 median income
- 23050
Dutton (23050)
$39,439 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 23061 ranks the highest of 6 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 23061, 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 (21,208 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 23061 in?
ZIP code 23061 (Gloucester) is located in Gloucester County, Virginia. Gloucester County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/gloucester-va.
What is the population of ZIP code 23061?
ZIP code 23061 in Gloucester, VA has a population of 21,208 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 23061?
The median household income in ZIP 23061 is $91,626, which is 20% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 23061?
The median home value in ZIP 23061 is $344,500, which is 24% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 23061?
The largest racial group in ZIP 23061 is White at 87.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 23061?
ZIP code 23061 has 470 business establishments employing approximately 4,989 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 23061?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 23061 are: Construction (79), Other services (except public administration) (64), Retail trade (62). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 23061?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 23061 increased by 4.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 173%. 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 23061?
In ZIP code 23061, 61.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 26.8% 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 23061?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 23061 is 34.9 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 23061?
In ZIP code 23061, approximately 87.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 12.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 23061?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 23061 is 4.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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