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Lanexa, VA · standard

ZIP Code 23089

New Kent County, Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

4,914
31/sq mi
$108,802
Median income
$400,600
Median home value
34.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 14%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 21%
home value, US ZIPs
31
people per sq mi
90%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 23089 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 23089 covers 157.0 square miles in Lanexa, New Kent County, Virginia (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,914 residents on file, a density of 31 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 23089 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $108,802 (27% above the Virginia average), while per-capita income is $57,329. Local economic indicators show a 7.8% poverty rate alongside 0.5% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $400,600 (20% above the state average) with median rent at $1,298 per month, and 89.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 34.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 52.2, and the average commute is 37 minutes. Beyond these figures, 7 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 4 more sharing New Kent County, letting you compare 23089 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 23089

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lanexa, VA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 23089.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 23089, Lanexa, 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

4,914

Population

157.0

Area (sq mi)

31

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 23089?

52.2

Median Age

46.7%

Male

53.3%

Female

2.6%

Foreign-Born

White 74.4%
African American 15.5%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.7%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%

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?

$108,802

Median Household Income

+27% vs state

$57,329

Per Capita Income

7.8%

Poverty Rate

0.5%

Unemployment Rate

36.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 23089 ranks nationally

Lanexa, VA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$108,802 Top 14% higher than 86% 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%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $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 58.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 34.3%

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

What does housing look like?

2,361

Total Housing Units

2,117

Occupied Units

244

Vacant Units

2.28

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 89.6%
Renter 10.4%

$400,600

Median Home Value

+20% vs state

$1,298

Median Rent

1992

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

+20.5%

YoY Change (2024)

296

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+196%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 23089 have increased 20.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +196% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.3% 188
2021 +4.1% 195
2022 +17.6% 230
2023 +6.8% 245
2024 +20.5% 296

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 23089, employing approximately 349 people with a combined annual payroll of $16,433,000.

83

Businesses

349

Employees

$16.4M

Annual Payroll

8

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 33 39.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 10 12.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 8 9.6%
Accommodation and food services 8 9.6%
Other services (except public administration) 7 8.4%
Transportation and warehousing 4 4.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 4 4.8%
Retail trade 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

Want a side-by-side? Compare 23089 vs 23011 →

ZIP 23089 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 23089 ranks #5 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 23089 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 23089 ranks #4 of 8 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
23011 Barhamsville, VA 1,429 5.3 mi
23168 Toano, VA 6,115 6.0 mi
23181 West Point, VA 5,426 9.4 mi
23140 Providence Forge, VA 5,175 7.9 mi
23124 New Kent, VA 3,185 10.3 mi
23110 Mattaponi, VA 794 11.0 mi
23188 Williamsburg, VA 38,733 11.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in New Kent County

23141 standard
Quinton, VA
Pop: 6,471
23140 standard
Providence Forge, VA
Pop: 5,175
23124 standard
New Kent, VA
Pop: 3,185
23011 standard
Barhamsville, VA
Pop: 1,429

Related Areas

New Kent County Lanexa, VA Virginia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 23089 in? ▼
ZIP code 23089 (Lanexa) is located in New Kent County, Virginia. New Kent County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/new-kent-va.
What is the population of ZIP code 23089? ▼
ZIP code 23089 in Lanexa, VA has a population of 4,914 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 23089? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 23089 is $108,802, which is 43% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 23089? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 23089 is $400,600, which is 44% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 23089? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 23089 is White at 74.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 23089? ▼
ZIP code 23089 has 83 business establishments employing approximately 349 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 23089? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 23089 are: Construction (33), Professional, scientific, and technical services (10), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (8). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 23089? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 23089 increased by 20.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 196%. 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 23089? ▼
In ZIP code 23089, 58.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 34.3% 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 23089? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 23089 is 36.5 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 23089? ▼
In ZIP code 23089, approximately 89.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 10.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 23089? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 23089 is 7.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.