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 Moderate-density area
- $108,802
- Median income Above-median income area
- $400,600
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 34.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 23089 (Lanexa, VA) rose +20.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 245.4 in 2023 to 295.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $57,329. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 7.8% and unemployment is 0.5%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $400,600 (20% above the average Virginia ZIP), while 89.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,298.
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. The page also surfaces 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 more in New Kent County, so 23089 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 23089
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lanexa, VA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 23089.
- Construction
Construction
33 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 10
Professional, scientific, and technical services
10 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 8
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
8 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 8
Accommodation and food services
8 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 7
Other services (except public administration)
7 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 23089?
52.2
Median Age
46.7%
Male
53.3%
Female
2.6%
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?
$108,802
Median Household Income
+27% vs state ZIP avg
$57,329
Per Capita Income
7.8%
Poverty Rate
0.5%
Unemployment Rate
36.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 23089 ranks among Virginia ZIPs
Lanexa, 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)
$108,802 Top 21% higher than 79% 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
2,361housing units
2,361
Total Housing Units
2,117
Occupied Units
244
Vacant Units
2.28
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$400,600
Median Home Value
+20% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 23188
Williamsburg (23188)
38,733 residents
- 23168 6,115
Toano (23168)
6,115 residents
- 23181 5,426
West Point (23181)
5,426 residents
- 23140 5,175
Providence Forge (23140)
5,175 residents
- 23089 4,914
Lanexa (23089)
4,914 residents
- 23124 3,185
New Kent (23124)
3,185 residents
- 23011 1,429
Barhamsville (23011)
1,429 residents
- 23110 794
Mattaponi (23110)
794 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 23089 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 23089 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 23168
Toano (23168)
$137,481 median income
- 23124
New Kent (23124)
$132,060 median income
- 23011
Barhamsville (23011)
$128,606 median income
- 23089
Lanexa (23089)
$108,802 median income
- 23188
Williamsburg (23188)
$103,160 median income
- 23140
Providence Forge (23140)
$97,500 median income
- 23181
West Point (23181)
$95,699 median income
- 23110
Mattaponi (23110)
$69,911 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 23089, 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 (4,914 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 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.
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