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Mechanicsville, VA · standard

ZIP Code 23111

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

36,490
181/sq mi
$98,969
Median income
$348,200
Median home value
33.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 20%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 27%
home value, US ZIPs
181
people per sq mi
77%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 23111 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 23111 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Mechanicsville, Hanover County, Virginia, with 36,490 residents across 202.2 square miles, a density of 181 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 23111 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $98,969 (16% above the Virginia average), while per-capita income is $50,643. The poverty rate stands at 5.1% and the unemployment rate at 2.6%. The typical home here is valued at $348,200 (4% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,643 monthly, and 76.6% of units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 33.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.1, and the average commute is 25 minutes. Beyond these figures, 7 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Hanover County, letting you compare 23111 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 23111

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Mechanicsville, VA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 23111.

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 23111, Mechanicsville, 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

36,490

Population

202.2

Area (sq mi)

181

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 23111?

43.1

Median Age

49.2%

Male

50.8%

Female

4.2%

Foreign-Born

White 84.7%
African American 7.2%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.6%
Hispanic or Latino 2.4%

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?

$98,969

Median Household Income

+16% vs state

$50,643

Per Capita Income

5.1%

Poverty Rate

2.6%

Unemployment Rate

25.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 23111 ranks nationally

Mechanicsville, VA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$98,969 Top 20% higher than 80% 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 62.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 33.1%

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

What does housing look like?

15,876

Total Housing Units

15,317

Occupied Units

559

Vacant Units

2.47

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 76.6%
Renter 23.4%

$348,200

Median Home Value

+4% vs state

$1,643

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

+6.3%

YoY Change (2024)

244

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+144%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 23111 have increased 6.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +144% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.5% 171
2021 +8.9% 186
2022 +14.5% 213
2023 +7.6% 229
2024 +6.3% 244

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 882 business establishments in ZIP 23111, employing approximately 12,346 people with a combined annual payroll of $634,711,000.

882

Businesses

12,346

Employees

$634.7M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 145 16.4%
Retail trade 128 14.5%
Other services (except public administration) 123 13.9%
Health care and social assistance 108 12.2%
Accommodation and food services 79 9.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 64 7.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 53 6.0%
Finance and insurance 49 5.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 44 5.0%
Wholesale trade 25 2.8%
Manufacturing 17 1.9%
Transportation and warehousing 17 1.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 10 1.1%
Educational services 8 0.9%
Information 7 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 3 0.3%

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 23111 vs 23150 →

ZIP 23111 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 23111 ranks #2 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 23111 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 23111 ranks #3 of 7 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
23150 Sandston, VA 12,045 7.2 mi
23075 Henrico, VA 9,819 5.8 mi
23106 Manquin, VA 976 7.6 mi
23116 Mechanicsville, VA 27,228 6.7 mi
23141 Quinton, VA 6,471 7.5 mi
23250 Richmond, VA 0 8.4 mi
23223 Richmond, VA 47,677 8.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Hanover County

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
23047 standard
Doswell, VA
Pop: 1,952

Related Areas

Hanover County Mechanicsville, VA Virginia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 23111 in? ▼
ZIP code 23111 (Mechanicsville) 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 23111? ▼
ZIP code 23111 in Mechanicsville, VA has a population of 36,490 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 23111? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 23111 is $98,969, which is 30% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 23111? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 23111 is $348,200, which is 25% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 23111? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 23111 is White at 84.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 23111? ▼
ZIP code 23111 has 882 business establishments employing approximately 12,346 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 23111? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 23111 are: Construction (145), Retail trade (128), Other services (except public administration) (123). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 23111? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 23111 increased by 6.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 144%. 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 23111? ▼
In ZIP code 23111, 62.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 33.1% 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 23111? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 23111 is 25.1 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 23111? ▼
In ZIP code 23111, approximately 76.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 23111? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 23111 is 5.1% 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.