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 High-density area
- $98,969
- Median income Above-median income area
- $348,200
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 33.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 23111 (Mechanicsville, VA) rose +6.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 229.1 in 2023 to 243.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $50,643. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 5.1% and unemployment is 2.6%. Median home value is $348,200 (4% above the average Virginia ZIP) and median rent is $1,643; 76.6% of occupied homes 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. The page also surfaces 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Hanover County, so 23111 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 23111
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Mechanicsville, VA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 23111.
- Construction
Construction
145 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
128 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
123 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
108 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
79 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 23111?
43.1
Median Age
49.2%
Male
50.8%
Female
4.2%
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?
$98,969
Median Household Income
+16% vs state ZIP avg
$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
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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
15,876housing units
15,876
Total Housing Units
15,317
Occupied Units
559
Vacant Units
2.47
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$348,200
Median Home Value
+4% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 23223
Richmond (23223)
47,677 residents
- 23111
Mechanicsville (23111)
36,490 residents
- 23116
Mechanicsville (23116)
27,228 residents
- 23150 12,045
Sandston (23150)
12,045 residents
- 23075 9,819
Henrico (23075)
9,819 residents
- 23141 6,471
Quinton (23141)
6,471 residents
- 23106 976
Manquin (23106)
976 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 23111 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 23111 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 23116
Mechanicsville (23116)
$141,711 median income
- 23141
Quinton (23141)
$119,535 median income
- 23111
Mechanicsville (23111)
$98,969 median income
- 23150
Sandston (23150)
$79,050 median income
- 23106
Manquin (23106)
$59,028 median income
- 23223 $55,731
Richmond (23223)
$55,731 median income
- 23075 $55,567
Henrico (23075)
$55,567 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 23111, 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 (36,490 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 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.
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