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Mechanicsville, VA · standard

ZIP Code 23116

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

27,228
167/sq mi
$141,711
Median income
$433,900
Median home value
53.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Mechanicsville pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 5%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 18%
home value, US ZIPs
167
people per sq mi
91%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 23116 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 23116 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Mechanicsville, Hanover County, Virginia, with 27,228 residents across 162.7 square miles, a density of 167 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 23116 skews affluent, with a median household income of $141,711 (66% above the Virginia average), while per-capita income is $59,857. Local economic indicators show a 3.4% poverty rate alongside 2.7% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $433,900 (30% above the state average) with median rent at $1,962 per month, and 90.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 53.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.7, and the average commute is 25 minutes. To put 23116 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Hanover County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 23116

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Mechanicsville, VA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 23116.

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 23116, 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

27,228

Population

162.7

Area (sq mi)

167

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 23116?

41.7

Median Age

51.5%

Male

48.5%

Female

4.0%

Foreign-Born

White 82.4%
African American 7.0%
Asian 3.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.8%
Hispanic or Latino 2.9%

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?

$141,711

Median Household Income

+66% vs state

$59,857

Per Capita Income

3.4%

Poverty Rate

2.7%

Unemployment Rate

24.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 23116 ranks nationally

Mechanicsville, VA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$141,711 Top 5% higher than 95% 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%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Below this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). This entry sits in this band. $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 71.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 53.8%

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

What does housing look like?

12,415

Total Housing Units

12,236

Occupied Units

179

Vacant Units

2.79

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 90.8%
Renter 9.2%

$433,900

Median Home Value

+30% vs state

$1,962

Median Rent

1994

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

+8.5%

YoY Change (2024)

246

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+146%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 23116 have increased 8.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +146% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.4% 171
2021 +8.9% 186
2022 +13.1% 210
2023 +8.0% 227
2024 +8.5% 246

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 787 business establishments in ZIP 23116, employing approximately 10,791 people with a combined annual payroll of $637,527,000.

787

Businesses

10,791

Employees

$637.5M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 131 16.6%
Construction 99 12.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 98 12.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 71 9.0%
Other services (except public administration) 71 9.0%
Retail trade 53 6.7%
Wholesale trade 46 5.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 46 5.8%
Finance and insurance 44 5.6%
Accommodation and food services 42 5.3%
Transportation and warehousing 22 2.8%
Educational services 19 2.4%
Information 13 1.6%
Manufacturing 12 1.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 12 1.5%
Management of companies and enterprises 6 0.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 23116 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 23116 ranks #4 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 23116 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 23116 ranks the highest of 9 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
23069 Hanover, VA 3,197 6.4 mi
23075 Henrico, VA 9,819 9.1 mi
23111 Mechanicsville, VA 36,490 6.7 mi
23223 Richmond, VA 47,677 8.9 mi
23106 Manquin, VA 976 7.7 mi
23227 Richmond, VA 24,440 7.4 mi
23222 Richmond, VA 24,563 8.1 mi
23005 Ashland, VA 15,227 9.8 mi
23219 Richmond, VA 3,781 11.1 mi
23220 Richmond, VA 35,545 11.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in Hanover County

23111 standard
Mechanicsville, VA
Pop: 36,490
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 23116 in? ▼
ZIP code 23116 (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 23116? ▼
ZIP code 23116 in Mechanicsville, VA has a population of 27,228 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 23116? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 23116 is $141,711, which is 86% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 23116? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 23116 is $433,900, which is 56% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 23116? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 23116 is White at 82.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 23116? ▼
ZIP code 23116 has 787 business establishments employing approximately 10,791 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 23116? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 23116 are: Health care and social assistance (131), Construction (99), Professional, scientific, and technical services (98). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 23116? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 23116 increased by 8.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 146%. 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 23116? ▼
In ZIP code 23116, 71.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 53.8% 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 23116? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 23116 is 24.6 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 23116? ▼
In ZIP code 23116, approximately 90.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 9.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 23116? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 23116 is 3.4% 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.