Newtown, VA · standard

ZIP Code 23126

King and Queen County, Virginia — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

534
9/sq mi
$61,875
Median income
$203,300
Median home value
11.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Newtown pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

33th pct
household income, US ZIPs
44th pct
home value, US ZIPs
9
people per sq mi
87%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 23126 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 23126 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 58.0 square miles in Newtown, King and Queen County, Virginia. The area is home to 534 residents, producing a population density of 9 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 23126 against Virginia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 23126 sits at $61,875 (28% below the Virginia average), while per-capita income is $34,197. The poverty rate stands at 11.2% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $203,300 (39% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 86.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 23126 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 11.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 59.2, and the average commute is . We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing King and Queen County, so you can benchmark 23126 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 23126, Newtown, VA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

534

Population

58.0

Area (sq mi)

9

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 23126?

59.2

Median Age

35.9%

Male

64.1%

Female

2.9%

Foreign-Born

White 43.9%
African American 22.2%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 27.1%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$61,875

Median Household Income

-28% vs state

$34,197

Per Capita Income

11.2%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 23126 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$61,875 33rd percentile higher than 33% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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 67.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 11.0%

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

What does housing look like?

243

Total Housing Units

183

Occupied Units

60

Vacant Units

2.24

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 86.9%
Renter 13.1%

$203,300

Median Home Value

-39% vs state

2001

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 5 business establishments in ZIP 23126, employing approximately 55 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,222,000.

5

Businesses

55

Employees

$3.2M

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 23126 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 23126 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 23126 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 23126 ranks #4 of 5 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
23009 Aylett, VA 6,279 7.9 mi
22514 Milford, VA 2,603 6.6 mi
23148 Saint Stephens Church, VA 1,827 7.1 mi
22436 Caret, VA 746 9.2 mi
22476 Hustle, VA 369 9.2 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 23126 in?
ZIP code 23126 (Newtown) is located in King and Queen County, Virginia. King and Queen County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/king-and-queen-va.
What is the population of ZIP code 23126?
ZIP code 23126 in Newtown, VA has a population of 534 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 23126?
The median household income in ZIP 23126 is $61,875, which is 19% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 23126?
The median home value in ZIP 23126 is $203,300, which is 27% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 23126?
The largest racial group in ZIP 23126 is White at 43.9%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 23126?
ZIP code 23126 has 5 business establishments employing approximately 55 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 23126?
In ZIP code 23126, 67.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 11.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 23126?
In ZIP code 23126, approximately 86.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 13.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 23126?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 23126 is 11.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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