Powhatan, VA · standard
ZIP Code 23139
Powhatan County, Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 24,425
- 39/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $110,349
- Median income Above-median income area
- $405,000
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 35.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Powhatan pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 13%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 20%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 39
- people per sq mi
- 93%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 23139 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 23139 (Powhatan, VA) rose +11.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 242.1 in 2023 to 270.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 23139 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Powhatan, Powhatan County, Virginia, with 24,425 residents across 619.9 square miles, a density of 39 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 23139 skews affluent, with a median household income of $110,349 (29% above the average Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $50,537. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 4.7% and unemployment is 3.8%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $405,000 (21% above the average Virginia ZIP), while 93.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,181.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 35.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.8, and the average commute is 33 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 1 more in Powhatan County, so 23139 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 23139
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Powhatan, VA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 23139.
- Construction
Construction
201 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
87 establishments
- Retail trade 78
Retail trade
78 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 56
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
56 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 53
Professional, scientific, and technical services
53 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 23139, Powhatan, 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
24,425
Population
619.9
Area (sq mi)
39
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 23139?
45.8
Median Age
50.0%
Male
50.0%
Female
3.6%
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?
$110,349
Median Household Income
+29% vs state ZIP avg
$50,537
Per Capita Income
4.7%
Poverty Rate
3.8%
Unemployment Rate
32.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 23139 ranks among Virginia ZIPs
Powhatan, 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)
$110,349 Top 20% higher than 80% 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
10,902housing units
10,902
Total Housing Units
10,247
Occupied Units
655
Vacant Units
2.70
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$405,000
Median Home Value
+21% vs state ZIP avg
$1,181
Median Rent
1996
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
+11.6%
YoY Change (2024)
270
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+170%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 23139 have increased 11.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +170% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.7% | 179 |
| 2021 | +10.7% | 198 |
| 2022 | +14.7% | 227 |
| 2023 | +6.8% | 242 |
| 2024 | +11.6% | 270 |
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 691 business establishments in ZIP 23139, employing approximately 5,954 people with a combined annual payroll of $286,720,000.
691
Businesses
5,954
Employees
$286.7M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 201 | 29.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 87 | 12.6% |
| Retail trade | 78 | 11.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 56 | 8.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 53 | 7.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 39 | 5.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 35 | 5.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 29 | 4.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 26 | 3.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 22 | 3.2% |
| Manufacturing | 19 | 2.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 16 | 2.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 10 | 1.4% |
| Educational services | 9 | 1.3% |
| Utilities | 3 | 0.4% |
| Information | 3 | 0.4% |
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 23139 vs 23160 →
ZIP 23139 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 23139
Powhatan (23139)
24,425 residents
- 23120 5,971
Moseley (23120)
5,971 residents
- 23160 2,708
State Farm (23160)
2,708 residents
- 23039 1,056
Crozier (23039)
1,056 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 23139 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 23139 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 23120
Moseley (23120)
$158,667 median income
- 23039
Crozier (23039)
$156,250 median income
- 23139
Powhatan (23139)
$110,349 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 23139 ranks #3 of 3 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 23139, 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 (24,425 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 23139 in?
ZIP code 23139 (Powhatan) is located in Powhatan County, Virginia. Powhatan County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/powhatan-va.
What is the population of ZIP code 23139?
ZIP code 23139 in Powhatan, VA has a population of 24,425 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 23139?
The median household income in ZIP 23139 is $110,349, which is 45% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 23139?
The median home value in ZIP 23139 is $405,000, which is 46% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 23139?
The largest racial group in ZIP 23139 is White at 86.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 23139?
ZIP code 23139 has 691 business establishments employing approximately 5,954 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 23139?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 23139 are: Construction (201), Other services (except public administration) (87), Retail trade (78). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 23139?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 23139 increased by 11.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 170%. 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 23139?
In ZIP code 23139, 63.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 35.4% 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 23139?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 23139 is 32.6 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 23139?
In ZIP code 23139, approximately 93.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 6.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 23139?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 23139 is 4.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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