Providence Forge, VA · standard

ZIP Code 23140

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

5,175
27/sq mi
$97,500
Median income
$336,600
Median home value
35.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 21%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 28%
home value, US ZIPs
27
people per sq mi
90%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 23140 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 23140 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 193.8 square miles in Providence Forge, New Kent County, Virginia. The area is home to 5,175 residents, producing a population density of 27 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 23140 against Virginia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 23140 sits at $97,500 (14% above the Virginia average), while per-capita income is $47,370. The poverty rate stands at 7.5% and the unemployment rate at 2.9%. On housing, the median home value is $336,600 (1% above the state average) with median rent at $1,492 per month, and 90.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 23140 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 35.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.4, and the average commute is 38 minutes. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 additional ZIPs sharing New Kent County, so you can benchmark 23140 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 23140

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 23140.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 23140, Providence Forge, 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

5,175

Population

193.8

Area (sq mi)

27

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 23140?

44.4

Median Age

49.7%

Male

50.3%

Female

6.2%

Foreign-Born

White 61.2%
African American 23.7%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 4.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.8%
Hispanic or Latino 5.3%

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?

$97,500

Median Household Income

+14% vs state

$47,370

Per Capita Income

7.5%

Poverty Rate

2.9%

Unemployment Rate

37.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 23140 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$97,500 Top 21% higher than 79% 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 64.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 35.9%

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

What does housing look like?

3,065

Total Housing Units

2,920

Occupied Units

145

Vacant Units

2.65

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 90.1%
Renter 9.9%

$336,600

Median Home Value

+1% vs state

$1,492

Median Rent

1998

Median Year Built

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

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+3.8%

YoY Change (2024)

251

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+151%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 23140 have increased 3.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +151% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.9% 162
2021 +5.5% 170
2022 +16.6% 199
2023 +21.5% 242
2024 +3.8% 251

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 115 business establishments in ZIP 23140, employing approximately 1,195 people with a combined annual payroll of $56,624,000.

115

Businesses

1,195

Employees

$56.6M

Annual Payroll

12

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 21 18.3%
Construction 17 14.8%
Retail trade 13 11.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 13 11.3%
Accommodation and food services 9 7.8%
Health care and social assistance 7 6.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 6 5.2%
Wholesale trade 6 5.2%
Transportation and warehousing 5 4.3%
Manufacturing 4 3.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 4 3.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 3 2.6%

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 23140 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 23140 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 23140 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 23140 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
23030 Charles City, VA 5,128 6.4 mi
23124 New Kent, VA 3,185 8.0 mi
23089 Lanexa, VA 4,914 7.9 mi
23141 Quinton, VA 6,471 8.8 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 23140 in?
ZIP code 23140 (Providence Forge) is located in New Kent County, Virginia. New Kent County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/new-kent-va.
What is the population of ZIP code 23140?
ZIP code 23140 in Providence Forge, VA has a population of 5,175 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 23140?
The median household income in ZIP 23140 is $97,500, which is 28% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 23140?
The median home value in ZIP 23140 is $336,600, which is 21% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 23140?
The largest racial group in ZIP 23140 is White at 61.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 23140?
ZIP code 23140 has 115 business establishments employing approximately 1,195 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 23140?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 23140 are: Other services (except public administration) (21), Construction (17), Retail trade (13). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 23140?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 23140 increased by 3.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 151%. 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 23140?
In ZIP code 23140, 64.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 35.9% 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 23140?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 23140 is 37.7 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 23140?
In ZIP code 23140, approximately 90.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 9.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 23140?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 23140 is 7.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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