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 Moderate-density area
- $97,500
- Median income Above-median income area
- $336,600
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 35.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 23140 (Providence Forge, VA) rose +3.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 241.6 in 2023 to 250.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 23140 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Providence Forge, New Kent County, Virginia, home to 5,175 residents across 193.8 square miles, a density of 27 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 23140 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $97,500 (14% above the average Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $47,370. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 7.5% and unemployment is 2.9%. Median home value is $336,600 (1% above the average Virginia ZIP) and median rent is $1,492; 90.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 35.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.4, and the average commute is 38 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 more in New Kent County, so 23140 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 23140
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Providence Forge, VA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 23140.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
21 establishments
- Construction
Construction
17 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
13 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
13 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
9 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 23140, Providence Forge, 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
5,175
Population
193.8
Area (sq mi)
27
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 23140?
44.4
Median Age
49.7%
Male
50.3%
Female
6.2%
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?
$97,500
Median Household Income
+14% vs state ZIP avg
$47,370
Per Capita Income
7.5%
Poverty Rate
2.9%
Unemployment Rate
37.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 23140 ranks among Virginia ZIPs
Providence Forge, 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)
$97,500 Top 28% higher than 72% 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
3,065housing units
3,065
Total Housing Units
2,920
Occupied Units
145
Vacant Units
2.65
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$336,600
Median Home Value
+1% vs state ZIP avg
$1,492
Median Rent
1998
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
+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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 23140 vs 23030 →
ZIP 23140 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 23141
Quinton (23141)
6,471 residents
- 23140
Providence Forge (23140)
5,175 residents
- 23030
Charles City (23030)
5,128 residents
- 23089
Lanexa (23089)
4,914 residents
- 23124
New Kent (23124)
3,185 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 23140 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 23140 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 23124
New Kent (23124)
$132,060 median income
- 23141
Quinton (23141)
$119,535 median income
- 23089
Lanexa (23089)
$108,802 median income
- 23140
Providence Forge (23140)
$97,500 median income
- 23030
Charles City (23030)
$81,250 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 23140, 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 (5,175 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 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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