Sandy Hook, VA · standard
ZIP Code 23153
Goochland County, Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,334
- 39/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $122,096
- Median income Above-median income area
- $462,500
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 35.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Sandy Hook pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 9%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 15%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 39
- people per sq mi
- 84%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 23153 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 23153 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Sandy Hook, Goochland County, Virginia, home to just 1,334 residents across 34.2 square miles, a density of 39 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 23153 skews affluent, with a median household income of $122,096 (43% above the average Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $46,621. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 7.8% and unemployment is 0.0%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $462,500 (38% above the average Virginia ZIP), while 84.3% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 35.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Goochland County, so 23153 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 →
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 23153, Sandy Hook, 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
1,334
Population
34.2
Area (sq mi)
39
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 23153?
39.0
Median Age
54.4%
Male
45.6%
Female
5.2%
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?
$122,096
Median Household Income
+43% vs state ZIP avg
$46,621
Per Capita Income
7.8%
Poverty Rate
0.0%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 23153 ranks among Virginia ZIPs
Sandy Hook, 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)
$122,096 Top 15% higher than 85% of 804 Virginia ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Virginia ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
645housing units
645
Total Housing Units
580
Occupied Units
65
Vacant Units
2.73
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$462,500
Median Home Value
+38% vs state ZIP avg
2004
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
+24.2%
YoY Change (2024)
264
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+164%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 23153 have increased 24.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +164% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | -2.4% | 169 |
| 2020 | +7.0% | 181 |
| 2021 | +3.8% | 187 |
| 2022 | +24.2% | 233 |
| 2024 | – | 264 |
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 15 business establishments in ZIP 23153, employing approximately 51 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,044,000.
15
Businesses
51
Employees
$2.0M
Annual Payroll
1
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 5 | 33.3% |
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 23153 vs 23065 →
ZIP 23153 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 23063
Goochland (23063)
5,278 residents
- 23160
State Farm (23160)
2,708 residents
- 23102
Maidens (23102)
2,659 residents
- 23065 1,909
Gum Spring (23065)
1,909 residents
- 23153 1,334
Sandy Hook (23153)
1,334 residents
- 23039 1,056
Crozier (23039)
1,056 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 23153 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 23153 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 23039
Crozier (23039)
$156,250 median income
- 23102
Maidens (23102)
$126,635 median income
- 23153
Sandy Hook (23153)
$122,096 median income
- 23065
Gum Spring (23065)
$92,577 median income
- 23063
Goochland (23063)
$81,553 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 23153 ranks #3 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 23153, 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 (1,334 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
More ZIP Codes in Goochland County
Related Areas
Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 23153 in?
ZIP code 23153 (Sandy Hook) is located in Goochland County, Virginia. Goochland County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/goochland-va.
What is the population of ZIP code 23153?
ZIP code 23153 in Sandy Hook, VA has a population of 1,334 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 23153?
The median household income in ZIP 23153 is $122,096, which is 60% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 23153?
The median home value in ZIP 23153 is $462,500, which is 66% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 23153?
The largest racial group in ZIP 23153 is White at 70.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 23153?
ZIP code 23153 has 15 business establishments employing approximately 51 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 23153?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 23153 increased by 24.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 164%. 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 23153?
In ZIP code 23153, 51.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 35.3% 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 23153?
In ZIP code 23153, approximately 84.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 23153?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 23153 is 7.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
Related
Take this with you
What to do with ZIP 23153's numbers, next.
- See how ZIP 23153 compares to a neighboring ZIP code on the same Census fields Compare this ZIP
- Check where Sandy Hook, VA ranks among every U.S. ZIP code on income, education, or homeownership View national rankings
- Save this ZIP to your shortlist to track alongside others you're considering View your shortlist
ZIP Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTAs) are Census Bureau approximations of USPS ZIP codes; figures describe the ZCTA area, not any single address within it.