PlainZIP

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
$122,096
Median income
$462,500
Median home value
35.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 34.2 square miles in Sandy Hook, Goochland County, Virginia. The area is home to 1,334 residents, producing a population density of 39 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 23153 against Virginia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 23153 sits at $122,096 (43% above the Virginia average), while per-capita income is $46,621. The poverty rate stands at 7.8% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $462,500 (38% above the state average) with median rent at — per month, and 84.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 23153 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 35.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39, and the average commute is —. We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Goochland County, so you can benchmark 23153 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 23153, Sandy Hook, 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

1,334

Population

34.2

Area (sq mi)

39

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 23153?

39.0

Median Age

54.4%

Male

45.6%

Female

5.2%

Foreign-Born

White 70.0%
African American 30.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.8%

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

$46,621

Per Capita Income

7.8%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 23153 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$122,096 Top 9% higher than 91% 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%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). This entry sits in this band. $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 51.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 35.3%

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

What does housing look like?

645

Total Housing Units

580

Occupied Units

65

Vacant Units

2.73

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 84.3%
Renter 15.7%

$462,500

Median Home Value

+38% vs state

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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 23153 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 23153 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 23153 ranks #3 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
23065 Gum Spring, VA 1,909 2.5 mi
23063 Goochland, VA 5,278 4.8 mi
23102 Maidens, VA 2,659 7.3 mi
23160 State Farm, VA 2,708 11.0 mi
23039 Crozier, VA 1,056 10.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Goochland County

23063 standard
Goochland, VA
Pop: 5,278
23103 standard
Manakin Sabot, VA
Pop: 4,634
23065 standard
Gum Spring, VA
Pop: 1,909
23038 standard
Columbia, VA
Pop: 1,775
23039 standard
Crozier, VA
Pop: 1,056
23129 standard
Oilville, VA
Pop: 374

Related Areas

Goochland County Sandy Hook, VA Virginia

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.

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Official Data Resources for Sandy Hook, VA

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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