Shacklefords, VA · standard
ZIP Code 23156
King and Queen County, Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,555
- 15/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $36,179
- Median income Below-median income area
- $196,700
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 14.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Shacklefords pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 4th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 43rd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 15
- people per sq mi
- 82%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 23156 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 23156 covers 103.7 square miles in Shacklefords, King and Queen County, Virginia (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,555 residents on file, a density of 15 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 23156 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $36,179 (58% below the average Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $37,639. The poverty rate is 22.1%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $196,700 (41% below the average Virginia ZIP), and median rent is $939; owner occupancy is 81.9%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 14.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 59, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in King and Queen County, so 23156 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 23156
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Shacklefords, VA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 23156.
- Construction
Construction
8 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
5 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
4 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
4 establishments
- Manufacturing 3
Manufacturing
3 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 23156, Shacklefords, 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
1,555
Population
103.7
Area (sq mi)
15
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 23156?
59.0
Median Age
55.6%
Male
44.4%
Female
2.5%
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?
$36,179
Median Household Income
-58% vs state ZIP avg
$37,639
Per Capita Income
22.1%
Poverty Rate
8.6%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 23156 ranks among Virginia ZIPs
Shacklefords, 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)
$36,179 3rd percentile higher than 3% 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
715housing units
715
Total Housing Units
565
Occupied Units
150
Vacant Units
2.05
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$196,700
Median Home Value
-41% vs state ZIP avg
$939
Median Rent
1991
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 33 business establishments in ZIP 23156, employing approximately 150 people with a combined annual payroll of $5,725,000.
33
Businesses
150
Employees
$5.7M
Annual Payroll
5
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 8 | 24.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 5 | 15.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 4 | 12.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 4 | 12.1% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 9.1% |
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 23156 vs 23110 →
ZIP 23156 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 23168
Toano (23168)
6,115 residents
- 23149
Saluda (23149)
3,190 residents
- 23175 1,907
Urbanna (23175)
1,907 residents
- 23156 1,555
Shacklefords (23156)
1,555 residents
- 23011 1,429
Barhamsville (23011)
1,429 residents
- 23110 794
Mattaponi (23110)
794 residents
- 23091 309
Little Plymouth (23091)
309 residents
- 23032 283
Church View (23032)
283 residents
- 23108 161
Mascot (23108)
161 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 23156 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 23156 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 23168
Toano (23168)
$137,481 median income
- 23011
Barhamsville (23011)
$128,606 median income
- 23032
Church View (23032)
$108,646 median income
- 23091
Little Plymouth (23091)
$80,481 median income
- 23149
Saluda (23149)
$70,743 median income
- 23110
Mattaponi (23110)
$69,911 median income
- 23175
Urbanna (23175)
$66,858 median income
- 23156 $36,179
Shacklefords (23156)
$36,179 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 23156 ranks #8 of 8 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 23156, 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 (1,555 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 23156 in?
ZIP code 23156 (Shacklefords) is located in King and Queen County, Virginia. King and Queen County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/king-and-queen-va.
What is the population of ZIP code 23156?
ZIP code 23156 in Shacklefords, VA has a population of 1,555 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 23156?
The median household income in ZIP 23156 is $36,179, which is 53% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 23156?
The median home value in ZIP 23156 is $196,700, which is 29% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 23156?
The largest racial group in ZIP 23156 is White at 65.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 23156?
ZIP code 23156 has 33 business establishments employing approximately 150 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 23156?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 23156 are: Construction (8), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (5), Professional, scientific, and technical services (4). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 23156?
In ZIP code 23156, 64.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.6% 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 23156?
In ZIP code 23156, approximately 81.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 23156?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 23156 is 22.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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