Williamsburg, VA · standard

ZIP Code 23187

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

267
1,060/sq mi

ZIP code 23187 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 0.3 square miles in Williamsburg, Williamsburg County, Virginia. The area is home to 267 residents, producing a population density of 1,060 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 23187 against Virginia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 23187 sits at , while per-capita income is . The poverty rate stands at and the unemployment rate at . On housing, the median home value is with median rent at per month, and of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 23187 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is , and the average commute is . We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles, so you can benchmark 23187 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 23187, Williamsburg, 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

267

Population

0.3

Area (sq mi)

1,060

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 25 business establishments in ZIP 23187, employing approximately 323 people with a combined annual payroll of $8,139,000.

25

Businesses

323

Employees

$8.1M

Annual Payroll

2

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 10 40.0%
Other services (except public administration) 5 20.0%

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 23187 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 23187 ranks #6 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 Code City Population Distance
23185 Williamsburg, VA 46,370 1.9 mi
23188 Williamsburg, VA 38,733 5.3 mi
23883 Surry, VA 2,551 10.3 mi
23168 Toano, VA 6,115 10.9 mi
23604 Fort Eustis, VA 5,720 11.9 mi

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 23187 in?
ZIP code 23187 (Williamsburg) is located in Williamsburg County, Virginia. Williamsburg County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/williamsburg-va.
What is the population of ZIP code 23187?
ZIP code 23187 in Williamsburg, VA has a population of 267 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 23187?
ZIP code 23187 has 25 business establishments employing approximately 323 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.

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