Smithfield, VA · standard
ZIP Code 23430
Isle of Wight County, Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 17,281
- 66/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $104,065
- Median income Above-median income area
- $367,400
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 33.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Smithfield pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 17%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 24%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 66
- people per sq mi
- 87%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 23430 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 23430 (Smithfield, VA) rose +3.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 241.6 in 2023 to 249.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 23430 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Smithfield, Isle of Wight County, Virginia, home to 17,281 residents across 260.3 square miles, a density of 66 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 23430 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $104,065 (22% above the average Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $52,304. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 5.5% and unemployment is 2.6%. Median home value is $367,400 (10% above the average Virginia ZIP) and median rent is $1,163; 86.5% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 33.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.9, and the average commute is 30 minutes. The page also surfaces 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Isle of Wight County, so 23430 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 23430
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Smithfield, VA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 23430.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
55 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
53 establishments
- Construction
Construction
43 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
42 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
38 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 23430, Smithfield, 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
17,281
Population
260.3
Area (sq mi)
66
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 23430?
47.9
Median Age
49.0%
Male
51.0%
Female
2.7%
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?
$104,065
Median Household Income
+22% vs state ZIP avg
$52,304
Per Capita Income
5.5%
Poverty Rate
2.6%
Unemployment Rate
29.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 23430 ranks among Virginia ZIPs
Smithfield, 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)
$104,065 Top 24% higher than 76% 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
8,068housing units
8,068
Total Housing Units
7,537
Occupied Units
531
Vacant Units
2.52
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$367,400
Median Home Value
+10% vs state ZIP avg
$1,163
Median Rent
1991
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
+3.3%
YoY Change (2024)
250
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+150%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 23430 have increased 3.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +150% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.1% | 179 |
| 2021 | +9.8% | 196 |
| 2022 | +11.3% | 218 |
| 2023 | +10.6% | 242 |
| 2024 | +3.3% | 250 |
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 410 business establishments in ZIP 23430, employing approximately 5,419 people with a combined annual payroll of $335,523,000.
410
Businesses
5,419
Employees
$335.5M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 55 | 13.4% |
| Retail trade | 53 | 12.9% |
| Construction | 43 | 10.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 42 | 10.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 38 | 9.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 33 | 8.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 32 | 7.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 28 | 6.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 21 | 5.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 15 | 3.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 12 | 2.9% |
| Information | 10 | 2.4% |
| Manufacturing | 8 | 1.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 7 | 1.7% |
| Educational services | 6 | 1.5% |
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 23430 vs 23304 →
ZIP 23430 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 23602
Newport News (23602)
39,676 residents
- 23430
Smithfield (23430)
17,281 residents
- 23314 6,991
Carrollton (23314)
6,991 residents
- 23487 6,298
Windsor (23487)
6,298 residents
- 23604 5,720
Fort Eustis (23604)
5,720 residents
- 23883 2,551
Surry (23883)
2,551 residents
- 23432 1,538
Suffolk (23432)
1,538 residents
- 23304 71
Battery Park (23304)
71 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 23430 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 23430 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 23304
Battery Park (23304)
$118,393 median income
- 23430
Smithfield (23430)
$104,065 median income
- 23314
Carrollton (23314)
$104,029 median income
- 23432
Suffolk (23432)
$94,306 median income
- 23604
Fort Eustis (23604)
$80,047 median income
- 23602
Newport News (23602)
$79,475 median income
- 23883
Surry (23883)
$76,719 median income
- 23487
Windsor (23487)
$74,243 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 23430 ranks #2 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 23430, 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 (17,281 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 23430 in?
ZIP code 23430 (Smithfield) is located in Isle of Wight County, Virginia. Isle of Wight County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/isle-of-wight-va.
What is the population of ZIP code 23430?
ZIP code 23430 in Smithfield, VA has a population of 17,281 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 23430?
The median household income in ZIP 23430 is $104,065, which is 36% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 23430?
The median home value in ZIP 23430 is $367,400, which is 32% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 23430?
The largest racial group in ZIP 23430 is White at 68.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 23430?
ZIP code 23430 has 410 business establishments employing approximately 5,419 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 23430?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 23430 are: Other services (except public administration) (55), Retail trade (53), Construction (43). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 23430?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 23430 increased by 3.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 150%. 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 23430?
In ZIP code 23430, 61.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 33.0% 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 23430?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 23430 is 29.7 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 23430?
In ZIP code 23430, approximately 86.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 13.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 23430?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 23430 is 5.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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