Windsor, VA · standard
ZIP Code 23487
Isle of Wight County, Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 6,298
- 26/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $74,243
- Median income Near-median income area
- $290,400
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 20.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Windsor pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 46%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 35%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 26
- people per sq mi
- 82%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 23487 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 23487 (Windsor, VA) rose +1.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 242.9 in 2023 to 247.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 23487 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Windsor, Isle of Wight County, Virginia, home to 6,298 residents across 244.1 square miles, a density of 26 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 23487 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $74,243 (13% below the average Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $35,374. The poverty rate is 9.4%, with unemployment at 2.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $290,400 (13% below the average Virginia ZIP) and median rent is $1,173; 81.5% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43, and the average commute is 31 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Isle of Wight County, so 23487 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 23487
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Windsor, VA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 23487.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
18 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
18 establishments
- Construction
Construction
17 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
16 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
10 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 23487, Windsor, 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
6,298
Population
244.1
Area (sq mi)
26
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 23487?
43.0
Median Age
47.0%
Male
53.0%
Female
3.6%
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?
$74,243
Median Household Income
-13% vs state ZIP avg
$35,374
Per Capita Income
9.4%
Poverty Rate
2.8%
Unemployment Rate
30.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 23487 ranks among Virginia ZIPs
Windsor, 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)
$74,243 Top 49% higher than 51% 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
2,920housing units
2,920
Total Housing Units
2,526
Occupied Units
394
Vacant Units
2.52
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$290,400
Median Home Value
-13% vs state ZIP avg
$1,173
Median Rent
1992
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
+1.9%
YoY Change (2024)
248
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+148%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 23487 have increased 1.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +148% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +0.4% | 175 |
| 2021 | +8.4% | 190 |
| 2022 | +18.7% | 225 |
| 2023 | +7.8% | 243 |
| 2024 | +1.9% | 248 |
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 123 business establishments in ZIP 23487, employing approximately 1,668 people with a combined annual payroll of $73,053,000.
123
Businesses
1,668
Employees
$73.1M
Annual Payroll
11
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 18 | 14.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 18 | 14.6% |
| Construction | 17 | 13.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 16 | 13.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 10 | 8.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 8 | 6.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 8 | 6.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 7 | 5.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 7 | 5.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 5 | 4.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 2.4% |
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 23487 vs 23898 →
ZIP 23487 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 23430
Smithfield (23430)
17,281 residents
- 23487 6,298
Windsor (23487)
6,298 residents
- 23866 2,237
Ivor (23866)
2,237 residents
- 23898 2,223
Zuni (23898)
2,223 residents
- 23315 1,525
Carrsville (23315)
1,525 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 23487 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 23487 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 23430
Smithfield (23430)
$104,065 median income
- 23898
Zuni (23898)
$80,282 median income
- 23487
Windsor (23487)
$74,243 median income
- 23315
Carrsville (23315)
$71,523 median income
- 23866
Ivor (23866)
$62,000 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 23487 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 23487, 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 (6,298 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 23487 in?
ZIP code 23487 (Windsor) 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 23487?
ZIP code 23487 in Windsor, VA has a population of 6,298 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 23487?
The median household income in ZIP 23487 is $74,243, which is 3% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 23487?
The median home value in ZIP 23487 is $290,400, which is 4% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 23487?
The largest racial group in ZIP 23487 is White at 75.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 23487?
ZIP code 23487 has 123 business establishments employing approximately 1,668 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 23487?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 23487 are: Retail trade (18), Other services (except public administration) (18), Construction (17). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 23487?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 23487 increased by 1.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 148%. 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 23487?
In ZIP code 23487, 60.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.1% 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 23487?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 23487 is 30.7 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 23487?
In ZIP code 23487, approximately 81.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 23487?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 23487 is 9.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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