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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
$74,243
Median income
$290,400
Median home value
20.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Virginia average), while per-capita income is $35,374. The poverty rate stands at 9.4% and the unemployment rate at 2.8%. The typical home here is valued at $290,400 (13% below the state average); renters pay a median of $1,173 monthly, and 81.5% of units 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. Beyond these figures, 4 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Isle of Wight County, letting you compare 23487 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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

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Who lives in ZIP 23487?

43.0

Median Age

47.0%

Male

53.0%

Female

3.6%

Foreign-Born

White 75.6%
African American 13.7%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.1%
Hispanic or Latino 4.1%

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

$35,374

Per Capita Income

9.4%

Poverty Rate

2.8%

Unemployment Rate

30.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 23487 ranks nationally

Windsor, VA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$74,243 Top 46% higher than 54% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $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 60.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.1%

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

What does housing look like?

2,920

Total Housing Units

2,526

Occupied Units

394

Vacant Units

2.52

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 81.5%
Renter 18.5%

$290,400

Median Home Value

-13% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 23487 ranks #2 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 23487 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 23487 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
23898 Zuni, VA 2,223 7.6 mi
23430 Smithfield, VA 17,281 9.7 mi
23866 Ivor, VA 2,237 9.2 mi
23315 Carrsville, VA 1,525 10.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in Isle of Wight County

23430 standard
Smithfield, VA
Pop: 17,281
23851 standard
Franklin, VA
Pop: 13,715
23314 standard
Carrollton, VA
Pop: 6,991
23898 standard
Zuni, VA
Pop: 2,223
23315 standard
Carrsville, VA
Pop: 1,525
23304 standard
Battery Park, VA
Pop: 71

Related Areas

Isle of Wight County Windsor, VA Virginia

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.