Hopewell, VA · standard
ZIP Code 23860
Hopewell County, Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 31,970
- 245/sq mi High-density area
- $62,141
- Median income Near-median income area
- $206,500
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 15.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Hopewell pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- 33rd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 45th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 245
- people per sq mi
- 63%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 23860 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 23860 (Hopewell, VA) rose +9.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 245.2 in 2023 to 267.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 23860 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Hopewell, Hopewell County, Virginia, with 31,970 residents across 130.8 square miles, a density of 245 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 23860 reports a modest median household income of $62,141 (27% below the average Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $28,756. The poverty rate is 18.5%, with unemployment at 8.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $206,500 (38% below the average Virginia ZIP), and median rent is $1,124; owner occupancy is 63.2%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 15.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.2, and the average commute is 26 minutes. The page surfaces 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles, giving 23860 an immediate geographic comparison rather than a national benchmark 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 23860
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Hopewell, VA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 23860.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
79 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
75 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
55 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
55 establishments
- Construction
Construction
33 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 23860, Hopewell, 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
31,970
Population
130.8
Area (sq mi)
245
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 23860?
39.2
Median Age
52.9%
Male
47.1%
Female
4.2%
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?
$62,141
Median Household Income
-27% vs state ZIP avg
$28,756
Per Capita Income
18.5%
Poverty Rate
8.8%
Unemployment Rate
26.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 23860 ranks nationally
Hopewell, VA household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$62,141 33rd percentile higher than 33% of 30,318 US ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US 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
12,355housing units
12,355
Total Housing Units
11,113
Occupied Units
1,242
Vacant Units
2.46
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$206,500
Median Home Value
-38% vs state ZIP avg
$1,124
Median Rent
1974
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
+9.0%
YoY Change (2024)
267
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+167%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 23860 have increased 9.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +167% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +9.2% | 168 |
| 2021 | +15.3% | 194 |
| 2022 | +15.2% | 223 |
| 2023 | +9.8% | 245 |
| 2024 | +9.0% | 267 |
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 448 business establishments in ZIP 23860, employing approximately 5,798 people with a combined annual payroll of $312,172,000.
448
Businesses
5,798
Employees
$312.2M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 79 | 17.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 75 | 16.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 55 | 12.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 55 | 12.3% |
| Construction | 33 | 7.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 33 | 7.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 23 | 5.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 18 | 4.0% |
| Manufacturing | 17 | 3.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 17 | 3.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 13 | 2.9% |
| Educational services | 11 | 2.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 9 | 2.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 5 | 1.1% |
| Utilities | 3 | 0.7% |
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 23860 vs 23875 →
ZIP 23860 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 23860
Hopewell (23860)
31,970 residents
- 23836 11,444
Chester (23836)
11,444 residents
- 23875 10,878
Prince George (23875)
10,878 residents
- 23842 6,906
Disputanta (23842)
6,906 residents
- 23801 3,393
Fort Lee (23801)
3,393 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 23860 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 23860 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 23842
Disputanta (23842)
$103,364 median income
- 23836
Chester (23836)
$100,921 median income
- 23801
Fort Lee (23801)
$82,563 median income
- 23875
Prince George (23875)
$74,543 median income
- 23860
Hopewell (23860)
$62,141 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 23860 ranks #5 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 23860, 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 (31,970 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 23860 in?
ZIP code 23860 (Hopewell) is located in Hopewell County, Virginia. Hopewell County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/hopewell-va.
What is the population of ZIP code 23860?
ZIP code 23860 in Hopewell, VA has a population of 31,970 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 23860?
The median household income in ZIP 23860 is $62,141, which is 19% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 23860?
The median home value in ZIP 23860 is $206,500, which is 26% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 23860?
The largest racial group in ZIP 23860 is African American at 43.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 23860?
ZIP code 23860 has 448 business establishments employing approximately 5,798 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 23860?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 23860 are: Retail trade (79), Other services (except public administration) (75), Health care and social assistance (55). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 23860?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 23860 increased by 9.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 167%. 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 23860?
In ZIP code 23860, 55.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.1% 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 23860?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 23860 is 26.4 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 23860?
In ZIP code 23860, approximately 63.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 36.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 23860?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 23860 is 18.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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