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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
$62,141
Median income
$206,500
Median home value
15.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Hopewell pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

33th 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.

ZIP code 23860 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 130.8 square miles in Hopewell, Hopewell County, Virginia. The area is home to 31,970 residents, producing a population density of 245 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 23860 against Virginia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 23860 sits at $62,141 (27% below the Virginia average), while per-capita income is $28,756. The poverty rate stands at 18.5% and the unemployment rate at 8.8%. On housing, the median home value is $206,500 (38% below the state average) with median rent at $1,124 per month, and 63.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 23860 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 15.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.2, and the average commute is 26 minutes. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles, so you can benchmark 23860 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 23860

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 23860.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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

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Who lives in ZIP 23860?

39.2

Median Age

52.9%

Male

47.1%

Female

4.2%

Foreign-Born

White 42.4%
African American 43.8%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.7%
Hispanic or Latino 8.4%

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

$28,756

Per Capita Income

18.5%

Poverty Rate

8.8%

Unemployment Rate

26.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 23860 ranks nationally

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

$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 55.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.1%

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

What does housing look like?

12,355

Total Housing Units

11,113

Occupied Units

1,242

Vacant Units

2.46

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 63.2%
Renter 36.8%

$206,500

Median Home Value

-38% vs state

$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

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ZIP 23860 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 23860 ranks the most populous — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 23860 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 23860 ranks #5 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
23875 Prince George, VA 10,878 4.4 mi
23842 Disputanta, VA 6,906 10.1 mi
23801 Fort Lee, VA 3,393 7.2 mi
23836 Chester, VA 11,444 8.3 mi

Related Areas

Hopewell County Hopewell, VA Virginia

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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Official Data Resources for Hopewell, VA

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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