23005 ZIP Code
Ashland, Virginia
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 23005 |
| City/Town: | Ashland |
| County: | Hanover |
| State: | Virginia |
| Population: | 19,244 |
| Median Household Income: | $86,136 |
| Per Capita Income: | $38,406 |
| Total Housing Units: | 7,314 |
| Median Home Value: | $359,500 |
| Land Area: | 69.3 sq miles
179.4 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.6 sq miles
1.5 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 37.7600, -77.4837 |
Population Information (23005 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 19,244 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 9,184 | 47.7% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 10,060 | 52.3% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 37.6 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,086 | 5.6% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,039 | 5.4% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 988 | 5.1% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,612 | 8.4% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,842 | 9.6% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,226 | 11.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,147 | 11.2% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,384 | 12.4% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,152 | 6.0% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,111 | 5.8% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,136 | 11.1% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 990 | 5.1% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 531 | 2.8% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (23005 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $359,500 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.4 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,228 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 7,314 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 6,847 | 93.6% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 467 | 6.4% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 4,963 | 72.5% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,884 | 27.5% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (23005 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 12,677 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 518 | 4.1% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 575 | 4.5% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 3,044 | 24.0% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,380 | 18.8% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,108 | 8.7% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3,241 | 25.6% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,811 | 14.3% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 91.4% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 39.9% | 34.3% |
Income Information (23005 zip code)
| Value | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $86,136 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $115,405 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $110,089 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $38,406 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (23005 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 9,634 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 9,221 | 96.3% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 356 | 3.7% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 6,236 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 7,179 | 77.9% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,643 | 17.8% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 399 | 4.3% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (23005 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 14,797 | 76.9% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 2,857 | 14.8% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 50 | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 183 | 1.0% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 34 | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 498 | 2.6% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 825 | 4.3% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 923 | 4.8% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,343 | 7.0% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 404 | 2.1% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 52 | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 91 | 0.5% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 796 | 4.1% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (23005 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 202 | 3.0% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 41 | 0.6% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 431 | 6.3% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 671 | 9.8% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 547 | 8.0% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,224 | 17.9% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 731 | 10.7% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,109 | 16.2% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 938 | 13.7% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 953 | 13.9% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (23005 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 6,983 | 75.7% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 489 | 5.3% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 43 | 0.5% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 300 | 3.3% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 74 | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,293 | 14.0% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 24.9 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (23005 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 90 | 1.0% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 801 | 8.7% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 798 | 8.7% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 340 | 3.7% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 956 | 10.4% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 414 | 4.5% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 70 | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 953 | 10.3% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 899 | 9.7% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,015 | 21.9% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 806 | 8.7% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 425 | 4.6% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 654 | 7.1% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (23005 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 10.0% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (23005 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 17,855 | 92.8% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 14,285 | 74.2% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 6,048 | 31.4% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,162 | 6.0% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (23005 zip code)
| Households with: | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 5,594 | 81.7% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,358 | 34.4% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,729 | 25.3% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 313 | 4.6% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 101 | 1.5% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 397 | 5.8% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (23005 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 5,524 | 75.5% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 447 | 6.1% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 74 | 1.0% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 83 | 1.1% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 183 | 2.5% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 308 | 4.2% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 241 | 3.3% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 452 | 6.2% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 2 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (23005 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 60 | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,288 | 17.6% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 787 | 10.8% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 924 | 12.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,203 | 16.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,129 | 15.4% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 510 | 7.0% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 606 | 8.3% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 279 | 3.8% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 528 | 7.2% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (23005 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 294 | 4.0% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 210 | 2.9% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,299 | 17.8% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,232 | 44.2% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,746 | 23.9% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 533 | 7.3% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (23005 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 956 | 14.0% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 320 | 4.7% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 5,070 | 74.0% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 347 | 5.1% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 143 | 2.1% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 4 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 7 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (23005 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 193 | 2.8% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,876 | 27.4% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,598 | 37.9% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,180 | 31.8% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (23005 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 301 | 6.1% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 52 | 1.0% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 122 | 2.5% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 238 | 4.8% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,109 | 22.3% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 2,008 | 40.5% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 1,061 | 21.4% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 72 | 1.5% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (23005 zip code)
| Value | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,013 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $542 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,228 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.64 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.44 | 2.38 |
Households (23005 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 6,847 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,646 | 53.2% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,332 | 19.5% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 988 | 14.4% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,018 | 29.5% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,046 | 29.9% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,463 | 36.0% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.59 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.08 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (23005 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 7,739 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,919 | 37.7% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 3,950 | 51.0% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 260 | 3.4% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 468 | 6.0% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,833 | 36.6% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (23005 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 5,295 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 205 | 3.9% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 139 | 2.6% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,499 | 28.3% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 982 | 18.5% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,470 | 46.6% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (23005 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 15,370 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,019 | 6.6% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 19,017 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,257 | 11.9% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 118 | 5.2% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 888 | 39.3% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,251 | 55.4% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (23005 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 16,230 | 84.3% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,752 | 14.3% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,104 | 40.1% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,601 | 58.2% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 151 | 5.5% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 47 | 1.7% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (23005 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 18,221 | 94.7% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 186 | 1.0% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,023 | 550.0% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,023 | 550.0% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,023 | 550.0% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 98 | 52.7% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 53 | 28.5% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 545 | 293.0% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 67 | 36.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (23005 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 18,158 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 16,830 | 92.7% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,328 | 7.3% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 863 | 4.8% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 217 | 1.2% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 90 | 0.5% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 158 | 0.9% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (23005 zip code)
| Households | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 6,847 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 6,501 | 94.9% | 89.4% |
Ashland, VA23005