23116 ZIP Code
Mechanicsville, Virginia
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 23116 |
| City/Town: | Mechanicsville |
| County: | Hanover |
| State: | Virginia |
| Population: | 33,550 |
| Median Household Income: | $131,665 |
| Per Capita Income: | $57,098 |
| Total Housing Units: | 12,064 |
| Median Home Value: | $378,300 |
| Land Area: | 55.0 sq miles
142.4 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.4 sq miles
1.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 37.6644, -77.3255 |
Population Information (23116 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 33,550 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 16,872 | 50.3% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 16,678 | 49.7% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 40.8 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,382 | 4.1% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,240 | 6.7% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,825 | 8.4% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,688 | 8.0% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,904 | 5.7% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,924 | 8.7% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 4,577 | 13.6% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 5,102 | 15.2% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,794 | 8.3% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,227 | 6.6% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,084 | 9.2% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,401 | 4.2% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 402 | 1.2% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (23116 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $378,300 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 7.8 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,840 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 12,064 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 11,837 | 98.1% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 227 | 1.9% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 10,632 | 89.8% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,205 | 10.2% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (23116 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 22,511 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 174 | 0.8% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 612 | 2.7% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 4,213 | 18.7% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 4,051 | 18.0% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,636 | 7.3% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 7,131 | 31.7% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 4,694 | 20.9% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 96.5% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 52.5% | 34.3% |
Income Information (23116 zip code)
| Value | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $131,665 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $154,661 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $139,244 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $57,098 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (23116 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 19,071 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 18,443 | 96.8% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 601 | 3.2% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 7,350 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 14,461 | 78.4% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 3,178 | 17.2% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 786 | 4.3% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 18 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (23116 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 28,789 | 85.8% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 2,141 | 6.4% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 21 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 709 | 2.1% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 45 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 416 | 1.2% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,429 | 4.3% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 727 | 2.2% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 559 | 1.7% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 244 | 0.7% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 56 | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 259 | 0.8% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (23116 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 173 | 1.5% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 137 | 1.2% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 273 | 2.3% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 258 | 2.2% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 686 | 5.8% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,070 | 9.0% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,069 | 9.0% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 3,512 | 29.7% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 2,169 | 18.3% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 2,490 | 21.0% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (23116 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 14,241 | 77.2% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 985 | 5.3% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 9 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 247 | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 82 | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 2,629 | 14.3% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 24.7 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (23116 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 120 | 0.7% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,117 | 6.1% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,190 | 6.5% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 940 | 5.1% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,716 | 9.3% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,079 | 5.9% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 250 | 1.4% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,998 | 10.8% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 2,347 | 12.7% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 4,263 | 23.1% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,334 | 7.2% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 902 | 4.9% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 1,187 | 6.4% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (23116 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 2.5% | 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 (23116 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 32,807 | 97.8% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 30,160 | 89.9% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 6,618 | 19.7% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 694 | 2.1% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (23116 zip code)
| Households with: | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 9,967 | 84.2% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,045 | 25.7% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,124 | 26.4% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 392 | 3.3% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 74 | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 275 | 2.3% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (23116 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 10,736 | 89.0% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 822 | 6.8% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 14 | 0.1% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 16 | 0.1% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 145 | 1.2% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 176 | 1.5% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 134 | 1.1% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 21 | 0.2% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (23116 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 58 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,717 | 14.2% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 2,020 | 16.7% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 3,382 | 28.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,770 | 14.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,484 | 12.3% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 837 | 6.9% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 284 | 2.4% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 291 | 2.4% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 221 | 1.8% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (23116 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 0 | 0.0% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 143 | 1.2% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 651 | 5.4% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 4,470 | 37.1% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 5,378 | 44.6% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 1,422 | 11.8% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (23116 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 4,109 | 34.7% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 362 | 3.1% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 6,899 | 58.3% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 345 | 2.9% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 28 | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 59 | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 35 | 0.3% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (23116 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 212 | 1.8% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,031 | 17.2% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 4,701 | 39.7% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 4,893 | 41.3% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (23116 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 231 | 2.2% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 36 | 0.3% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 77 | 0.7% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 311 | 2.9% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,893 | 17.8% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 6,382 | 60.0% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 1,609 | 15.1% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 93 | 0.9% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (23116 zip code)
| Value | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,009 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $567 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,840 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.86 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.52 | 2.38 |
Households (23116 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 11,837 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 8,313 | 70.2% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 3,369 | 28.5% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,349 | 11.4% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,806 | 15.3% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 4,200 | 35.5% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,301 | 27.9% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.83 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.17 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (23116 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 13,508 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 3,525 | 26.1% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 8,595 | 63.6% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 262 | 1.9% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 835 | 6.2% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 3,183 | 23.6% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (23116 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 9,612 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 532 | 5.5% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 391 | 4.1% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 4,203 | 43.7% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 2,650 | 27.6% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,836 | 19.1% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (23116 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 25,310 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,793 | 7.1% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 33,501 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,763 | 8.2% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 212 | 7.7% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,096 | 39.7% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,455 | 52.7% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (23116 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 30,333 | 90.4% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,811 | 8.4% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 794 | 28.2% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 2,002 | 71.2% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 404 | 14.4% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 15 | 0.5% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (23116 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 32,441 | 96.7% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 448 | 1.3% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,109 | 247.5% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,109 | 247.5% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,109 | 247.5% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 167 | 37.3% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 92 | 20.5% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 320 | 71.4% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 88 | 19.6% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (23116 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 32,168 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 31,198 | 97.0% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 970 | 3.0% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 219 | 0.7% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 295 | 0.9% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 330 | 1.0% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 126 | 0.4% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (23116 zip code)
| Households | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 11,837 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 11,644 | 98.4% | 89.4% |
Mechanicsville, VA23116