23139 ZIP Code
Powhatan, Virginia
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 23139 |
| City/Town: | Powhatan |
| County: | Powhatan |
| State: | Virginia |
| Population: | 26,719 |
| Median Household Income: | $107,265 |
| Per Capita Income: | $57,991 |
| Total Housing Units: | 10,504 |
| Median Home Value: | $344,700 |
| Land Area: | 240.5 sq miles
622.9 sq km |
| Water Area: | 1.9 sq miles
4.9 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 37.5460, -77.9367 |
Population Information (23139 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 26,719 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 13,243 | 49.6% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 13,476 | 50.4% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 45.9 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,266 | 4.7% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,035 | 3.9% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,739 | 6.5% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,586 | 5.9% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,318 | 4.9% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,808 | 10.5% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,327 | 12.5% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 4,145 | 15.5% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,307 | 8.6% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,065 | 7.7% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,163 | 11.8% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,668 | 6.2% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 292 | 1.1% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (23139 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $344,700 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.7 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,193 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 10,504 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 10,025 | 95.4% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 479 | 4.6% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 9,106 | 90.8% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 919 | 9.2% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (23139 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 19,775 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 305 | 1.5% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,145 | 5.8% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 5,158 | 26.1% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 4,650 | 23.5% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,970 | 10.0% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 4,846 | 24.5% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,701 | 8.6% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 92.7% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 33.1% | 34.3% |
Income Information (23139 zip code)
| Value | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $107,265 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $122,540 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $119,876 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $57,991 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (23139 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 14,651 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 14,268 | 97.4% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 383 | 2.6% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 7,677 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 11,285 | 79.1% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,161 | 15.1% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 822 | 5.8% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (23139 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 23,502 | 88.0% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 1,837 | 6.9% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 96 | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 17 | 0.1% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 179 | 0.7% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,088 | 4.1% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 639 | 2.4% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 668 | 2.5% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 55 | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 177 | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 436 | 1.6% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (23139 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 222 | 2.2% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 131 | 1.3% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 298 | 3.0% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 544 | 5.4% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 647 | 6.5% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,285 | 12.8% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,471 | 14.7% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,572 | 25.7% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,334 | 13.3% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,521 | 15.2% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (23139 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 10,924 | 76.6% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 843 | 5.9% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 18 | 0.1% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 77 | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 45 | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 2,156 | 15.1% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 33.0 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (23139 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 210 | 1.5% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,855 | 13.0% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,176 | 8.2% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 413 | 2.9% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,570 | 11.0% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 708 | 5.0% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 288 | 2.0% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,474 | 10.3% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,572 | 11.0% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,690 | 18.9% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 707 | 5.0% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 610 | 4.3% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 995 | 7.0% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (23139 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 4.7% | 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 (23139 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 25,657 | 96.0% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 21,996 | 82.3% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 7,532 | 28.2% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 924 | 3.5% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (23139 zip code)
| Households with: | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 7,970 | 79.5% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,785 | 37.8% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,140 | 31.3% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 204 | 2.0% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 90 | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 349 | 3.5% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (23139 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 9,907 | 94.3% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 203 | 1.9% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 96 | 0.9% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 23 | 0.2% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 0 | 0.0% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 267 | 2.5% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 8 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (23139 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 122 | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,049 | 10.0% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 2,449 | 23.3% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 2,749 | 26.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,331 | 12.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,850 | 17.6% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 329 | 3.1% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 223 | 2.1% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 111 | 1.1% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 291 | 2.8% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (23139 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 37 | 0.4% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 118 | 1.1% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,101 | 10.5% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 5,244 | 49.9% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 3,244 | 30.9% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 760 | 7.2% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (23139 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 194 | 1.9% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 823 | 8.2% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 8,138 | 81.2% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 282 | 2.8% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 507 | 5.1% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 16 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 19 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 46 | 0.5% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (23139 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 174 | 1.7% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,326 | 13.2% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,912 | 39.0% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 4,613 | 46.0% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (23139 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 114 | 1.3% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 60 | 0.7% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 314 | 3.4% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 671 | 7.4% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 2,291 | 25.2% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 3,701 | 40.6% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 1,781 | 19.6% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 174 | 1.9% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (23139 zip code)
| Value | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,857 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $552 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,193 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.65 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.59 | 2.38 |
Households (23139 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 10,025 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 6,662 | 66.5% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,387 | 23.8% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,395 | 13.9% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,427 | 14.2% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,125 | 31.2% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,541 | 35.3% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.65 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.93 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (23139 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 11,289 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,599 | 23.0% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 7,194 | 63.7% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 244 | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,096 | 9.7% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,556 | 22.6% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (23139 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 5,175 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 332 | 6.4% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 122 | 2.4% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,362 | 45.6% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,391 | 26.9% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 968 | 18.7% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (23139 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 21,628 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 2,383 | 11.0% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 26,581 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,154 | 11.9% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 304 | 9.6% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,370 | 43.4% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,480 | 46.9% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (23139 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 23,904 | 89.5% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,502 | 9.4% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 810 | 32.4% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,692 | 67.6% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 424 | 16.9% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (23139 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 26,111 | 97.7% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 284 | 1.1% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 608 | 214.1% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 608 | 214.1% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 608 | 214.1% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 311 | 109.5% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 14 | 4.9% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 108 | 38.0% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 17 | 6.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (23139 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 25,453 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 24,451 | 96.1% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,002 | 3.9% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 326 | 1.3% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 358 | 1.4% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 2 | 0.0% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 316 | 1.2% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (23139 zip code)
| Households | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 10,025 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 9,632 | 96.1% | 89.4% |
Powhatan, VA23139