23185 ZIP Code
Williamsburg, Virginia
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 23185 |
| City/Town: | Williamsburg |
| County: | James City |
| State: | Virginia |
| Population: | 53,373 |
| Median Household Income: | $98,713 |
| Per Capita Income: | $38,232 |
| Total Housing Units: | 23,010 |
| Median Home Value: | $388,800 |
| Land Area: | 57.2 sq miles
148.3 sq km |
| Water Area: | 20.5 sq miles
53.1 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 37.2397, -76.7014 |
Population Information (23185 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 53,373 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 26,133 | 49.0% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 27,240 | 51.0% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 40.3 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,377 | 4.5% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,359 | 4.4% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,724 | 5.1% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 6,192 | 11.6% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 4,900 | 9.2% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 4,917 | 9.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 5,778 | 10.8% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 5,918 | 11.1% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,901 | 5.4% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 3,433 | 6.4% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 6,475 | 12.1% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 3,617 | 6.8% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 1,782 | 3.3% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (23185 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $388,800 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.3 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,356 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 23,010 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 19,327 | 84.0% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 3,683 | 16.0% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 13,988 | 72.4% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 5,339 | 27.6% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (23185 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 34,821 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 732 | 2.1% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,142 | 3.3% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 6,029 | 17.3% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 6,105 | 17.5% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,645 | 7.6% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 8,909 | 25.6% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 9,259 | 26.6% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 94.6% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 52.2% | 34.3% |
Income Information (23185 zip code)
| Value | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $98,713 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $127,148 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $126,992 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $38,232 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (23185 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 25,836 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 23,712 | 95.0% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,245 | 5.0% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 19,262 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 16,433 | 69.3% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 5,923 | 25.0% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 1,356 | 5.7% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (23185 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 38,732 | 72.6% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 6,892 | 12.9% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 87 | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 2,082 | 3.9% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 110 | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 978 | 1.8% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 4,492 | 8.4% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 3,555 | 6.7% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 4,545 | 8.5% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 1,087 | 2.0% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 1,674 | 3.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 91 | 0.2% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 1,693 | 3.2% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (23185 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 687 | 3.6% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 423 | 2.2% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,052 | 5.4% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,124 | 5.8% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,664 | 8.6% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,592 | 13.4% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 2,277 | 11.8% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 4,052 | 21.0% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 2,545 | 13.2% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 2,911 | 15.1% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (23185 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 17,470 | 73.7% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,528 | 6.4% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 229 | 1.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 956 | 4.0% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 381 | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 3,691 | 15.6% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 23.6 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (23185 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 112 | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 921 | 3.9% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,484 | 6.3% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 321 | 1.4% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,925 | 12.3% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 877 | 3.7% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 207 | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,048 | 4.4% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 3,484 | 14.7% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 6,723 | 28.4% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 2,766 | 11.7% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 1,058 | 4.5% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 1,786 | 7.5% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (23185 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 8.9% | 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 (23185 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 48,535 | 90.9% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 42,236 | 79.1% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 16,088 | 30.1% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 3,212 | 6.0% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (23185 zip code)
| Households with: | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 13,803 | 71.4% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 7,435 | 38.5% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 6,817 | 35.3% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 750 | 3.9% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 277 | 1.4% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,105 | 5.7% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (23185 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 13,633 | 59.2% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 2,383 | 10.4% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 719 | 3.1% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 1,099 | 4.8% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 1,628 | 7.1% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 1,330 | 5.8% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,586 | 6.9% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 632 | 2.7% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (23185 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 273 | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 2,103 | 9.1% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 3,741 | 16.3% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 4,884 | 21.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 4,628 | 20.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 3,315 | 14.4% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 2,017 | 8.8% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,517 | 6.6% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 196 | 0.9% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 336 | 1.5% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (23185 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 488 | 2.1% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,702 | 7.4% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 5,316 | 23.1% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 8,313 | 36.1% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 5,645 | 24.5% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 1,546 | 6.7% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (23185 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 8,449 | 43.7% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 206 | 1.1% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 10,093 | 52.2% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 410 | 2.1% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 30 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 7 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 15 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 117 | 0.6% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (23185 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,209 | 6.3% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 5,532 | 28.6% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 7,826 | 40.5% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 4,760 | 24.6% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (23185 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 476 | 3.4% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 93 | 0.7% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 502 | 3.6% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 941 | 6.7% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 2,077 | 14.8% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 6,061 | 43.3% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 3,125 | 22.3% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 713 | 5.1% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (23185 zip code)
| Value | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,032 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $604 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,356 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.57 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.22 | 2.38 |
Households (23185 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 19,327 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 10,211 | 52.8% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 3,572 | 18.5% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,781 | 14.4% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 5,232 | 27.1% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 5,447 | 28.2% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 7,916 | 41.0% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.48 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.03 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (23185 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 22,284 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 8,876 | 39.8% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 11,235 | 50.4% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 716 | 3.2% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,350 | 6.1% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 7,942 | 35.6% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (23185 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 15,890 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 862 | 5.4% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 289 | 1.8% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 4,062 | 25.6% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 2,630 | 16.6% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 8,047 | 50.6% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (23185 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 43,043 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 5,180 | 12.0% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 51,747 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 6,396 | 12.4% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 433 | 6.8% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,879 | 45.0% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 3,084 | 48.2% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (23185 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 44,048 | 82.5% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 9,083 | 17.0% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,795 | 19.8% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 6,798 | 74.8% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 3,090 | 34.0% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 490 | 5.4% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (23185 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 48,918 | 91.7% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 1,491 | 2.8% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 4,455 | 298.8% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 4,455 | 298.8% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 4,455 | 298.8% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 1,130 | 75.8% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 187 | 12.5% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 90 | 6.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 1,432 | 96.0% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 108 | 7.2% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (23185 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 50,996 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 45,337 | 88.9% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 5,659 | 11.1% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 2,522 | 4.9% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 1,432 | 2.8% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 1,377 | 2.7% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 328 | 0.6% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (23185 zip code)
| Households | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 19,327 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 18,423 | 95.3% | 89.4% |
Williamsburg, VA23185