23188 ZIP Code
Williamsburg, Virginia
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 23188 |
| City/Town: | Williamsburg |
| County: | James City |
| State: | Virginia |
| Population: | 44,465 |
| Median Household Income: | $96,821 |
| Per Capita Income: | $45,242 |
| Total Housing Units: | 19,481 |
| Median Home Value: | $394,800 |
| Land Area: | 97.3 sq miles
251.9 sq km |
| Water Area: | 16.4 sq miles
42.4 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 37.3416, -76.7478 |
Population Information (23188 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 44,465 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 21,213 | 47.7% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 23,252 | 52.3% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 48.7 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,041 | 4.6% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,436 | 5.5% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,579 | 5.8% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,122 | 4.8% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,502 | 5.6% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 4,326 | 9.7% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 4,747 | 10.7% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 5,235 | 11.8% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,151 | 4.8% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 3,692 | 8.3% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 6,814 | 15.3% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 4,601 | 10.3% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 1,219 | 2.7% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (23188 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $394,800 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.5 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,480 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 19,481 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 17,648 | 90.6% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,833 | 9.4% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 12,973 | 73.5% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 4,675 | 26.5% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (23188 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 32,785 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 299 | 0.9% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 863 | 2.6% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 6,393 | 19.5% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 5,952 | 18.2% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,994 | 9.1% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 9,103 | 27.8% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 7,181 | 21.9% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 96.5% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 49.7% | 34.3% |
Income Information (23188 zip code)
| Value | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $96,821 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $117,364 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $115,583 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $45,242 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (23188 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 20,394 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 19,077 | 95.9% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 815 | 4.1% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 16,464 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 13,327 | 69.9% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 4,416 | 23.1% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 1,319 | 6.9% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 15 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (23188 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 34,009 | 76.5% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 5,964 | 13.4% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 18 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 983 | 2.2% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 559 | 1.3% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 2,932 | 6.6% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,784 | 4.0% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 2,210 | 5.0% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 560 | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 723 | 1.6% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 62 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 865 | 1.9% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (23188 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 502 | 2.8% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 371 | 2.1% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 878 | 5.0% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 876 | 5.0% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,273 | 7.2% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,781 | 15.8% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 2,445 | 13.9% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 3,815 | 21.6% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 2,280 | 12.9% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 2,427 | 13.8% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (23188 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 14,904 | 78.1% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,155 | 6.1% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 119 | 0.6% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 165 | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 224 | 1.2% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 2,625 | 13.8% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 25.5 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (23188 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 35 | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,230 | 6.4% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,208 | 6.3% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 340 | 1.8% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,157 | 11.3% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 611 | 3.2% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 113 | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,195 | 6.3% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 2,407 | 12.6% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 4,791 | 25.1% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 2,433 | 12.8% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 810 | 4.2% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 1,747 | 9.2% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (23188 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 7.0% | 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 (23188 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 41,815 | 94.0% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 35,550 | 80.0% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 16,770 | 37.7% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,913 | 4.3% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (23188 zip code)
| Households with: | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 11,813 | 66.9% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 7,940 | 45.0% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 7,646 | 43.3% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 411 | 2.3% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 126 | 0.7% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 860 | 4.9% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (23188 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 12,424 | 63.8% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 2,684 | 13.8% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 125 | 0.6% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 570 | 2.9% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 1,488 | 7.6% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 999 | 5.1% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,032 | 5.3% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 159 | 0.8% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (23188 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 182 | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 3,115 | 16.0% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 6,608 | 33.9% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 4,164 | 21.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 2,804 | 14.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,363 | 7.0% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 547 | 2.8% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 315 | 1.6% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 157 | 0.8% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 226 | 1.2% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (23188 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 157 | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 860 | 4.4% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 4,532 | 23.3% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 8,324 | 42.7% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 4,212 | 21.6% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 1,396 | 7.2% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (23188 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 8,089 | 45.8% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 586 | 3.3% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 8,473 | 48.0% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 265 | 1.5% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 86 | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 25 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 124 | 0.7% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (23188 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 700 | 4.0% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 5,793 | 32.8% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 7,135 | 40.4% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 4,020 | 22.8% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (23188 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 161 | 1.2% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 116 | 0.9% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 179 | 1.4% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 668 | 5.1% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 2,494 | 19.2% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 5,734 | 44.2% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 3,314 | 25.5% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 307 | 2.4% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (23188 zip code)
| Value | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,988 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $625 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,480 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.53 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.37 | 2.38 |
Households (23188 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 17,648 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 9,988 | 56.6% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,594 | 14.7% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,216 | 12.6% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 4,717 | 26.7% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 4,335 | 24.6% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 7,898 | 44.8% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.49 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.99 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (23188 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 17,490 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 4,946 | 28.3% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 10,522 | 60.2% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 663 | 3.8% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,144 | 6.5% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 4,710 | 26.9% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (23188 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 9,787 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 561 | 5.7% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 509 | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 3,895 | 39.8% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,932 | 19.7% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,890 | 29.5% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (23188 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 35,438 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 5,618 | 15.9% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 43,728 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 5,676 | 13.0% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 315 | 5.5% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,075 | 36.6% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 3,286 | 57.9% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (23188 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 37,356 | 84.0% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 6,642 | 14.9% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,653 | 24.9% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 4,499 | 67.7% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 2,070 | 31.2% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 490 | 7.4% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (23188 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 41,729 | 93.8% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 1,016 | 2.3% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 2,736 | 269.3% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 2,736 | 269.3% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 2,736 | 269.3% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 1,021 | 100.5% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 50 | 4.9% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 25 | 2.5% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 596 | 58.7% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 77 | 7.6% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (23188 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 42,424 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 39,548 | 93.2% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 2,876 | 6.8% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,142 | 2.7% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 763 | 1.8% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 725 | 1.7% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 246 | 0.6% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (23188 zip code)
| Households | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 17,648 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 17,146 | 97.2% | 89.4% |
Williamsburg, VA23188