| ZIP Code | 23116 |
|---|---|
| City | Mechanicsville |
| State | Virginia (VA) |
| County | Hanover County |
| Area Code | 686/804 |
| Elevation | 177 ft |
| Latitude | 37.664436 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -77.325493 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 51085 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 41.2 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.82 |
| Below Poverty | 3.1% ▼ 69% below avg |
| College Grads | 59.9% ▲ 55% above avg |
| Unemployment | 3.0% ▼ 40% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 168 (0.8%) |
| HS Graduate | 3,981 (18.2%) |
| Some College | 2,010 (9.2%) |
| Associates | 2,632 (12%) |
| Bachelors | 1,397 (6.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 11,734 (53.5%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $139,029 ▲ 82% above avg ↑ 26% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $405,900 ▲ 46% above avg ↑ 29% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,983/mo ↑ 53% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 12,246 |
| Vacant Units | 211 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.82 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 12,246 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 211 |
| Owner Occupied | 90.6% |
| Renter Occupied | 9.4% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.82 |
ZIP code 23116 is located in Mechanicsville, Virginia, within Hanover County. With a population of 34,058, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 41.2 years. Economically, 23116 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $139,029 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 23116 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $405,900 is above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,983 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 90.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 29% since 2019.
The population of 23116 is primarily White (83.21%). Residents are well-educated — 59.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 3.1%. Household income has grown by 26% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 23116 stands at 3.0%, which is below the national average. About 18% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 75%.
Overall, ZIP code 23116 in Mechanicsville, VA is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 34,058 residents, a median household income of $139,029, and a median home value of $405,900, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Virginia.