| ZIP Code | 23124 |
|---|---|
| City | New Kent |
| State | Virginia (VA) |
| County | New Kent County |
| Area Code | 686/804 |
| Elevation | 41 ft |
| Latitude | 37.55095 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -77.044042 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 51127 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 40.8 yrs ↓ 7% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.68 |
| Below Poverty | 2.2% ▼ 78% below avg |
| College Grads | 50.8% ▲ 31% above avg |
| Unemployment | 0.3% ▼ 95% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 11 (0.3%) |
| HS Graduate | 656 (19.7%) |
| Some College | 394 (11.8%) |
| Associates | 580 (17.4%) |
| Bachelors | 338 (10.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,359 (40.7%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $130,203 ▲ 71% above avg ↑ 50% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $378,200 ▲ 36% above avg ↑ 36% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,868/mo ↑ 108% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 1,892 |
| Vacant Units | 64 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.68 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,892 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 64 |
| Owner Occupied | 97.4% |
| Renter Occupied | 2.6% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.68 |
ZIP code 23124 is located in New Kent, Virginia, within New Kent County. With a population of 4,913, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 40.8 years. Economically, 23124 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $130,203 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 23124 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $378,200 is above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,868 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 97.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 36% since 2019.
The population of 23124 is primarily White (81.76%). Residents are well-educated — 50.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 2.2%. Household income has grown by 50% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 23124 stands at 0.3%, which is well below the national average. About 21% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 72%.
Overall, ZIP code 23124 in New Kent, VA is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 4,913 residents, a median household income of $130,203, and a median home value of $378,200, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Virginia.