| ZIP Code | 23153 |
|---|---|
| City | Sandy Hook |
| State | Virginia (VA) |
| County | Goochland County |
| Area Code | 686/804 |
| Elevation | 298 ft |
| Latitude | 37.779727 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -77.955874 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 51075 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 41.5 yrs ↓ 9% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.69 |
| Below Poverty | 11.1% ▲ 11% above avg |
| College Grads | 55.9% ▲ 44% above avg |
| Unemployment | 0.0% ▼ 100% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 176 (19.7%) |
| Some College | 86 (9.6%) |
| Associates | 132 (14.8%) |
| Bachelors | 156 (17.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 343 (38.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $133,750 ▲ 75% above avg ↑ 24% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $401,700 ▲ 44% above avg ↑ 23% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Total Units | 518 |
| Vacant Units | 33 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.69 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 518 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 33 |
| Owner Occupied | 85.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 15.1% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.69 |
ZIP code 23153 is located in Sandy Hook, Virginia, within Goochland County. With a population of 1,303, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 41.5 years. Economically, 23153 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $133,750 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 23153 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $401,700 is above the national average. Homeownership is strong here — 85.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 23% since 2019.
The population of 23153 is primarily White (71.07%). Residents are well-educated — 55.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 11.1%. Household income has grown by 24% since 2019.
A notably high share of workers — 26% — work from home, reflecting the professional makeup of the area. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 60%.
Overall, ZIP code 23153 in Sandy Hook, VA is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 1,303 residents, a median household income of $133,750, and a median home value of $401,700, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Virginia.