US ZIP Code
23156

Shacklefords, VA

King and Queen County  ·  Virginia

● Active
👥 1,249 Population ↓ 31% since 2019
🎂 55.9 Median Age ↑ 18% since 2019
🏠 $216,400 Median Home Value
▼ 22% below avg ↑ 51% since 2019
🎓 21.4% College Grads
▼ 45% below avg
📊 2.4% Unemployment
▼ 52% below avg
ZIP Code Details
ZIP Code23156
CityShacklefords
StateVirginia (VA)
CountyKing and Queen County
Area Code686/804
Elevation55 ft
Latitude37.51922
Longitude-76.726031
TimezoneNew York (DST)
FIPS51097
ZIP TypeStandard
StatusActive
People & Population (ACS 2023)
♂ Male 56.0% (700) Female 44.0% (549) ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 54.4%Hispanic: 9.4%Black: 29.4%Other: 6.8%Race
White54.4%
Hispanic9.4%
Black29.4%
Other6.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
1%
5–17
11%
18–24
4%
25–44
16%
45–64
40%
65+
16%

Key Indicators

Median Age55.9 yrs ↑ 18% since 2019
Avg Household Size2.58
Below Poverty28.2% ▲ 182% above avg
College Grads21.4% ▼ 45% below avg
Unemployment2.4% ▼ 52% below avg
No HS Diploma69 (7.3%)
HS Graduate458 (48.5%)
Some College32 (3.4%)
Associates183 (19.4%)
Bachelors92 (9.7%)
Graduate Degree110 (11.7%)

Education

No HS: 7.3%HS Grad: 48.5%Some College: 3.4%Associates: 19.4%Bachelors: 9.7%Graduate: 11.7%Edu
No HS7.3%
HS Grad48.5%
Some College3.4%
Associates19.4%
Bachelors9.7%
Graduate11.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 87.4%Renter: 12.6%Tenure
Owner87.4%
Renter12.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
15%
$50k–100k
4%
$100k–150k
16%
$150k–200k
10%
$200k–300k
22%
$300k–500k
15%
Over $500k
18%

Financials

Median Home Value$216,400 ▼ 22% below avg ↑ 51% since 2019
Median Rent$963/mo
Total Units722
Vacant Units237
Avg HH Size2.58

Income Distribution

Under $25k
22%
$25k–50k
27%
$50k–75k
1%
$75k–100k
6%
$100k–150k
35%
$150k–200k
4%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
97%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
24%
15–30 min
22%
30–45 min
17%
Over 45 min
37%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
21%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
61%

Summary

Total Units722
Vacant237
Owner Occupied87.4%
Renter Occupied12.6%
Avg HH Size2.58
Frequently Asked Questions
ZIP code 23156 is in Shacklefords, VA, in King and Queen County.
ZIP code 23156 is located in Virginia (VA).
ZIP code 23156 is in King and Queen County, VA.
ZIP 23156 observes the New York timezone. Daylight Saving Time is observed.
The estimated population of ZIP code 23156 is 1,249 people (ACS 2023).
Income data not available.
The median home value in ZIP 23156 is $216,400 (ACS 2023).
About ZIP Code 23156

ZIP code 23156 is located in Shacklefords, Virginia, within King and Queen County. With a population of 1,249, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 55.9 years.

Real estate in ZIP code 23156 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $216,400 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $963 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 87.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 51% since 2019.

The population of 23156 is majority White (54.44%). Residents are less-educated — 21.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 28.2%.

The unemployment rate in 23156 stands at 2.4%, which is well below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 97%.

Overall, ZIP code 23156 in Shacklefords, VA is characterized as less-educated, an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied.