| ZIP Code | 23176 |
|---|---|
| City | Wake |
| State | Virginia (VA) |
| County | Middlesex County |
| Area Code | 686/804 |
| Elevation | 59 ft |
| Latitude | 37.572941 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -76.414976 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 51119 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 53.6 yrs ↓ 12% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.29 |
| Below Poverty | 0.7% ▼ 93% below avg |
| College Grads | 33.6% ▼ 13% below avg |
| Unemployment | 0.0% ▼ 100% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 4 (1%) |
| HS Graduate | 118 (28.3%) |
| Some College | 54 (12.9%) |
| Associates | 101 (24.2%) |
| Bachelors | 19 (4.6%) |
| Graduate Degree | 121 (29%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $73,617 ≈ Avg ↑ 30% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $250,400 ▼ 10% below avg ↓ 2% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.4x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Total Units | 344 |
| Vacant Units | 78 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.29 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 344 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 78 |
| Owner Occupied | 77.8% |
| Renter Occupied | 22.2% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.29 |
ZIP code 23176 is located in Wake, Virginia, within Middlesex County. With a population of 608, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 53.6 years. Economically, 23176 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $73,617 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 23176 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $250,400 is near the national average. Homeownership is strong here — 77.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have decreased by 2% since 2019.
The population of 23176 is majority White (68.91%). Residents are moderately educated — 33.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 0.7%. Household income has grown by 30% since 2019.
A notably high share of workers — 27% — 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 69%.
Overall, ZIP code 23176 in Wake, VA is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 608 residents, a median household income of $73,617, and a median home value of $250,400, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Virginia.