| ZIP Code | 23181 |
|---|---|
| City | West Point |
| State | Virginia (VA) |
| County | King William County |
| Area Code | 686/804 |
| Elevation | 96 ft |
| Latitude | 37.597491 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -76.88906 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 51101 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 41.9 yrs ↓ 5% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.39 |
| Below Poverty | 4.4% ▼ 56% below avg |
| College Grads | 36.4% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 1.0% ▼ 79% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 9 (0.3%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,093 (30.7%) |
| Some College | 516 (14.5%) |
| Associates | 649 (18.2%) |
| Bachelors | 245 (6.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,054 (29.6%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $94,531 ▲ 24% above avg ↑ 32% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $265,800 ≈ Avg ↑ 15% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,329/mo ↑ 69% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 2,455 |
| Vacant Units | 226 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.39 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 2,455 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 226 |
| Owner Occupied | 84.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 15.8% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.39 |
ZIP code 23181 is located in West Point, Virginia, within King William County. With a population of 5,386, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 41.9 years. Economically, 23181 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $94,531 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 23181 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $265,800 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,329 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 84.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 15% since 2019.
The population of 23181 is primarily White (78.91%). Residents are moderately educated — 36.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 4.4%. Household income has grown by 32% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 23181 stands at 1.0%, which is well below the national average. About 15% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 79%.
Overall, ZIP code 23181 in West Point, VA is characterized as middle-income, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 5,386 residents, a median household income of $94,531, and a median home value of $265,800, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Virginia.