City

Charles City, VA

1 ZIP code  ·  Charles City County  ·  Virginia

👥4,385Population
💰$72,917Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂53.5Median Age
🏠$237,500Median Home Value▼ 15% below avg
🎓24.9%College Grads▼ 36% below avg
📊4.6%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.1% Female 49.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 45.4%Hispanic: 1.6%Black: 40.5%Asian: 1.7%Other: 6.4%Race
White45.4%
Hispanic1.6%
Black40.5%
Asian1.7%
Other6.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
8%
18–24
6%
25–44
21%
45–64
34%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age53.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.23
Below Poverty9.9% ≈ Avg
College Grads24.9% ▼ 36% below avg
Unemployment4.6% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma27 (0.8%)
HS Graduate1,422 (44.1%)
Some College508 (15.8%)
Associates464 (14.4%)
Bachelors252 (7.8%)
Graduate Degree552 (17.1%)

Education

No HS: 0.8%HS Grad: 44.1%Some College: 15.8%Associates: 14.4%Bachelors: 7.8%Graduate: 17.1%Edu
No HS0.8%
HS Grad44.1%
Some College15.8%
Associates14.4%
Bachelors7.8%
Graduate17.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 85.7%Renter: 14.3%Tenure
Owner85.7%
Renter14.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
23%
$300k–$500k
25%
Over $500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$72,917 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$237,500 ▼ 15% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$996/mo
Total Housing Units2,225
Vacant Units259

Income Distribution

Under $25k
21%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
15%
15–30 min
25%
30–45 min
33%
Over 45 min
27%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
21%
2000+
59%
About Charles City, VA

Charles City is a city in Virginia, located in Charles City County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,385 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 53.5 years.

Economically, Charles City is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $72,917 is near the national average. Approximately 9.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.6%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Charles City is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $237,500, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $996 per month. Homeownership is high at 85.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Charles City is less-educated. 24.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 45.4%.

Charles City, VA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Virginia.

ZIP Codes in Charles City
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
23030 4,385 $72,917 $237,500 $996 4.6% 24.9% 85.7%