County

Charles City County, VA

2 ZIP codes  ·  2 cities  ·  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 County, VA

Charles City County is located in Virginia and encompasses 2 ZIP codes spanning 2 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 4,385 residents. With a median age of 53.5, it is a mature county.

Charles City County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $72,917 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 4.6%, near the national average. The poverty rate of 9.9% is near the national average.

Housing in Charles City County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $237,500 — near the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $996. Homeownership rates are high at 85.7%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

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

Charles City County, VA is a solidly middle-class area in Virginia. The 2 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.

ZIP Codes in Charles City County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
23030 Charles City 4,385 $72,917 $237,500 $996 4.6% 24.9%

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