Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 41.2 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.64 |
| Below Poverty | 4.6% ▼ 54% below avg |
| College Grads | 57.7% ▲ 49% above avg |
| Unemployment | 2.7% ▼ 45% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 1,125 (1.1%) |
| HS Graduate | 20,210 (20.4%) |
| Some College | 8,985 (9.1%) |
| Associates | 11,964 (12.1%) |
| Bachelors | 8,136 (8.2%) |
| Graduate Degree | 48,529 (49%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $121,172 ▲ 59% above avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $426,084 ▲ 53% above avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.5x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,674/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 59,207 |
| Vacant Units | 2,603 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Hanover County is located in Virginia and encompasses 10 ZIP codes spanning 9 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 151,358 residents. With a median age of 41.22, it is a middle-aged county.
Hanover County has a upper-middle-income economic profile. The median household income of $121,172 is significantly above the national average. Unemployment stands at 2.7%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 4.6% is well below the national average.
Housing in Hanover County is a premium housing market, with a median home value of $426,084 — significantly above the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $1,674. Homeownership rates are high at 81.8%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Hanover County are primarily White (74.97%). Educational attainment is well-educated — 57.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average.
Hanover County, VA is a upper-middle-income area in Virginia. The 10 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 | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23005 | Ashland | 19,454 | $90,049 | $376,400 | $1,236 | 3.0% | 52.1% |
| 23015 | Beaverdam | 4,384 | $109,648 | $430,800 | — | 3.9% | 51.3% |
| 23047 | Doswell | 1,457 | $81,203 | $419,200 | $1,180 | 1.4% | 52.2% |
| 23059 | Glen Allen | 41,172 | $153,719 | $573,800 | $1,840 | 2.7% | 76.6% |
| 23069 | Hanover | 3,389 | $81,667 | $338,500 | $1,583 | 2.2% | 33.1% |
| 23111 | Mechanicsville | 37,699 | $96,736 | $324,600 | $1,558 | 2.5% | 44.3% |
| 23116 | Mechanicsville | 34,058 | $139,029 | $405,900 | $1,983 | 3.0% | 59.9% |
| 23192 | Montpelier | 6,445 | $98,682 | $368,500 | $1,107 | 2.0% | 42.2% |
| 23146 | Rockville | 3,300 | $110,893 | $442,900 | $1,758 | 1.3% | 51.0% |