County

Isle of Wight County, VA

9 ZIP codes  ·  8 cities  ·  Virginia

👥38,846Population
💰$97,345Median HH Income▲ 28% above avg
🎂45.2Median Age
🏠$330,021Median Home Value▲ 18% above avg
🎓41.3%College Grads≈ Avg
📊4.3%Unemployment▼ 12% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.5% Female 49.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 70.4%Hispanic: 4.5%Black: 20.5%Asian: 1.1%Other: 3.5%Race
White70.4%
Hispanic4.5%
Black20.5%
Asian1.1%
Other3.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
17%
18–24
7%
25–44
23%
45–64
29%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.53
Below Poverty7.4% ▼ 27% below avg
College Grads41.3% ≈ Avg
Unemployment4.3% ▼ 12% below avg
No HS Diploma165 (0.6%)
HS Graduate6,942 (26.9%)
Some College3,899 (15.1%)
Associates4,184 (16.2%)
Bachelors2,576 (10%)
Graduate Degree8,052 (31.2%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 26.9%Some College: 15.1%Associates: 16.2%Bachelors: 10%Graduate: 31.2%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad26.9%
Some College15.1%
Associates16.2%
Bachelors10.0%
Graduate31.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 81.5%Renter: 18.5%Tenure
Owner81.5%
Renter18.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
4%
$150k–$200k
7%
$200k–$300k
21%
$300k–$500k
40%
Over $500k
19%

Financials

Median HH Income$97,345 ▲ 28% above avg
Median Home Value$330,021 ▲ 18% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,271/mo
Total Housing Units16,628
Vacant Units1,374

Income Distribution

Under $25k
11%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
13%
Over $200k
15%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
18%
15–30 min
33%
30–45 min
26%
Over 45 min
23%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
23%
2000+
58%
About Isle of Wight County, VA

Isle of Wight County is located in Virginia and encompasses 9 ZIP codes spanning 8 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 38,846 residents. With a median age of 45.18, it is a mature county.

Isle of Wight County has a middle-income economic profile. The median household income of $97,344 is above the national average. Unemployment stands at 4.3%, near the national average. The poverty rate of 7.4% is well below the national average.

Housing in Isle of Wight County is a mid-range housing market, with a median home value of $330,021 — above the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $1,270. Homeownership rates are high at 81.5%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Isle of Wight County are primarily White (70.37%). Educational attainment is well-educated — 41.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.

Isle of Wight County, VA is a middle-income area in Virginia. The 9 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 Isle of Wight County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
23314 Carrollton 9,795 $110,827 $371,400 $1,791 8.2% 51.8%
23315 Carrsville 1,599 $72,321 $255,900 $1,125 0.0% 28.3%
23430 Smithfield 19,057 $103,580 $347,700 $1,162 3.5% 40.7%
23487 Windsor 6,238 $72,517 $242,500 $1,014 2.9% 32.2%
23898 Zuni 2,146 $71,250 $293,800 $714 0.3% 33.6%