County

James City County, VA

5 ZIP codes  ·  4 cities  ·  Virginia

👥108,536Population
💰$104,489Median HH Income▲ 37% above avg
🎂43.9Median Age
🏠$409,218Median Home Value▲ 47% above avg
🎓59.0%College Grads▲ 52% above avg
📊4.4%Unemployment▼ 9% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.2% Female 51.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 71.4%Hispanic: 7%Black: 13.4%Asian: 3.3%Other: 4.4%Race
White71.4%
Hispanic7.0%
Black13.4%
Asian3.3%
Other4.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
14%
18–24
12%
25–44
21%
45–64
24%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.48
Below Poverty6.5% ▼ 35% below avg
College Grads59.0% ▲ 52% above avg
Unemployment4.4% ▼ 9% below avg
No HS Diploma622 (0.9%)
HS Graduate12,511 (17.8%)
Some College6,478 (9.2%)
Associates9,231 (13.1%)
Bachelors6,251 (8.9%)
Graduate Degree35,169 (50.1%)

Education

No HS: 0.9%HS Grad: 17.8%Some College: 9.2%Associates: 13.1%Bachelors: 8.9%Graduate: 50.1%Edu
No HS0.9%
HS Grad17.8%
Some College9.2%
Associates13.1%
Bachelors8.9%
Graduate50.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 75.2%Renter: 24.8%Tenure
Owner75.2%
Renter24.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
2%
$150k–$200k
4%
$200k–$300k
16%
$300k–$500k
44%
Over $500k
31%

Financials

Median HH Income$104,489 ▲ 37% above avg
Median Home Value$409,218 ▲ 47% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,487/mo
Total Housing Units46,262
Vacant Units4,913

Income Distribution

Under $25k
10%
$25k–$50k
11%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
15%
Over $200k
16%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
79%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
18%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
29%
15–30 min
37%
30–45 min
19%
Over 45 min
15%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
24%
2000+
59%
About James City County, VA

James City County is located in Virginia and encompasses 5 ZIP codes spanning 4 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 108,536 residents. With a median age of 43.86, it is a middle-aged county.

James City County has a upper-middle-income economic profile. The median household income of $104,489 is above the national average. Unemployment stands at 4.4%, near the national average. The poverty rate of 6.5% is well below the national average.

Housing in James City County is a premium housing market, with a median home value of $409,218 — above the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $1,486. Homeownership rates are high at 75.2%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of James City County are primarily White (71.37%). Educational attainment is well-educated — 59.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, significantly above the national average.

James City County, VA is a upper-middle-income area in Virginia. The 5 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 James City County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
23168 Toano 8,783 $128,135 $383,300 $1,590 4.4% 56.9%
23185 Williamsburg 54,411 $103,507 $413,500 $1,425 4.9% 59.3%
23188 Williamsburg 45,342 $101,088 $409,100 $1,541 3.8% 59.0%