Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 45.1 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.55 |
| Below Poverty | 5.9% ▼ 41% below avg |
| College Grads | 45.5% ▲ 17% above avg |
| Unemployment | 2.6% ▼ 47% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 100 (0.5%) |
| HS Graduate | 5,378 (28.5%) |
| Some College | 2,224 (11.8%) |
| Associates | 2,619 (13.9%) |
| Bachelors | 2,068 (10.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 6,512 (34.5%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $112,386 ▲ 47% above avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $359,773 ▲ 29% above avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,605/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 10,829 |
| Vacant Units | 585 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
New Kent County is located in Virginia and encompasses 5 ZIP codes spanning 5 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 26,644 residents. With a median age of 45.14, it is a mature county.
New Kent County has a upper-middle-income economic profile. The median household income of $112,386 is above the national average. Unemployment stands at 2.6%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 5.9% is well below the national average.
Housing in New Kent County is a mid-range housing market, with a median home value of $359,773 — above the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $1,604. Homeownership rates are high at 91.2%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of New Kent County are primarily White (74.06%). Educational attainment is well-educated — 45.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average.
New Kent 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 | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23011 | Barhamsville | 1,596 | $125,799 | $368,200 | — | 0.0% | 27.8% |
| 23089 | Lanexa | 4,807 | $102,929 | $383,600 | $1,532 | 1.6% | 42.8% |
| 23124 | New Kent | 4,913 | $130,203 | $378,200 | $1,868 | 0.3% | 50.8% |
| 23140 | Providence Forge | 7,533 | $99,107 | $332,600 | $1,575 | 3.2% | 46.7% |
| 23141 | Quinton | 7,795 | $117,076 | $358,000 | $1,513 | 4.7% | 46.1% |