County

New Kent County, VA

5 ZIP codes  ·  5 cities  ·  Virginia

👥26,644Population
💰$112,386Median HH Income▲ 47% above avg
🎂45.1Median Age
🏠$359,773Median Home Value▲ 29% above avg
🎓45.5%College Grads▲ 17% above avg
📊2.6%Unemployment▼ 47% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.8% Female 48.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 74.1%Hispanic: 3.4%Black: 15.3%Asian: 1.1%Other: 4.8%Race
White74.1%
Hispanic3.4%
Black15.3%
Asian1.1%
Other4.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
15%
18–24
7%
25–44
24%
45–64
31%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.55
Below Poverty5.9% ▼ 41% below avg
College Grads45.5% ▲ 17% above avg
Unemployment2.6% ▼ 47% below avg
No HS Diploma100 (0.5%)
HS Graduate5,378 (28.5%)
Some College2,224 (11.8%)
Associates2,619 (13.9%)
Bachelors2,068 (10.9%)
Graduate Degree6,512 (34.5%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 28.5%Some College: 11.8%Associates: 13.9%Bachelors: 10.9%Graduate: 34.5%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad28.5%
Some College11.8%
Associates13.9%
Bachelors10.9%
Graduate34.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 91.2%Renter: 8.8%Tenure
Owner91.2%
Renter8.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
2%
$150k–$200k
4%
$200k–$300k
21%
$300k–$500k
45%
Over $500k
23%

Financials

Median HH Income$112,386 ▲ 47% above avg
Median Home Value$359,773 ▲ 29% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,605/mo
Total Housing Units10,829
Vacant Units585

Income Distribution

Under $25k
9%
$25k–$50k
9%
$50k–$75k
12%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
14%
Over $200k
17%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
81%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
18%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
12%
15–30 min
32%
30–45 min
32%
Over 45 min
23%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
62%
About New Kent County, VA

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 Codes in New Kent County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.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%