City

Doswell, VA

1 ZIP code  ·  Hanover County  ·  Virginia

👥1,457Population
💰$81,203Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂59.6Median Age
🏠$419,200Median Home Value▲ 50% above avg
🎓52.2%College Grads▲ 35% above avg
📊1.4%Unemployment▼ 71% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.2% Female 49.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 70.6%Hispanic: 16.1%Black: 12.3%Other: 1%Race
White70.6%
Hispanic16.1%
Black12.3%
Other1.0%

Age Breakdown

5–17
16%
18–24
5%
25–44
10%
45–64
29%
65+
19%

Key Indicators

Median Age59.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.27
Below Poverty1.4% ▼ 86% below avg
College Grads52.2% ▲ 35% above avg
Unemployment1.4% ▼ 71% below avg
No HS Diploma33 (3%)
HS Graduate302 (27.5%)
Some College37 (3.4%)
Associates154 (14%)
Bachelors64 (5.8%)
Graduate Degree510 (46.4%)

Education

No HS: 3%HS Grad: 27.5%Some College: 3.4%Associates: 14%Bachelors: 5.8%Graduate: 46.4%Edu
No HS3.0%
HS Grad27.5%
Some College3.4%
Associates14.0%
Bachelors5.8%
Graduate46.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 88.3%Renter: 11.7%Tenure
Owner88.3%
Renter11.7%

Home Value Distribution

$100k–$150k
1%
$200k–$300k
18%
$300k–$500k
35%
Over $500k
46%

Financials

Median HH Income$81,203 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$419,200 ▲ 50% above avg
Home/Income Ratio5.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,180/mo
Total Housing Units830
Vacant Units187

Income Distribution

$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
30%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
14%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
82%
Work From Home
18%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
33%
15–30 min
25%
30–45 min
23%
Over 45 min
19%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
8%
1980s–1990s
28%
2000+
52%
About Doswell, VA

Doswell is a city in Virginia, located in Hanover County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,457 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 59.6 years.

Economically, Doswell is a middle-income community. The median household income of $81,203 is near the national average. Approximately 1.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.4%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Doswell is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $419,200, which is significantly above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,180 per month. Homeownership is high at 88.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Doswell is well-educated. 52.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (70.62%).

Doswell, VA offers residents above-average earning potential within Virginia.

ZIP Codes in Doswell
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
23047 1,457 $81,203 $419,200 $1,180 1.4% 52.2% 88.3%