City

Gum Spring, VA

1 ZIP code  ·  Goochland County  ·  Virginia

👥1,579Population
💰$76,631Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂48.1Median Age
🏠$263,600Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓31.3%College Grads▼ 19% below avg
📊3.4%Unemployment▼ 31% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 64.6% Female 35.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 75%Black: 23.2%Asian: 1.3%Other: 0.5%Race
White75.0%
Black23.2%
Asian1.3%
Other0.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
5%
18–24
3%
25–44
35%
45–64
35%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age48.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.33
Below Poverty11.0% ▲ 10% above avg
College Grads31.3% ▼ 19% below avg
Unemployment3.4% ▼ 31% below avg
HS Graduate403 (29.1%)
Some College344 (24.9%)
Associates204 (14.7%)
Bachelors185 (13.4%)
Graduate Degree248 (17.9%)

Education

HS Grad: 29.1%Some College: 24.9%Associates: 14.7%Bachelors: 13.4%Graduate: 17.9%Edu
HS Grad29.1%
Some College24.9%
Associates14.7%
Bachelors13.4%
Graduate17.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 82.4%Renter: 17.6%Tenure
Owner82.4%
Renter17.6%

Home Value Distribution

$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
3%
$200k–$300k
59%
$300k–$500k
26%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$76,631 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$263,600 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio3.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,302/mo
Total Housing Units737
Vacant Units60

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
11%
$75k–$100k
23%
$100k–$150k
26%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
25%
15–30 min
20%
30–45 min
39%
Over 45 min
15%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
1%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
24%
2000+
55%
About Gum Spring, VA

Gum Spring is a city in Virginia, located in Goochland County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,579 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 48.1 years.

Economically, Gum Spring is a middle-income community. The median household income of $76,631 is near the national average. Approximately 11.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.4%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Gum Spring is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $263,600, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,302 per month. Homeownership is high at 82.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Gum Spring is moderately educated. 31.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (74.98%).

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

ZIP Codes in Gum Spring
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
23065 1,579 $76,631 $263,600 $1,302 3.4% 31.3% 82.4%