City

Mechanicsville, VA

2 ZIP codes  ·  Hanover County  ·  Virginia

👥71,757Population
💰$116,810Median HH Income▲ 53% above avg
🎂42.2Median Age
🏠$363,187Median Home Value▲ 30% above avg
🎓51.7%College Grads▲ 34% above avg
📊2.7%Unemployment▼ 45% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.8% Female 50.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 83.1%Hispanic: 2.1%Black: 7.3%Asian: 1.9%Other: 4.7%Race
White83.1%
Hispanic2.1%
Black7.3%
Asian1.9%
Other4.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
18%
18–24
8%
25–44
23%
45–64
28%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.64
Below Poverty4.3% ▼ 57% below avg
College Grads51.7% ▲ 34% above avg
Unemployment2.7% ▼ 45% below avg
No HS Diploma390 (0.8%)
HS Graduate11,192 (23.5%)
Some College5,142 (10.8%)
Associates6,337 (13.3%)
Bachelors4,121 (8.7%)
Graduate Degree20,378 (42.8%)

Education

No HS: 0.8%HS Grad: 23.5%Some College: 10.8%Associates: 13.3%Bachelors: 8.7%Graduate: 42.8%Edu
No HS0.8%
HS Grad23.5%
Some College10.8%
Associates13.3%
Bachelors8.7%
Graduate42.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 84.2%Renter: 15.8%Tenure
Owner84.2%
Renter15.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
0%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
3%
$200k–$300k
25%
$300k–$500k
53%
Over $500k
16%

Financials

Median HH Income$116,810 ▲ 53% above avg
Median Home Value$363,187 ▲ 30% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,760/mo
Total Housing Units28,019
Vacant Units868

Income Distribution

Under $25k
8%
$25k–$50k
8%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
16%
Over $200k
18%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
83%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
17%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
19%
15–30 min
47%
30–45 min
26%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
21%
2000+
57%
About Mechanicsville, VA

Mechanicsville is a city in Virginia, located in Hanover County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 71,757 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.15 years.

Economically, Mechanicsville is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $116,809 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.7%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Mechanicsville is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $363,187, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,759 per month. Homeownership is high at 84.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Mechanicsville is well-educated. 51.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (83.06%).

Mechanicsville, VA offers residents above-average earning potential within Virginia. Spread across 2 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Mechanicsville
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
23111 37,699 $96,736 $324,600 $1,558 2.5% 44.3% 78.3%
23116 34,058 $139,029 $405,900 $1,983 3.0% 59.9% 90.6%