City

Montpelier, VA

1 ZIP code  ·  Hanover County  ·  Virginia

👥6,445Population
💰$98,682Median HH Income▲ 29% above avg
🎂39.9Median Age
🏠$368,500Median Home Value▲ 32% above avg
🎓42.2%College Grads▲ 9% above avg
📊2.0%Unemployment▼ 60% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.6% Female 52.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 81.3%Hispanic: 6.3%Black: 10.4%Asian: 0.8%Other: 1.1%Race
White81.3%
Hispanic6.3%
Black10.4%
Asian0.8%
Other1.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
17%
18–24
8%
25–44
24%
45–64
28%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.82
Below Poverty4.7% ▼ 53% below avg
College Grads42.2% ▲ 9% above avg
Unemployment2.0% ▼ 60% below avg
No HS Diploma95 (2.3%)
HS Graduate1,114 (26.8%)
Some College663 (16%)
Associates529 (12.7%)
Bachelors348 (8.4%)
Graduate Degree1,403 (33.8%)

Education

No HS: 2.3%HS Grad: 26.8%Some College: 16%Associates: 12.7%Bachelors: 8.4%Graduate: 33.8%Edu
No HS2.3%
HS Grad26.8%
Some College16.0%
Associates12.7%
Bachelors8.4%
Graduate33.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 84.3%Renter: 15.7%Tenure
Owner84.3%
Renter15.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
0%
$50k–$100k
0%
$100k–$150k
6%
$150k–$200k
7%
$200k–$300k
21%
$300k–$500k
37%
Over $500k
29%

Financials

Median HH Income$98,682 ▲ 29% above avg
Median Home Value$368,500 ▲ 32% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,107/mo
Total Housing Units2,428
Vacant Units147

Income Distribution

Under $25k
10%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
9%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
18%
Over $200k
14%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
84%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
15%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
8%
15–30 min
32%
30–45 min
38%
Over 45 min
22%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
57%
About Montpelier, VA

Montpelier is a city in Virginia, located in Hanover County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 6,445 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.9 years.

Economically, Montpelier is a middle-income community. The median household income of $98,682 is above the national average. Approximately 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.0%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Montpelier is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $368,500, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,107 per month. Homeownership is high at 84.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Montpelier is well-educated. 42.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (81.26%).

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

ZIP Codes in Montpelier
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
23192 6,445 $98,682 $368,500 $1,107 2.0% 42.2% 84.3%