City

New Kent, VA

1 ZIP code  ·  New Kent County  ·  Virginia

👥4,913Population
💰$130,203Median HH Income▲ 71% above avg
🎂40.8Median Age
🏠$378,200Median Home Value▲ 36% above avg
🎓50.8%College Grads▲ 31% above avg
📊0.3%Unemployment▼ 95% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.9% Female 51.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 81.8%Hispanic: 3.4%Black: 11.4%Asian: 1.4%Other: 1.8%Race
White81.8%
Hispanic3.4%
Black11.4%
Asian1.4%
Other1.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
16%
18–24
7%
25–44
28%
45–64
20%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.68
Below Poverty2.2% ▼ 78% below avg
College Grads50.8% ▲ 31% above avg
Unemployment0.3% ▼ 95% below avg
No HS Diploma11 (0.3%)
HS Graduate656 (19.7%)
Some College394 (11.8%)
Associates580 (17.4%)
Bachelors338 (10.1%)
Graduate Degree1,359 (40.7%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 19.7%Some College: 11.8%Associates: 17.4%Bachelors: 10.1%Graduate: 40.7%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad19.7%
Some College11.8%
Associates17.4%
Bachelors10.1%
Graduate40.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 97.4%Renter: 2.6%Tenure
Owner97.4%
Renter2.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$200k–$300k
17%
$300k–$500k
63%
Over $500k
19%

Financials

Median HH Income$130,203 ▲ 71% above avg
Median Home Value$378,200 ▲ 36% above avg
Home/Income Ratio2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,868/mo
Total Housing Units1,892
Vacant Units64

Income Distribution

Under $25k
5%
$25k–$50k
11%
$50k–$75k
5%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
29%
$150k–$200k
18%
Over $200k
19%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
78%
Work From Home
22%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
9%
15–30 min
30%
30–45 min
38%
Over 45 min
23%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
0%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
74%
About New Kent, VA

New Kent is a city in Virginia, located in New Kent County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,913 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.8 years.

Economically, New Kent is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $130,203 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 2.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.3%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in New Kent is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $378,200, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,868 per month. Homeownership is high at 97.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of New Kent is well-educated. 50.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (81.76%).

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

ZIP Codes in New Kent
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
23124 4,913 $130,203 $378,200 $1,868 0.3% 50.8% 97.4%