City

Powhatan, VA

1 ZIP code  ·  Powhatan County  ·  Virginia

👥27,085Population
💰$109,231Median HH Income▲ 43% above avg
🎂45.6Median Age
🏠$370,400Median Home Value▲ 33% above avg
🎓46.8%College Grads▲ 21% above avg
📊3.1%Unemployment▼ 36% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.9% Female 50.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 86.2%Hispanic: 2.7%Black: 7.6%Asian: 0.2%Other: 2.7%Race
White86.2%
Hispanic2.7%
Black7.6%
Asian0.2%
Other2.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
14%
18–24
7%
25–44
24%
45–64
31%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.69
Below Poverty3.3% ▼ 67% below avg
College Grads46.8% ▲ 21% above avg
Unemployment3.1% ▼ 36% below avg
No HS Diploma279 (1.5%)
HS Graduate4,786 (24.9%)
Some College2,418 (12.6%)
Associates2,747 (14.3%)
Bachelors2,065 (10.7%)
Graduate Degree6,935 (36.1%)

Education

No HS: 1.5%HS Grad: 24.9%Some College: 12.6%Associates: 14.3%Bachelors: 10.7%Graduate: 36.1%Edu
No HS1.5%
HS Grad24.9%
Some College12.6%
Associates14.3%
Bachelors10.7%
Graduate36.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 92.9%Renter: 7.1%Tenure
Owner92.9%
Renter7.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
2%
$150k–$200k
6%
$200k–$300k
21%
$300k–$500k
43%
Over $500k
25%

Financials

Median HH Income$109,231 ▲ 43% above avg
Median Home Value$370,400 ▲ 33% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,153/mo
Total Housing Units10,659
Vacant Units653

Income Distribution

Under $25k
6%
$25k–$50k
10%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
15%
Over $200k
18%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
78%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
21%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
15%
15–30 min
27%
30–45 min
27%
Over 45 min
31%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
2%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
26%
2000+
57%
About Powhatan, VA

Powhatan is a city in Virginia, located in Powhatan County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 27,085 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45.6 years.

Economically, Powhatan is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $109,231 is above the national average. Approximately 3.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.1%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Powhatan is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $370,400, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,153 per month. Homeownership is high at 92.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Powhatan is well-educated. 46.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (86.24%).

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

ZIP Codes in Powhatan
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
23139 27,085 $109,231 $370,400 $1,153 3.1% 46.8% 92.9%