City

Water View, VA

1 ZIP code  ·  Middlesex County  ·  Virginia

👥581Population
💰$67,365Median HH Income▼ 12% below avg
🎂49.6Median Age
🏠$300,000Median Home Value▲ 8% above avg
🎓49.3%College Grads▲ 27% above avg
📊14.2%Unemployment▲ 190% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 54.2% Female 45.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 70.2%Black: 28.9%Other: 0.9%Race
White70.2%
Black28.9%
Other0.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
1%
5–17
18%
18–24
7%
25–44
15%
45–64
30%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age49.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.55
Below Poverty8.4% ▼ 16% below avg
College Grads49.3% ▲ 27% above avg
Unemployment14.2% ▲ 190% above avg
HS Graduate138 (38.9%)
Some College16 (4.5%)
Associates26 (7.3%)
Bachelors59 (16.6%)
Graduate Degree116 (32.7%)

Education

HS Grad: 38.9%Some College: 4.5%Associates: 7.3%Bachelors: 16.6%Graduate: 32.7%Edu
HS Grad38.9%
Some College4.5%
Associates7.3%
Bachelors16.6%
Graduate32.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 89.5%Renter: 10.5%Tenure
Owner89.5%
Renter10.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
6%
$200k–$300k
21%
$300k–$500k
22%
Over $500k
26%

Financials

Median HH Income$67,365 ▼ 12% below avg
Median Home Value$300,000 ▲ 8% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$721/mo
Total Housing Units319
Vacant Units91

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
5%
$50k–$75k
31%
$75k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
25%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
21%
15–30 min
23%
30–45 min
12%
Over 45 min
44%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
6%
1980s–1990s
24%
2000+
60%
About Water View, VA

Water View is a city in Virginia, located in Middlesex County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 581 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 49.6 years.

Economically, Water View is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $67,365 is near the national average. Approximately 8.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 14.2%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Water View is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $300,000, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $721 per month. Homeownership is high at 89.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Water View is well-educated. 49.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (70.22%).

Water View, VA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Virginia.

ZIP Codes in Water View
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
23180 581 $67,365 $300,000 $721 14.2% 49.3% 89.5%