City

Williamsburg, VA

4 ZIP codes  ·  James City County  ·  Virginia

👥99,753Population
💰$102,407Median HH Income▲ 34% above avg
🎂44.0Median Age
🏠$411,500Median Home Value▲ 48% above avg
🎓59.2%College Grads▲ 53% above avg
📊4.4%Unemployment▼ 9% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.1% Female 51.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 71.6%Hispanic: 7.2%Black: 13.2%Asian: 3.1%Other: 4.4%Race
White71.6%
Hispanic7.2%
Black13.2%
Asian3.1%
Other4.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
14%
18–24
12%
25–44
21%
45–64
24%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.45
Below Poverty7.0% ▼ 30% below avg
College Grads59.2% ▲ 53% above avg
Unemployment4.4% ▼ 9% below avg
No HS Diploma542 (0.8%)
HS Graduate11,370 (17.7%)
Some College5,823 (9.1%)
Associates8,550 (13.3%)
Bachelors5,474 (8.5%)
Graduate Degree32,574 (50.6%)

Education

No HS: 0.8%HS Grad: 17.7%Some College: 9.1%Associates: 13.3%Bachelors: 8.5%Graduate: 50.6%Edu
No HS0.8%
HS Grad17.7%
Some College9.1%
Associates13.3%
Bachelors8.5%
Graduate50.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 73.9%Renter: 26.1%Tenure
Owner73.9%
Renter26.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
2%
$150k–$200k
5%
$200k–$300k
16%
$300k–$500k
43%
Over $500k
31%

Financials

Median HH Income$102,407 ▲ 34% above avg
Median Home Value$411,500 ▲ 48% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,478/mo
Total Housing Units43,073
Vacant Units4,860

Income Distribution

Under $25k
10%
$25k–$50k
11%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
15%
Over $200k
15%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
78%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
18%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
31%
15–30 min
36%
30–45 min
19%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
24%
2000+
59%
About Williamsburg, VA

Williamsburg is a city in Virginia, located in James City County. The city spans 4 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 99,753 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.03 years.

Economically, Williamsburg is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $102,407 is above the national average. Approximately 7.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.4%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Williamsburg is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $411,500, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,477 per month. Homeownership is high at 73.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Williamsburg is well-educated. 59.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (71.58%).

Williamsburg, VA offers residents above-average earning potential within Virginia. Spread across 4 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Williamsburg
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
23185 54,411 $103,507 $413,500 $1,425 4.9% 59.3% 73.3%
23188 45,342 $101,088 $409,100 $1,541 3.8% 59.0% 74.6%