23071 ZIP Code — Hartfield, VA

Middlesex County, Virginia

ZIP code 23071 is located in Hartfield, Virginia, within Middlesex County. It covers approximately 12.20 square miles and serves a population of 1,945 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 804.

About ZIP code 23071

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $293,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 92%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $78,209. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average. 45% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 29 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 34% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 13% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 23071 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,945

population

12.20

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

23071 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 23071

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 23071. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Hartfield	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

23176 Wake (1.7 mi) 23070 Hardyville (3 mi) 23169 Topping (3.6 mi) 23050 Dutton (3.6 mi) 23035 Cobbs Creek (4.4 mi) 23092 Locust Hill (5 mi) 23043 Deltaville (5.2 mi) 23068 Hallieford (6.1 mi) 23128 North (6.5 mi) 22578 White Stone (7.6 mi) 23056 Foster (7.8 mi) 23076 Hudgins (8.2 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,945
Population density	159 / sq mi
State FIPS	51
County FIPS	119

Geography
Land area	12.20 sq mi
Water area	3.47 sq mi
Latitude	37.5427
Longitude	-76.4397
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	804

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	41.9%	42.5%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	29.8%	33.9%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	24.1%	19.1%	26.3%
Over $200k	4.2%	4.4%	11.6%

Demographics & statistics

1,945

Population

159

People per sq mi

49.6

Median age

$78,209

Median household income

$41,973

Per capita income

$293,200

Median home value

$1,111

Median monthly rent

92.3%

Home ownership

3.6%

Poverty rate

5.0%

Unemployment

1,148

Housing units

33.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

108

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

157

35–44

120

45–54

55–59

118

60–64

200

65–74

154

130

75–84

100

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	460	23.7%
18 and over	1,485	76.3%
65 and over	597	30.7%
Median age	49.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 99.7%

Asian 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	1,939	99.7%
Asian	6	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	41.9%	42.5%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	29.8%	33.9%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	24.1%	19.1%	26.3%
Over $200k	4.2%	4.4%	11.6%

Under $10k 0.4%

$15k–$25k 4.9%

$25k–$35k 14.1%

$35k–$50k 8.3%

$50k–$75k 21.1%

$75k–$100k 12.4%

$100k–$150k 17.3%

$150k–$200k 12.0%

$200k+ 9.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	0.4%
$15k–$25k	4.9%
$25k–$35k	14.1%
$35k–$50k	8.3%
$50k–$75k	21.1%
$75k–$100k	12.4%
$100k–$150k	17.3%
$150k–$200k	12.0%
$200k+	9.6%
Median income	$78,209

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 1.2%

$100k–$150k 2.5%

$150k–$200k 4.3%

$200k–$300k 44.7%

$300k–$500k 13.6%

$500k–$1M 31.2%

$1M+ 2.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$293,200
Median rent / month	$1,111
Owner occupied	92.3%
Renter occupied	7.7%
Vacant	32.0%
Single-family detached	89.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	5.9%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.33

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.7%
2000–2009	27.0%
1990–1999	14.1%
1980–1989	14.3%
1970–1979	19.0%
1960–1969	11.8%
1950–1959	3.6%
1940–1949	4.0%
1939 or earlier	1.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.8%
2 bedrooms	33.9%
3 bedrooms	45.7%
4 bedrooms	16.4%
5+ bedrooms	3.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.3%
1 vehicle	34.6%
2 vehicles	33.7%
3 or more	28.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.5%
Electricity	81.5%
Propane / LP gas	16.0%
Fuel oil	1.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	439	53.3%
Cohabiting couple	61	7.4%
Male householder, no spouse	217	26.4%
Female householder, no spouse	106	12.9%
Households with children under 18	177	21.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	427	51.9%
Average household size	2.36

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	19.4%	14.6%
Married	54.0%	64.9%
Separated	0.0%	0.7%
Widowed	6.4%	7.6%
Divorced	20.2%	12.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.8%

Some HS, no diploma 4.3%

HS graduate 24.3%

Some college, no degree 24.8%

Associate's degree 12.2%

Bachelor's degree 19.1%

Graduate / professional 14.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.9%
Bachelor's or higher	33.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	15	3.5%
Elementary school	266	62.7%
High school	106	25.0%
College / grad school	37	8.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 22.3%

Education & healthcare 17.1%

Construction 12.0%

Public administration 9.1%

Professional & management 8.2%

Finance & real estate 6.6%

Manufacturing 6.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.0%

Transportation & utilities 5.1%

Other services 4.8%

Agriculture & mining 1.2%

Information 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	41.7%
Service	8.6%
Sales & office	31.3%
Natural resources & construction	7.7%
Production & transportation	10.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	75.9%
Government	20.7%
Self-employed	3.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.7%
Carpool	4.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.8%
Work from home	12.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.6

Poverty

All people 3.6%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 4.5%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 45.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	45.4%
Retirement income	33.2%
Supplemental Security	3.2%
Cash public assistance	1.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.1%
High blood pressure	43.8%
High cholesterol	41.3%
Diabetes	14.4%
Heart disease	9.3%
Stroke	4.3%
Asthma	9.6%
Arthritis	35.9%
Kidney disease	3.8%
Pulmonary disease	9.7%
Cancer	9.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.0%
Binge drinking	13.0%
No physical activity	24.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.4%
Depression	20.4%
Fair or poor health	17.5%
Poor mental health	12.7%
Poor physical health	12.0%
No health insurance	11.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.7%
Visited dentist	64.6%
Cholesterol screening	93.4%
Teeth loss	12.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	191	12.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.0%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	11.5%
65 and over	15.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	69.8%
Public insurance	40.1%
No insurance	10.3%
Uninsured under 19	12.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,819	93.5%
Spanish	8	0.4%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	8	0.4%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,895	97.4%
Born in same state	1,834	94.3%
Born in different state	1,143	58.8%
Foreign born	61	3.1%
Naturalized citizen	50	2.6%
Not a US citizen	50	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	415	21.3%
Italian	412	21.2%
Arab	404	20.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	15	0.8%
English	9	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.3%
Internet access	91.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 23071

What city is ZIP code 23071 in?

ZIP code 23071 is primarily assigned to Hartfield, Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 23071 in?

ZIP code 23071 falls within Middlesex County, Virginia.

Does ZIP code 23071 have an older population?

31% of residents in ZIP code 23071 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 23071 mostly owner-occupied?

92% of occupied units in ZIP code 23071 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 23071 have a large retiree population?

45% of households in ZIP code 23071 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 23071 have a large veteran population?

13% of civilians in ZIP code 23071 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 23071 in?

ZIP code 23071 observes the EST timezone.