23079 ZIP Code — Jamaica, VA

Middlesex County, Virginia

ZIP code 23079 is located in Jamaica, Virginia, within Middlesex County. It covers approximately 21.48 square miles and serves a population of 476 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 804.

About ZIP code 23079

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $169,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $58,250. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 57% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 34 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 31% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (15%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 23079 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

476

population

21.48

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

23079 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 23079

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City	Status
Jamaica	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	476
Population density	22 / sq mi
State FIPS	51
County FIPS	119

Geography
Land area	21.48 sq mi
Water area	6.02 sq mi
Latitude	37.7308
Longitude	-76.6723
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	30.8%	42.5%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	48.7%	33.9%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	20.5%	19.1%	26.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	4.4%	11.6%

Demographics & statistics

476

Population

People per sq mi

62.4

Median age

$58,250

Median household income

$29,575

Per capita income

$169,800

Median home value

Median monthly rent

88.2%

Home ownership

6.8%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

205

Housing units

31.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

45–54

55–59

60–64

107

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	63	13.2%
18 and over	413	86.8%
65 and over	217	45.6%
Median age	62.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 55.1%

Black or African American 42.8%

Hispanic or Latino 1%

Two or more races 1%

Group	Count	%
White	265	55.1%
Black or African American	206	42.8%
Hispanic or Latino	5	1%
Two or more races	5	1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	30.8%	42.5%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	48.7%	33.9%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	20.5%	19.1%	26.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	4.4%	11.6%

Under $10k 4.3%

$10k–$15k 2.2%

$25k–$35k 9.7%

$35k–$50k 29.0%

$50k–$75k 12.4%

$75k–$100k 25.3%

$100k–$150k 7.0%

$150k–$200k 10.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.3%
$10k–$15k	2.2%
$25k–$35k	9.7%
$35k–$50k	29.0%
$50k–$75k	12.4%
$75k–$100k	25.3%
$100k–$150k	7.0%
$150k–$200k	10.2%
Median income	$58,250

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.3%

$50k–$100k 4.9%

$100k–$150k 10.4%

$150k–$200k 43.9%

$300k–$500k 14.0%

$500k–$1M 22.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$169,800
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	88.2%
Renter occupied	11.8%
Vacant	18.1%
Single-family detached	85.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	14.1%
Median rooms	6.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.48

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	9.7%
1990–1999	12.3%
1980–1989	9.7%
1970–1979	41.0%
1960–1969	10.6%
1950–1959	4.0%
1940–1949	2.2%
1939 or earlier	10.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	9.7%
2 bedrooms	10.1%
3 bedrooms	69.2%
4 bedrooms	8.4%
5+ bedrooms	2.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	21.0%
2 vehicles	36.0%
3 or more	43.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	54.8%
Propane / LP gas	35.5%
Fuel oil	4.8%
Wood	4.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	137	73.7%
Cohabiting couple	13	7.0%
Male householder, no spouse	13	7.0%
Female householder, no spouse	23	12.4%
Households with children under 18	33	17.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	119	64.0%
Average household size	2.56

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	21.2%	11.4%
Married	68.3%	79.1%
Separated	2.4%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	5.2%
Divorced	8.2%	4.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 4.0%

HS graduate 36.0%

Some college, no degree 24.1%

Associate's degree 4.7%

Bachelor's degree 18.1%

Graduate / professional 13.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.0%
Bachelor's or higher	31.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	27	31.8%
High school	6	7.1%
College / grad school	52	61.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 28.4%

Education & healthcare 21.9%

Manufacturing 14.2%

Professional & management 9.8%

Transportation & utilities 7.1%

Public administration 6.0%

Finance & real estate 5.5%

Construction 4.9%

Other services 2.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	18.0%
Service	24.6%
Sales & office	12.0%
Natural resources & construction	25.7%
Production & transportation	19.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.4%
Government	18.6%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	68.3%
Carpool	31.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	33.7

Poverty

All people 6.8%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 7.5%

Married-couple families 2.9%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	57.0%
Retirement income	55.4%
Supplemental Security	6.5%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	10.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.4%
High blood pressure	43.7%
High cholesterol	37.1%
Diabetes	15.1%
Heart disease	7.9%
Stroke	4.3%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	31.8%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	8.2%
Cancer	7.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.8%
Binge drinking	13.8%
No physical activity	26.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.6%
Depression	19.2%
Fair or poor health	18.5%
Poor mental health	13.5%
Poor physical health	11.5%
No health insurance	13.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.7%
Visited dentist	61.1%
Cholesterol screening	92.1%
Teeth loss	14.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	45	10.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.0%
Under 18	9.5%
18–64 years	19.9%
65 and over	7.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	49.2%
Public insurance	59.7%
No insurance	0.8%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	468	98.3%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	476	100.0%
Born in same state	476	100.0%
Born in different state	411	86.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	94	19.7%
Italian	35	7.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	6	1.3%
Arab	6	1.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.1%
Internet access	95.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 23079

What city is ZIP code 23079 in?

ZIP code 23079 is primarily assigned to Jamaica, Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 23079 in?

ZIP code 23079 falls within Middlesex County, Virginia.

Does ZIP code 23079 have an older population?

46% of residents in ZIP code 23079 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 23079 have a large retiree population?

57% of households in ZIP code 23079 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 23079 mostly owner-occupied?

88% of occupied units in ZIP code 23079 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 23079 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 23079 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 23079 in?

ZIP code 23079 observes the EST timezone.