23126 ZIP Code — Newtown, VA

King And Queen County, Virginia

ZIP code 23126 is located in Newtown, Virginia, within King And Queen County. It covers approximately 22.21 square miles and serves a population of 494 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 804.

About ZIP code 23126

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 $262,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($80,038) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 53% 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 34 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 30% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 23126 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

494

population

22.21

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

23126 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 23126

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 23126. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Newtown	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

22514 Milford (6.1 mi) 23148 Saint Stephens Church (6.2 mi) 23009 Aylett (7.9 mi) 22560 Tappahannock (9.1 mi) 22476 Hustle (9.3 mi) 22427 Bowling Green (9.3 mi) 22438 Champlain (11.8 mi) 22436 Caret (13 mi) 23106 Manquin (13.8 mi) 23177 Walkerton (13.9 mi) 22428 Bowling Green (14.3 mi) 23069 Hanover (14.9 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	494
Population density	22 / sq mi
State FIPS	51
County FIPS	097

Geography
Land area	22.21 sq mi
Water area	0.11 sq mi
Latitude	37.9183
Longitude	-77.1439
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	41.7%	41.6%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	33.7%	31.5%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	22.4%	26.3%
Over $200k	24.5%	4.5%	11.6%

Demographics & statistics

494

Population

People per sq mi

57.3

Median age

$80,038

Median household income

$57,987

Per capita income

$262,300

Median home value

Median monthly rent

88.3%

Home ownership

9.9%

Poverty rate

3.2%

Unemployment

174

Housing units

30.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	87	17.6%
18 and over	407	82.4%
65 and over	63	12.8%
Median age	57.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 52.5%

Black or African American 19.6%

Two or more races 19.4%

Hispanic or Latino 4.3%

Other race 4.3%

Group	Count	%
White	271	52.5%
Black or African American	101	19.6%
Two or more races	100	19.4%
Hispanic or Latino	22	4.3%
Other race	22	4.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	41.7%	41.6%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	33.7%	31.5%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	22.4%	26.3%
Over $200k	24.5%	4.5%	11.6%

Under $10k 15.7%

$15k–$25k 1.5%

$25k–$35k 1.5%

$35k–$50k 9.1%

$50k–$75k 21.8%

$75k–$100k 28.4%

$100k–$150k 3.0%

$150k–$200k 0.5%

$200k+ 18.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	15.7%
$15k–$25k	1.5%
$25k–$35k	1.5%
$35k–$50k	9.1%
$50k–$75k	21.8%
$75k–$100k	28.4%
$100k–$150k	3.0%
$150k–$200k	0.5%
$200k+	18.3%
Median income	$80,038

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 0.6%

$50k–$100k 3.4%

$100k–$150k 25.3%

$150k–$200k 6.9%

$200k–$300k 38.5%

$300k–$500k 13.8%

$500k–$1M 11.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$262,300
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	88.3%
Renter occupied	11.7%
Vacant	0.0%
Single-family detached	93.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	6.1%
Median rooms	6.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.65

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	23.9%
2000–2009	48.2%
1990–1999	2.0%
1980–1989	10.7%
1970–1979	8.6%
1960–1969	3.0%
1950–1959	0.5%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	3.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	3.6%
3 bedrooms	80.7%
4 bedrooms	13.2%
5+ bedrooms	2.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.0%
1 vehicle	35.0%
2 vehicles	35.5%
3 or more	26.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	94.4%
Propane / LP gas	1.0%
Fuel oil	4.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	133	67.5%
Cohabiting couple	2	1.0%
Male householder, no spouse	4	2.0%
Female householder, no spouse	58	29.4%
Households with children under 18	54	27.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	62	31.5%
Average household size	2.51

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	7.3%	24.2%
Married	90.3%	58.1%
Separated	0.0%	0.3%
Widowed	0.0%	12.5%
Divorced	2.4%	4.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.0%

Some HS, no diploma 1.5%

HS graduate 45.5%

Some college, no degree 14.6%

Associate's degree 6.9%

Bachelor's degree 25.6%

Graduate / professional 4.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	97.4%
Bachelor's or higher	30.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	7	8.1%
High school	51	59.3%
College / grad school	28	32.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 21.5%

Manufacturing 15.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 14.5%

Education & healthcare 12.8%

Public administration 12.8%

Transportation & utilities 12.0%

Professional & management 4.1%

Finance & real estate 3.3%

Construction 2.1%

Agriculture & mining 0.8%

Wholesale trade 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	47.5%
Service	3.7%
Sales & office	33.1%
Natural resources & construction	5.8%
Production & transportation	9.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.8%
Government	20.2%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	56.7%
Carpool	28.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	13.7%
Other means	0.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	34.3

Poverty

All people 9.9%

Under 18 years 1.1%

18 and over 11.8%

Married-couple families 3.0%

Female-led households 54.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	53.3%
Retirement income	30.5%
Supplemental Security	2.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.4%
High blood pressure	41.5%
High cholesterol	33.6%
Diabetes	14.2%
Heart disease	6.1%
Stroke	3.9%
Asthma	10.7%
Arthritis	28.3%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	7.0%
Cancer	6.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.5%
Binge drinking	14.2%
No physical activity	26.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	40.7%
Depression	18.6%
Fair or poor health	18.0%
Poor mental health	14.1%
Poor physical health	11.0%
No health insurance	14.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.3%
Visited dentist	62.8%
Cholesterol screening	91.8%
Teeth loss	15.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	9	2.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	21.3%
Under 18	13.8%
18–64 years	18.9%
65 and over	44.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	62.6%
Public insurance	46.2%
No insurance	5.1%
Uninsured under 19	4.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	471	95.3%
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)	482	97.6%
Born in same state	463	93.7%
Born in different state	364	73.7%
Foreign born	19	3.8%
Naturalized citizen	12	2.4%
Not a US citizen	12	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	144	29.1%
Italian	40	8.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	27	5.5%
Dutch	8	1.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.9%
Internet access	99.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 23126

What city is ZIP code 23126 in?

ZIP code 23126 is primarily assigned to Newtown, Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 23126 in?

ZIP code 23126 falls within King And Queen County, Virginia.

Does ZIP code 23126 have a large retiree population?

53% of households in ZIP code 23126 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 23126 mostly owner-occupied?

88% of occupied units in ZIP code 23126 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 23126?

ZIP code 23126 has an estimated population of 494 residents, with a density of 22 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 23126?

The median household income in ZIP code 23126 is $80,038, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 23126 in?

ZIP code 23126 observes the EST timezone.