23146 ZIP Code — Rockville, VA

Hanover County, Virginia

ZIP code 23146 is located in Rockville, Virginia, within Hanover County. It covers approximately 32.27 square miles and serves a population of 3,347 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 804.

About ZIP code 23146

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 $420,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 93%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $129,327. The poverty rate of 2% is below the national average. 39% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 32 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is high — 52% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 23146 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,347

population

32.27

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

23146 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 23146

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 23146. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Rockville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

23129 Oilville (4.3 mi) 23103 Manakin Sabot (5.4 mi) 23102 Maidens (6.4 mi) 23039 Crozier (7 mi) 23233 Henrico (7.1 mi) 23192 Montpelier (7.4 mi) 23238 Henrico (9.1 mi) 23059 Glen Allen (9.3 mi) 23060 Glen Allen (10.8 mi) 23294 Henrico (11.4 mi) 23229 Henrico (11.7 mi) 23005 Ashland (12 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	3,347
Population density	104 / sq mi
State FIPS	51
County FIPS	085

Geography
Land area	32.27 sq mi
Water area	0.49 sq mi
Latitude	37.7239
Longitude	-77.7125
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	10.3%	25.3%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	31.0%	29.3%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	41.2%	34.6%	26.3%
Over $200k	17.4%	10.9%	11.6%

Demographics & statistics

3,347

Population

104

People per sq mi

50.3

Median age

$129,327

Median household income

$56,209

Per capita income

$420,300

Median home value

$1,750

Median monthly rent

92.9%

Home ownership

2.1%

Poverty rate

2.9%

Unemployment

1,205

Housing units

51.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

102

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

103

25–34

197

35–44

184

307

45–54

287

138

55–59

129

219

60–64

204

193

65–74

181

151

75–84

141

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	648	19.4%
18 and over	2,699	80.6%
65 and over	689	20.6%
Median age	50.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 85.2%

Black or African American 5.8%

Two or more races 4.1%

Asian 2.6%

Hispanic or Latino 1.2%

Other race 1.2%

Group	Count	%
White	2,885	85.2%
Black or African American	197	5.8%
Two or more races	139	4.1%
Asian	87	2.6%
Hispanic or Latino	39	1.2%
Other race	39	1.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	10.3%	25.3%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	31.0%	29.3%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	41.2%	34.6%	26.3%
Over $200k	17.4%	10.9%	11.6%

$15k–$25k 0.6%

$35k–$50k 9.4%

$50k–$75k 12.2%

$75k–$100k 16.9%

$100k–$150k 17.5%

$150k–$200k 13.7%

$200k+ 29.6%

Range	% of households
$15k–$25k	0.6%
$35k–$50k	9.4%
$50k–$75k	12.2%
$75k–$100k	16.9%
$100k–$150k	17.5%
$150k–$200k	13.7%
$200k+	29.6%
Median income	$129,327

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.3%

$50k–$100k 0.7%

$100k–$150k 0.9%

$150k–$200k 4.3%

$200k–$300k 18.8%

$300k–$500k 39.4%

$500k–$1M 29.8%

$1M+ 3.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$420,300
Median rent / month	$1,750
Owner occupied	92.9%
Renter occupied	7.1%
Vacant	3.2%
Single-family detached	96.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	3.2%
Median rooms	7.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.66

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	8.0%
2000–2009	20.4%
1990–1999	18.1%
1980–1989	19.1%
1970–1979	17.5%
1960–1969	4.6%
1950–1959	8.5%
1940–1949	1.5%
1939 or earlier	2.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	9.5%
3 bedrooms	50.0%
4 bedrooms	32.1%
5+ bedrooms	8.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	6.2%
2 vehicles	39.1%
3 or more	54.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.8%
Electricity	71.7%
Propane / LP gas	13.1%
Fuel oil	10.7%
Wood	2.3%
No fuel used	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	959	76.6%
Cohabiting couple	91	7.3%
Male householder, no spouse	107	8.5%
Female householder, no spouse	95	7.6%
Households with children under 18	385	30.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	448	35.8%
Average household size	2.66

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	22.7%	13.7%
Married	66.5%	74.3%
Separated	0.0%	0.2%
Widowed	1.2%	4.7%
Divorced	9.6%	7.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.7%

Some HS, no diploma 0.7%

HS graduate 20.6%

Some college, no degree 21.3%

Associate's degree 4.7%

Bachelor's degree 33.5%

Graduate / professional 18.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	98.6%
Bachelor's or higher	51.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	74	11.7%
Kindergarten	50	7.9%
Elementary school	196	30.9%
High school	221	34.8%
College / grad school	94	14.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 22.4%

Finance & real estate 11.8%

Professional & management 9.4%

Construction 8.7%

Retail trade 8.0%

Agriculture & mining 7.7%

Other services 6.9%

Public administration 6.3%

Manufacturing 5.9%

Wholesale trade 5.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.0%

Transportation & utilities 2.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	54.7%
Service	6.5%
Sales & office	19.5%
Natural resources & construction	12.7%
Production & transportation	6.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.7%
Government	12.1%
Self-employed	6.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	84.5%
Carpool	5.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.1%
Work from home	10.4%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	31.9

Poverty

All people 2.1%

Under 18 years 2.8%

18 and over 2.0%

Married-couple families 0.8%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.3%
Retirement income	36.5%
Supplemental Security	1.9%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.5%
High blood pressure	35.9%
High cholesterol	35.6%
Diabetes	10.2%
Heart disease	6.0%
Stroke	2.7%
Asthma	8.8%
Arthritis	27.5%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	5.9%
Cancer	7.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	13.7%
Binge drinking	15.4%
No physical activity	18.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.7%
Depression	19.1%
Fair or poor health	11.6%
Poor mental health	11.9%
Poor physical health	8.5%
No health insurance	8.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.4%
Visited dentist	75.9%
Cholesterol screening	93.7%
Teeth loss	7.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	244	9.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	7.8%
Under 18	2.3%
18–64 years	4.6%
65 and over	22.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	81.7%
Public insurance	26.4%
No insurance	6.3%
Uninsured under 19	3.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,150	94.1%
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)	3,243	96.9%
Born in same state	3,243	96.9%
Born in different state	2,193	65.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	104	3.1%
Not a US citizen	76	73.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	660	19.7%
Arab	530	15.8%
Italian	211	6.3%
Irish	31	0.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	21	0.6%
Dutch	20	0.6%
German	9	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.4%
Internet access	97.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 23146

What city is ZIP code 23146 in?

ZIP code 23146 is primarily assigned to Rockville, Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 23146 in?

ZIP code 23146 falls within Hanover County, Virginia.

Is ZIP code 23146 mostly owner-occupied?

93% of occupied units in ZIP code 23146 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 23146?

52% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

Does ZIP code 23146 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 23146 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 23146?

The median household income in ZIP code 23146 is $129,327, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 23146 in?

ZIP code 23146 observes the EST timezone.