23156 ZIP Code — Shacklefords, VA

King And Queen County, Virginia

ZIP code 23156 is located in Shacklefords, Virginia, within King And Queen County. It covers approximately 42.07 square miles and serves a population of 1,384 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 804.

About ZIP code 23156

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $173,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $40,192. Poverty affects 30% of residents, above the national average. 60% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 38 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 14% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 23156 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,384

population

42.07

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

23156 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 23156

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 23156. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Shacklefords	Acceptable
Shacklefords	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

23110 Mattaponi (3.9 mi) 23011 Barhamsville (6.6 mi) 23149 Saluda (6.7 mi) 23032 Church View (9.3 mi) 23175 Urbanna (9.6 mi) 23181 West Point (10.3 mi) 23061 Gloucester (10.9 mi) 23089 Lanexa (11.2 mi) 23092 Locust Hill (11.7 mi) 23168 Toano (12 mi) 23188 Williamsburg (12.6 mi) 23085 King And Queen Court House (14.5 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,384
Population density	33 / sq mi
State FIPS	51
County FIPS	097

Geography
Land area	42.07 sq mi
Water area	5.10 sq mi
Latitude	37.5385
Longitude	-76.7139
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	42.7%	41.6%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	40.1%	31.5%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	14.3%	22.4%	26.3%
Over $200k	2.8%	4.5%	11.6%

Demographics & statistics

1,384

Population

People per sq mi

54.1

Median age

$40,192

Median household income

$29,576

Per capita income

$173,800

Median home value

$1,050

Median monthly rent

85.6%

Home ownership

29.9%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

739

Housing units

13.7%

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

211

65–74

136

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	245	17.7%
18 and over	1,139	82.3%
65 and over	439	31.7%
Median age	54.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 53.3%

Black or African American 19.1%

Hispanic or Latino 11.1%

Other race 11.1%

Two or more races 5.3%

Group	Count	%
White	830	53.3%
Black or African American	298	19.1%
Hispanic or Latino	173	11.1%
Other race	173	11.1%
Two or more races	83	5.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	42.7%	41.6%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	40.1%	31.5%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	14.3%	22.4%	26.3%
Over $200k	2.8%	4.5%	11.6%

Under $10k 6.0%

$10k–$15k 9.8%

$15k–$25k 13.5%

$25k–$35k 12.5%

$35k–$50k 10.4%

$50k–$75k 8.4%

$75k–$100k 11.9%

$100k–$150k 22.5%

$150k–$200k 2.1%

$200k+ 3.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.0%
$10k–$15k	9.8%
$15k–$25k	13.5%
$25k–$35k	12.5%
$35k–$50k	10.4%
$50k–$75k	8.4%
$75k–$100k	11.9%
$100k–$150k	22.5%
$150k–$200k	2.1%
$200k+	3.0%
Median income	$40,192

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 13.5%

$50k–$100k 5.9%

$100k–$150k 18.4%

$150k–$200k 18.2%

$200k–$300k 18.4%

$300k–$500k 14.3%

$500k–$1M 11.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$173,800
Median rent / month	$1,050
Owner occupied	85.6%
Renter occupied	14.4%
Vacant	30.6%
Single-family detached	76.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	22.2%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.19

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.8%
2000–2009	14.0%
1990–1999	21.8%
1980–1989	19.1%
1970–1979	12.7%
1960–1969	0.7%
1950–1959	6.7%
1940–1949	8.3%
1939 or earlier	11.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	7.1%
2 bedrooms	26.1%
3 bedrooms	53.3%
4 bedrooms	7.3%
5+ bedrooms	6.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.7%
1 vehicle	17.7%
2 vehicles	27.9%
3 or more	50.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.3%
Electricity	82.5%
Propane / LP gas	11.4%
Wood	3.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	366	64.2%
Cohabiting couple	9	1.6%
Male householder, no spouse	97	17.0%
Female householder, no spouse	98	17.2%
Households with children under 18	132	23.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	315	55.3%
Average household size	2.43

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	19.4%	22.6%
Married	59.6%	55.1%
Separated	13.3%	6.2%
Widowed	1.8%	6.4%
Divorced	6.0%	9.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 8.2%

Some HS, no diploma 11.6%

HS graduate 34.1%

Some college, no degree 23.9%

Associate's degree 8.5%

Bachelor's degree 9.3%

Graduate / professional 4.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	80.2%
Bachelor's or higher	13.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	62	32.0%
High school	102	52.6%
College / grad school	30	15.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 17.8%

Manufacturing 17.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 11.8%

Professional & management 9.3%

Retail trade 9.1%

Wholesale trade 7.7%

Construction 6.9%

Agriculture & mining 6.6%

Public administration 6.2%

Other services 2.9%

Transportation & utilities 2.3%

Finance & real estate 1.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	31.1%
Service	12.4%
Sales & office	10.6%
Natural resources & construction	31.7%
Production & transportation	14.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.9%
Government	9.7%
Self-employed	8.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	95.9%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	4.1%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	37.6

Poverty

All people 29.9%

Under 18 years 81.6%

18 and over 18.8%

Married-couple families 9.3%

Female-led households 67.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	60.2%
Retirement income	34.7%
Supplemental Security	4.4%
Cash public assistance	7.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	13.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.3%
High blood pressure	39.6%
High cholesterol	35.2%
Diabetes	13.2%
Heart disease	7.0%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	29.1%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	7.5%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.4%
Binge drinking	14.8%
No physical activity	24.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.9%
Depression	19.5%
Fair or poor health	16.7%
Poor mental health	13.9%
Poor physical health	10.8%
No health insurance	13.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.4%
Visited dentist	65.5%
Cholesterol screening	91.4%
Teeth loss	13.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	96	8.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.0%
Under 18	3.7%
18–64 years	10.1%
65 and over	22.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	51.2%
Public insurance	52.9%
No insurance	14.6%
Uninsured under 19	37.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,332	96.2%
Spanish	62	4.7%
Other Indo-European	62	4.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,363	98.5%
Born in same state	1,340	96.8%
Born in different state	936	67.6%
Foreign born	23	1.7%
Naturalized citizen	21	1.5%
Not a US citizen	21	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	277	20%
French	188	13.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	82	5.9%
English	8	0.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.2%
Internet access	93.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 23156

What city is ZIP code 23156 in?

ZIP code 23156 is primarily assigned to Shacklefords, Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 23156 in?

ZIP code 23156 falls within King And Queen County, Virginia.

Does ZIP code 23156 have a large retiree population?

60% of households in ZIP code 23156 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 23156 have an older population?

32% of residents in ZIP code 23156 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 23156?

30% of residents in ZIP code 23156 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 23156 mostly owner-occupied?

86% of occupied units in ZIP code 23156 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 23156 in?

ZIP code 23156 observes the EST timezone.