23176 ZIP Code — Wake, VA

Middlesex County, Virginia

ZIP code 23176 is located in Wake, Virginia, within Middlesex County. It covers approximately 4.64 square miles and serves a population of 399 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 804.

About ZIP code 23176

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $233,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 89%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $70,217. 67% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 31% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is high — 46% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 16% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 30%.

Overall, ZIP code 23176 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

399

population

4.64

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

23176 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 23176

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 23176. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Wake	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

23071 Hartfield (1.7 mi) 23070 Hardyville (2.2 mi) 23169 Topping (2.3 mi) 23043 Deltaville (4.4 mi) 23092 Locust Hill (4.7 mi) 23035 Cobbs Creek (5.2 mi) 23050 Dutton (5.3 mi) 22578 White Stone (5.9 mi) 23068 Hallieford (6.8 mi) 22480 Irvington (6.8 mi) 23128 North (7.7 mi) 22576 Weems (8.6 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	399
Population density	86 / sq mi
State FIPS	51
County FIPS	119

Geography
Land area	4.64 sq mi
Water area	3.09 sq mi
Latitude	37.5663
Longitude	-76.4296
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	23.3%	42.5%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	60.2%	33.9%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	10.8%	19.1%	26.3%
Over $200k	5.7%	4.4%	11.6%

Demographics & statistics

399

Population

People per sq mi

61.4

Median age

$70,217

Median household income

$45,605

Per capita income

$233,100

Median home value

Median monthly rent

88.5%

Home ownership

0.8%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

299

Housing units

46.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

20–24

25–34

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	43	10.8%
18 and over	356	89.2%
65 and over	141	35.3%
Median age	61.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 75.7%

Black or African American 24.3%

Group	Count	%
White	302	75.7%
Black or African American	97	24.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	23.3%	42.5%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	60.2%	33.9%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	10.8%	19.1%	26.3%
Over $200k	5.7%	4.4%	11.6%

$25k–$35k 15.1%

$35k–$50k 2.3%

$50k–$75k 51.8%

$75k–$100k 7.3%

$100k–$150k 23.4%

Range	% of households
$25k–$35k	15.1%
$35k–$50k	2.3%
$50k–$75k	51.8%
$75k–$100k	7.3%
$100k–$150k	23.4%
Median income	$70,217

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 10.4%

$100k–$150k 14.5%

$150k–$200k 10.4%

$200k–$300k 31.1%

$300k–$500k 33.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$233,100
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	88.5%
Renter occupied	11.5%
Vacant	32.7%
Single-family detached	86.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	13.6%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	1.94

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	16.7%
2000–2009	8.3%
1990–1999	13.3%
1980–1989	12.0%
1970–1979	4.6%
1960–1969	8.3%
1950–1959	28.1%
1940–1949	6.8%
1939 or earlier	1.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	35.2%
3 bedrooms	62.3%
4 bedrooms	1.9%
5+ bedrooms	0.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	21.6%
2 vehicles	27.5%
3 or more	50.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	5.5%
Electricity	73.9%
Propane / LP gas	18.3%
Fuel oil	2.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	93	42.7%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	28	12.8%
Female householder, no spouse	97	44.5%
Households with children under 18	25	11.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	122	56.0%
Average household size	1.83

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	19.9%	9.2%
Married	55.3%	40.5%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	5.1%
Divorced	24.8%	45.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 9.9%

Some HS, no diploma 6.5%

HS graduate 12.7%

Some college, no degree 19.5%

Associate's degree 5.1%

Bachelor's degree 35.4%

Graduate / professional 10.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	83.6%
Bachelor's or higher	46.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	13	44.8%
Elementary school	16	55.2%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 38.6%

Professional & management 25.9%

Manufacturing 24.1%

Retail trade 6.0%

Transportation & utilities 5.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	26.5%
Service	6.0%
Sales & office	54.8%
Natural resources & construction	5.4%
Production & transportation	7.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	93.4%
Government	4.2%
Self-employed	2.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	69.3%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	30.7%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.6

Poverty

All people 0.8%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 0.8%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	67.4%
Retirement income	34.4%
Supplemental Security	6.9%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.6%
High blood pressure	38.8%
High cholesterol	36.8%
Diabetes	12.6%
Heart disease	7.6%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	31.2%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	8.6%
Cancer	7.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.5%
Binge drinking	15.4%
No physical activity	24.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.6%
Depression	21.6%
Fair or poor health	16.7%
Poor mental health	14.0%
Poor physical health	11.4%
No health insurance	12.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.0%
Visited dentist	63.1%
Cholesterol screening	91.2%
Teeth loss	13.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	56	15.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	29.8%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	28.4%
65 and over	41.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	69.7%
Public insurance	59.1%
No insurance	3.8%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	372	93.2%
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)	399	100.0%
Born in same state	375	94.0%
Born in different state	238	59.6%
Foreign born	24	6.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	155	38.8%
Italian	44	11%
Arab	29	7.3%
Polish	12	3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Norwegian	9	2.3%
Dutch	7	1.8%
Irish	6	1.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	54.6%
Internet access	97.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 23176

What city is ZIP code 23176 in?

ZIP code 23176 is primarily assigned to Wake, Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 23176 in?

ZIP code 23176 falls within Middlesex County, Virginia.

Does ZIP code 23176 have a large retiree population?

67% of households in ZIP code 23176 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 23176 have an older population?

35% of residents in ZIP code 23176 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 23176 mostly owner-occupied?

89% of occupied units in ZIP code 23176 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 23176 have a large veteran population?

16% of civilians in ZIP code 23176 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 23176 in?

ZIP code 23176 observes the EST timezone.