23177 ZIP Code — Walkerton, VA

King And Queen County, Virginia

ZIP code 23177 is located in Walkerton, Virginia, within King And Queen County. It covers approximately 20.71 square miles and serves a population of 749 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 804.

About ZIP code 23177

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 $197,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 73%.

Median household income is $80,375. 41% 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 34 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

749

population

20.71

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

23177 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 23177

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 23177. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Walkerton	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

23086 King William (5.9 mi) 23148 Saint Stephens Church (8.3 mi) 23085 King And Queen Court House (10 mi) 23009 Aylett (10.4 mi) 23106 Manquin (10.7 mi) 22560 Tappahannock (11.8 mi) 22454 Dunnsville (11.9 mi) 23181 West Point (12.8 mi) 23124 New Kent (13.7 mi) 23126 Newtown (13.9 mi) 22437 Center Cross (15.8 mi) 23111 Mechanicsville (16.2 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	749
Population density	36 / sq mi
State FIPS	51
County FIPS	097

Geography
Land area	20.71 sq mi
Water area	1.99 sq mi
Latitude	37.7455
Longitude	-77.0133
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	36.2%	41.6%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	50.6%	31.5%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	7.3%	22.4%	26.3%
Over $200k	5.9%	4.5%	11.6%

Demographics & statistics

749

Population

People per sq mi

45.8

Median age

$80,375

Median household income

$38,322

Per capita income

$197,300

Median home value

$897

Median monthly rent

72.8%

Home ownership

7.9%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

300

Housing units

22.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

25–34

120

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	43	5.7%
18 and over	706	94.3%
65 and over	161	21.5%
Median age	45.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 69.7%

Black or African American 29.1%

Two or more races 1.2%

Group	Count	%
White	522	69.7%
Black or African American	218	29.1%
Two or more races	9	1.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	36.2%	41.6%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	50.6%	31.5%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	7.3%	22.4%	26.3%
Over $200k	5.9%	4.5%	11.6%

$10k–$15k 12.4%

$15k–$25k 14.5%

$25k–$35k 0.5%

$35k–$50k 11.3%

$50k–$75k 10.8%

$75k–$100k 26.4%

$100k–$150k 18.2%

$150k–$200k 1.8%

$200k+ 4.0%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	12.4%
$15k–$25k	14.5%
$25k–$35k	0.5%
$35k–$50k	11.3%
$50k–$75k	10.8%
$75k–$100k	26.4%
$100k–$150k	18.2%
$150k–$200k	1.8%
$200k+	4.0%
Median income	$80,375

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 6.9%

$100k–$150k 15.9%

$150k–$200k 30.4%

$200k–$300k 13.4%

$300k–$500k 27.5%

$1M+ 5.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$197,300
Median rent / month	$897
Owner occupied	72.8%
Renter occupied	27.2%
Vacant	6.0%
Single-family detached	92.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	3.5%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	1.81

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	39.2%
1990–1999	7.2%
1980–1989	12.7%
1970–1979	22.3%
1960–1969	1.5%
1950–1959	9.4%
1940–1949	1.7%
1939 or earlier	6.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	14.1%
3 bedrooms	61.5%
4 bedrooms	18.4%
5+ bedrooms	6.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	12.9%
1 vehicle	25.3%
2 vehicles	12.4%
3 or more	49.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	64.1%
Propane / LP gas	15.3%
Fuel oil	8.2%
Wood	5.0%
No fuel used	7.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	85	22.4%
Cohabiting couple	124	32.7%
Male householder, no spouse	44	11.6%
Female householder, no spouse	126	33.2%
Households with children under 18	29	7.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	144	38.0%
Average household size	1.98

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	54.8%	39.5%
Married	23.1%	22.1%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	5.3%	12.7%
Divorced	16.8%	25.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 18.7%

HS graduate 19.7%

Some college, no degree 34.3%

Associate's degree 5.4%

Bachelor's degree 15.0%

Graduate / professional 6.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	81.3%
Bachelor's or higher	22.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	6	16.2%
Kindergarten	11	29.7%
Elementary school	20	54.1%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 45.4%

Transportation & utilities 16.8%

Retail trade 9.0%

Professional & management 7.6%

Agriculture & mining 6.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.3%

Manufacturing 3.7%

Construction 2.7%

Public administration 1.8%

Finance & real estate 1.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	43.1%
Service	20.7%
Sales & office	26.8%
Natural resources & construction	5.9%
Production & transportation	3.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	88.8%
Government	10.0%
Self-employed	1.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	86.9%
Carpool	6.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	4.7%
Other means	1.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	34.3

Poverty

All people 7.9%

Under 18 years 20.9%

18 and over 7.1%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	40.6%
Retirement income	32.2%
Supplemental Security	4.5%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	8.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.8%
High blood pressure	42.3%
High cholesterol	36.9%
Diabetes	14.2%
Heart disease	7.7%
Stroke	4.1%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	31.1%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	8.1%
Cancer	7.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.8%
Binge drinking	13.8%
No physical activity	26.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.0%
Depression	19.1%
Fair or poor health	18.0%
Poor mental health	13.5%
Poor physical health	11.5%
No health insurance	12.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.4%
Visited dentist	64.2%
Cholesterol screening	92.4%
Teeth loss	14.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	34	4.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.2%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	6.1%
65 and over	54.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	72.8%
Public insurance	37.0%
No insurance	4.7%
Uninsured under 19	20.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	737	98.4%
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)	741	98.9%
Born in same state	726	96.9%
Born in different state	518	69.2%
Foreign born	15	2.0%
Naturalized citizen	8	1.1%
Not a US citizen	8	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	118	15.8%
French	91	12.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	32	4.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	50.6%
Internet access	81.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 23177

What city is ZIP code 23177 in?

ZIP code 23177 is primarily assigned to Walkerton, Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 23177 in?

ZIP code 23177 falls within King And Queen County, Virginia.

Does ZIP code 23177 have a large retiree population?

41% of households in ZIP code 23177 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 23177?

ZIP code 23177 has an estimated population of 749 residents, with a density of 36 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 23177?

The median home value in ZIP code 23177 is $197,300.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 23177?

The median household income in ZIP code 23177 is $80,375, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 23177 in?

ZIP code 23177 observes the EST timezone.