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Amelia County
Amelia Court House, VA
23002
23002 ZIP Code — Amelia Court House, VA
Amelia County, Virginia
ZIP code 23002 is located in
Amelia Court House ,
Virginia ,
within Amelia County .
It covers approximately 256.12 square miles and serves a population of
10,664 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 804 .
About ZIP code 23002
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 $224,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $61,302. 39% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with construction as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 36 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.
College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.
Overall, ZIP code 23002 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
10,664
Population density
42 / sq mi
State FIPS
51
County FIPS
007
Geography
Land area
256.12 sq mi
Water area
1.98 sq mi
Latitude
37.3479
Longitude
-77.9636
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
804
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
36.4%
36.9%
32.9%
$50k – $100k
38.0%
34.5%
29.2%
$100k – $200k
21.2%
24.8%
26.3%
Over $200k
4.4%
3.7%
11.6%
Demographics & statistics
$61,302
Median household income
$224,700
Median home value
$1,305
Median monthly rent
17.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 2,404 22.5% 18 and over 8,260 77.5% 65 and over 2,200 20.6% Median age 43.7 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
20.1%
Group Count % White 8,002 73.4% Black or African American 2,187 20.1% Two or more races 475 4.4% Hispanic or Latino 243 2.2%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
36.4%
36.9%
32.9%
$50k – $100k
38.0%
34.5%
29.2%
$100k – $200k
21.2%
24.8%
26.3%
Over $200k
4.4%
3.7%
11.6%
Range % of households Under $10k 7.2% $10k–$15k 2.5% $15k–$25k 5.6% $25k–$35k 8.7% $35k–$50k 16.8% $50k–$75k 14.9% $75k–$100k 22.3% $100k–$150k 10.2% $150k–$200k 6.6% $200k+ 5.2% Median income $61,302
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $224,700 Median rent / month $1,305 Owner occupied 83.6% Renter occupied 16.4% Vacant 8.3% Single-family detached 77.7% Large apartment buildings 0.6% Mobile homes 20.5% Median rooms 6.2 Avg household size (owned) 2.38
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 1.0% 2010–2019 9.4% 2000–2009 22.2% 1990–1999 18.1% 1980–1989 17.0% 1970–1979 9.5% 1960–1969 7.4% 1950–1959 6.0% 1940–1949 0.8% 1939 or earlier 8.5%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 1.4% 1 bedroom 1.8% 2 bedrooms 13.4% 3 bedrooms 65.0% 4 bedrooms 15.3% 5+ bedrooms 3.1%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 3.2% 1 vehicle 18.9% 2 vehicles 31.7% 3 or more 46.2%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 1.1% Electricity 70.8% Propane / LP gas 11.9% Fuel oil 8.2% Wood 6.8% Solar 0.9% No fuel used 0.4%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 2,479 58.6% Cohabiting couple 133 3.1% Male householder, no spouse 712 16.8% Female householder, no spouse 903 21.4% Households with children under 18 1,245 29.5% Households with seniors (65+) 1,614 38.2% Average household size 2.50
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 21.1% 21.1% Married 62.3% 57.3% Separated 2.4% 1.1% Widowed 4.9% 13.2% Divorced 9.2% 7.3%
Education
Some college, no degree
13.0%
Graduate / professional
4.1%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 85.9% Bachelor's or higher 17.5%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 70 3.3% Kindergarten 214 10.0% Elementary school 1,086 50.7% High school 572 26.7% College / grad school 198 9.3%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
17.2%
Professional & management
8.2%
Public administration
6.6%
Transportation & utilities
6.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
5.9%
Finance & real estate
4.0%
Agriculture & mining
2.4%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 27.5% Service 16.1% Sales & office 16.4% Natural resources & construction 23.1% Production & transportation 16.8%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 75.7% Government 17.1% Self-employed 7.2% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 82.9% Carpool 3.2% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.8% Work from home 9.7% Other means 3.3% Avg commute (minutes) 36.4
Poverty
Married-couple families
7.3%
Female-led households
14.7%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 39.2% Retirement income 28.3% Supplemental Security 5.9% Cash public assistance 2.4% Food stamps / SNAP 15.6%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 36.2% High blood pressure 40.1% High cholesterol 35.5% Diabetes 12.8% Heart disease 6.9% Stroke 3.7% Asthma 10.0% Arthritis 29.5% Kidney disease 3.2% Pulmonary disease 7.9% Cancer 7.0%
Behavior / access % Smoking 19.8% Binge drinking 14.9% No physical activity 24.7% Less than 7 hrs sleep 36.1% Depression 20.7% Fair or poor health 17.3% Poor mental health 14.4% Poor physical health 11.1% No health insurance 14.0% Visited doctor (checkup) 77.5% Visited dentist 64.2% Cholesterol screening 91.0% Teeth loss 14.1%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 976 11.8%
Disability % Any disability 15.0% Under 18 6.3% 18–64 years 10.7% 65 and over 37.3%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 74.5% Public insurance 37.5% No insurance 5.4% Uninsured under 19 0.6%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 10,067 94.4% Spanish 129 1.3% Other Indo-European 129 1.3% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 10,526 98.7% Born in same state 10,501 98.5% Born in different state 8,466 79.4% Foreign born 25 0.2% Naturalized citizen 138 1.3% Not a US citizen 28 20.3%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 1,476 13.8% French 1,304 12.2%
Ancestry Count % Arab 982 9.2% English 20 0.2%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 39.6% Internet access 87.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 23002
What city is ZIP code 23002 in?
ZIP code 23002 is primarily assigned to Amelia Court House, Virginia.
What county is ZIP code 23002 in?
ZIP code 23002 falls within Amelia County, Virginia.
Is ZIP code 23002 mostly owner-occupied?
84% of occupied units in ZIP code 23002 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
Does ZIP code 23002 have a large retiree population?
39% of households in ZIP code 23002 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Does ZIP code 23002 have a large veteran population?
12% of civilians in ZIP code 23002 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the population of ZIP code 23002?
ZIP code 23002 has an estimated population of 10,664 residents, with a density of 42 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 23002 in?
ZIP code 23002 observes the EST timezone.
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