23005 ZIP Code — Ashland, VA
Hanover County, Virginia
ZIP code 23005 is located in Ashland, Virginia, within Hanover County. It covers approximately 69.28 square miles and serves a population of 19,244 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 804.
About ZIP code 23005
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Much of the housing stock is relatively new, reflecting recent development activity. Median home value is $359,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 73%.
The gap between median ($86,136) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 34% 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 25 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 40% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
19,244
population
69.28
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
23005 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 23005
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 23005. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Ashland | Acceptable |
| Ashland | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
23059 Glen Allen (4.2 mi)
23060 Glen Allen (6.8 mi)
23047 Doswell (7.2 mi)
23069 Hanover (8.9 mi)
23228 Henrico (9.1 mi)
23294 Henrico (9.2 mi)
23233 Henrico (9.9 mi)
23227 Richmond (10.1 mi)
23192 Montpelier (10.8 mi)
23116 Mechanicsville (10.9 mi)
23288 Henrico (11.6 mi)
23230 Richmond (11.7 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 19,244 |
| Population density | 278 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 51 |
| County FIPS | 085 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 69.28 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.57 sq mi |
| Latitude | 37.7555 |
| Longitude | -77.4959 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 804 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 32.5% | 25.3% | 32.9% |
| $50k – $100k | 28.1% | 29.3% | 29.2% |
| $100k – $200k | 32.0% | 34.6% | 26.3% |
| Over $200k | 7.3% | 10.9% | 11.6% |
Demographics & statistics
19,244
Population
278
People per sq mi
37.6
Median age
$86,136
Median household income
$42,724
Per capita income
$359,500
Median home value
$1,228
Median monthly rent
72.5%
Home ownership
10.0%
Poverty rate
3.7%
Unemployment
5,430
Housing units
39.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
518
Under 5
568
496
5–9
543
472
10–14
516
769
15–19
843
879
20–24
963
1,062
25–34
1,164
1,025
35–44
1,122
1,138
45–54
1,246
550
55–59
602
530
60–64
581
1,019
65–74
1,117
472
75–84
518
253
85+
278
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3,817 | 19.8% |
| 18 and over | 15,427 | 80.2% |
| 65 and over | 3,657 | 19.0% |
| Median age | 37.6 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
73.4%
Black or African American
14.2%
Hispanic or Latino
4.6%
Two or more races
4.1%
Other race
2.5%
Asian
0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 14,797 | 73.4% |
| Black or African American | 2,857 | 14.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 923 | 4.6% |
| Two or more races | 825 | 4.1% |
| Other race | 498 | 2.5% |
| Asian | 183 | 0.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 50 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 34 | 0.2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 32.5% | 25.3% | 32.9% |
| $50k – $100k | 28.1% | 29.3% | 29.2% |
| $100k – $200k | 32.0% | 34.6% | 26.3% |
| Over $200k | 7.3% | 10.9% | 11.6% |
Under $10k
3.0%
$10k–$15k
0.6%
$15k–$25k
6.3%
$25k–$35k
9.8%
$35k–$50k
8.0%
$50k–$75k
17.9%
$75k–$100k
10.7%
$100k–$150k
16.2%
$150k–$200k
13.7%
$200k+
13.9%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.0% |
| $10k–$15k | 0.6% |
| $15k–$25k | 6.3% |
| $25k–$35k | 9.8% |
| $35k–$50k | 8.0% |
| $50k–$75k | 17.9% |
| $75k–$100k | 10.7% |
| $100k–$150k | 16.2% |
| $150k–$200k | 13.7% |
| $200k+ | 13.9% |
| Median income | $86,136 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
6.1%
$50k–$100k
1.0%
$100k–$150k
2.5%
$150k–$200k
4.8%
$200k–$300k
22.3%
$300k–$500k
40.5%
$500k–$1M
21.4%
$1M+
1.5%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $359,500 |
| Median rent / month | $1,228 |
| Owner occupied | 72.5% |
| Renter occupied | 27.5% |
| Vacant | 6.4% |
| Single-family detached | 75.5% |
| Large apartment buildings | 3.3% |
| Mobile homes | 6.2% |
| Median rooms | 6.4 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.64 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.8% |
| 2010–2019 | 17.6% |
| 2000–2009 | 10.8% |
| 1990–1999 | 12.6% |
| 1980–1989 | 16.4% |
| 1970–1979 | 15.4% |
| 1960–1969 | 7.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 8.3% |
| 1940–1949 | 3.8% |
| 1939 or earlier | 7.2% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 4.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 2.9% |
| 2 bedrooms | 17.8% |
| 3 bedrooms | 44.2% |
| 4 bedrooms | 23.9% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 7.3% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.8% |
| 1 vehicle | 27.4% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.9% |
| 3 or more | 31.8% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 14.0% |
| Electricity | 74.0% |
| Propane / LP gas | 4.7% |
| Fuel oil | 5.1% |
| Wood | 2.1% |
| Solar | 0.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 3,646 | 53.2% |
| Cohabiting couple | 195 | 2.8% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 988 | 14.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,018 | 29.5% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,046 | 29.9% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,463 | 36.0% |
| Average household size | 2.59 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 37.7% | 33.8% |
| Married | 51.0% | 45.2% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 2.2% |
| Widowed | 3.4% | 7.5% |
| Divorced | 6.0% | 11.4% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
4.1%
Some HS, no diploma
4.5%
HS graduate
24.0%
Some college, no degree
18.8%
Associate's degree
8.7%
Bachelor's degree
25.6%
Graduate / professional
14.3%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 91.4% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 39.9% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 205 | 3.9% |
| Kindergarten | 139 | 2.6% |
| Elementary school | 1,499 | 28.3% |
| High school | 982 | 18.5% |
| College / grad school | 2,470 | 46.6% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
21.9%
Retail trade
10.4%
Finance & real estate
10.3%
Professional & management
9.7%
Construction
8.7%
Manufacturing
8.7%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.7%
Public administration
7.1%
Other services
4.6%
Transportation & utilities
4.5%
Wholesale trade
3.7%
Agriculture & mining
1.0%
Information
0.8%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 43.9% |
| Service | 14.8% |
| Sales & office | 19.3% |
| Natural resources & construction | 8.7% |
| Production & transportation | 13.4% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 77.9% |
| Government | 17.8% |
| Self-employed | 4.3% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 76.1% |
| Carpool | 5.3% |
| Public transit | 0.5% |
| Walk | 3.3% |
| Work from home | 14.1% |
| Other means | 0.8% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 24.9 |
Poverty
All people
10.0%
Under 18 years
20.9%
18 and over
7.1%
Married-couple families
3.6%
Female-led households
23.9%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 34.4% |
| Retirement income | 25.3% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.6% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.5% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 5.8% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.5% |
| High blood pressure | 34.7% |
| High cholesterol | 32.6% |
| Diabetes | 10.2% |
| Heart disease | 5.8% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Asthma | 9.5% |
| Arthritis | 25.7% |
| Kidney disease | 2.7% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.0% |
| Cancer | 6.7% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 14.9% |
| Binge drinking | 15.8% |
| No physical activity | 20.6% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 33.3% |
| Depression | 20.0% |
| Fair or poor health | 13.0% |
| Poor mental health | 13.6% |
| Poor physical health | 8.9% |
| No health insurance | 11.3% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 77.8% |
| Visited dentist | 72.2% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.5% |
| Teeth loss | 10.3% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,019 | 6.6% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 11.9% |
| Under 18 | 3.1% |
| 18–64 years | 7.6% |
| 65 and over | 35.2% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 75.1% |
| Public insurance | 31.8% |
| No insurance | 6.1% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 1.6% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 18,158 | 94.4% |
| Spanish | 474 | 2.6% |
| Other Indo-European | 307 | 1.7% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 125 | 0.7% |
| Other languages | 8 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 18,221 | 94.7% |
| Born in same state | 18,035 | 93.7% |
| Born in different state | 12,567 | 65.3% |
| Foreign born | 186 | 1.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,023 | 5.3% |
| Not a US citizen | 459 | 44.9% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 3,253 | 16.9% |
| Italian | 1,991 | 10.3% |
| Arab | 1,419 | 7.4% |
| English | 111 | 0.6% |
| German | 107 | 0.6% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 104 | 0.5% |
| Irish | 62 | 0.3% |
| Norwegian | 9 | 0% |
| Dutch | 8 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 35.6% |
| Internet access | 94.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 23005
What city is ZIP code 23005 in?
ZIP code 23005 is primarily assigned to Ashland, Virginia.
What county is ZIP code 23005 in?
ZIP code 23005 falls within Hanover County, Virginia.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 23005?
The median home value in ZIP code 23005 is $359,500.
What is the population of ZIP code 23005?
ZIP code 23005 has an estimated population of 19,244 residents, with a density of 278 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 23005?
The median household income in ZIP code 23005 is $86,136, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 23005 in?
ZIP code 23005 observes the EST timezone.