23009 ZIP Code — Aylett, VA

King William County, Virginia

ZIP code 23009 is located in Aylett, Virginia, within King William County. It covers approximately 81.17 square miles and serves a population of 7,814 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 804.

About ZIP code 23009

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 $259,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 91%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $85,960. 33% 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. An above-average commute of 35 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 23009 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

7,814

population

81.17

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

23009 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 23009

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 23009. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Aylett	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

23106 Manquin (5.9 mi) 23126 Newtown (7.9 mi) 23148 Saint Stephens Church (8 mi) 23069 Hanover (8.6 mi) 23177 Walkerton (10.4 mi) 22514 Milford (10.9 mi) 23116 Mechanicsville (12 mi) 23086 King William (12.7 mi) 22560 Tappahannock (13.5 mi) 23111 Mechanicsville (14.1 mi) 22427 Bowling Green (15.3 mi) 23047 Doswell (16.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	7,814
Population density	96 / sq mi
State FIPS	51
County FIPS	101

Geography
Land area	81.17 sq mi
Water area	0.88 sq mi
Latitude	37.8095
Longitude	-77.1865
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	30.2%	31.4%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	35.5%	37.1%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	30.4%	25.5%	26.3%
Over $200k	3.8%	6.0%	11.6%

Demographics & statistics

7,814

Population

People per sq mi

36.6

Median age

$85,960

Median household income

$35,394

Per capita income

$259,600

Median home value

$1,431

Median monthly rent

90.8%

Home ownership

9.3%

Poverty rate

2.3%

Unemployment

2,656

Housing units

23.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

281

Under 5

306

276

5–9

300

222

10–14

241

340

15–19

371

110

20–24

119

562

25–34

611

494

35–44

538

443

45–54

483

273

55–59

298

235

60–64

256

345

65–74

375

113

75–84

123

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	2,068	26.5%
18 and over	5,746	73.5%
65 and over	1,055	13.5%
Median age	36.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 83.7%

Black or African American 14.7%

Two or more races 1%

Hispanic or Latino 0.3%

Asian 0.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	6,557	83.7%
Black or African American	1,156	14.7%
Two or more races	76	1%
Hispanic or Latino	24	0.3%
Asian	13	0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	12	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	30.2%	31.4%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	35.5%	37.1%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	30.4%	25.5%	26.3%
Over $200k	3.8%	6.0%	11.6%

Under $10k 3.8%

$10k–$15k 1.9%

$15k–$25k 3.3%

$25k–$35k 5.9%

$35k–$50k 11.9%

$50k–$75k 16.8%

$75k–$100k 12.7%

$100k–$150k 30.4%

$150k–$200k 8.2%

$200k+ 5.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.8%
$10k–$15k	1.9%
$15k–$25k	3.3%
$25k–$35k	5.9%
$35k–$50k	11.9%
$50k–$75k	16.8%
$75k–$100k	12.7%
$100k–$150k	30.4%
$150k–$200k	8.2%
$200k+	5.1%
Median income	$85,960

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.3%

$50k–$100k 0.8%

$100k–$150k 5.4%

$150k–$200k 11.0%

$200k–$300k 50.6%

$300k–$500k 27.1%

$500k–$1M 2.3%

$1M+ 0.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$259,600
Median rent / month	$1,431
Owner occupied	90.8%
Renter occupied	9.2%
Vacant	3.5%
Single-family detached	95.1%
Large apartment buildings	1.7%
Mobile homes	0.9%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.78

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	16.3%
2000–2009	26.4%
1990–1999	31.3%
1980–1989	10.2%
1970–1979	6.2%
1960–1969	3.8%
1950–1959	3.3%
1940–1949	0.2%
1939 or earlier	2.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	5.9%
3 bedrooms	74.8%
4 bedrooms	17.8%
5+ bedrooms	1.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.7%
1 vehicle	17.5%
2 vehicles	29.1%
3 or more	48.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	0.1%
Electricity	89.1%
Propane / LP gas	3.3%
Fuel oil	1.6%
Wood	3.6%
Solar	2.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,704	60.5%
Cohabiting couple	202	7.2%
Male householder, no spouse	310	11.0%
Female householder, no spouse	599	21.3%
Households with children under 18	1,176	41.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	770	27.4%
Average household size	2.78

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	24.2%	26.5%
Married	64.8%	50.6%
Separated	0.2%	2.0%
Widowed	3.5%	10.3%
Divorced	7.3%	10.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.4%

Some HS, no diploma 3.3%

HS graduate 37.9%

Some college, no degree 28.6%

Associate's degree 6.9%

Bachelor's degree 16.9%

Graduate / professional 6.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.4%
Bachelor's or higher	23.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	129	6.9%
Kindergarten	131	7.0%
Elementary school	709	37.7%
High school	555	29.5%
College / grad school	356	18.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 19.8%

Retail trade 12.5%

Finance & real estate 10.3%

Manufacturing 10.0%

Construction 9.4%

Transportation & utilities 8.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.2%

Professional & management 7.1%

Public administration 6.6%

Other services 3.7%

Wholesale trade 2.7%

Information 1.3%

Agriculture & mining 1.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	35.7%
Service	18.7%
Sales & office	23.4%
Natural resources & construction	10.3%
Production & transportation	11.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.7%
Government	17.8%
Self-employed	4.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	85.4%
Carpool	7.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	6.6%
Other means	0.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	35.2

Poverty

All people 9.3%

Under 18 years 15.1%

18 and over 7.3%

Married-couple families 6.0%

Female-led households 12.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	32.8%
Retirement income	31.5%
Supplemental Security	5.6%
Cash public assistance	0.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.1%
High blood pressure	33.3%
High cholesterol	31.6%
Diabetes	9.7%
Heart disease	5.2%
Stroke	2.7%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	24.2%
Kidney disease	2.5%
Pulmonary disease	6.1%
Cancer	5.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.8%
Binge drinking	17.6%
No physical activity	21.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.1%
Depression	21.4%
Fair or poor health	13.3%
Poor mental health	14.4%
Poor physical health	9.3%
No health insurance	11.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.1%
Visited dentist	64.9%
Cholesterol screening	90.7%
Teeth loss	11.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	671	11.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.7%
Under 18	2.1%
18–64 years	14.0%
65 and over	20.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	80.0%
Public insurance	30.2%
No insurance	6.0%
Uninsured under 19	6.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	7,227	92.5%
Spanish	22	0.3%
Other Indo-European	9	0.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	13	0.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	7,639	97.8%
Born in same state	7,544	96.5%
Born in different state	5,627	72.0%
Foreign born	95	1.2%
Naturalized citizen	175	2.2%
Not a US citizen	155	88.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	1,540	19.7%
French	1,231	15.8%
Italian	780	10%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	41	0.5%
English	24	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.0%
Internet access	95.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 23009

What city is ZIP code 23009 in?

ZIP code 23009 is primarily assigned to Aylett, Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 23009 in?

ZIP code 23009 falls within King William County, Virginia.

Is ZIP code 23009 mostly owner-occupied?

91% of occupied units in ZIP code 23009 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 23009 have a large veteran population?

12% of civilians in ZIP code 23009 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 23009?

ZIP code 23009 has an estimated population of 7,814 residents, with a density of 96 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 23009?

The median household income in ZIP code 23009 is $85,960, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 23009 in?

ZIP code 23009 observes the EST timezone.