23030 ZIP Code — Charles City, VA

Charles City County, Virginia

ZIP code 23030 is located in Charles City, Virginia, within Charles City County. It covers approximately 149.29 square miles and serves a population of 4,342 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 804/757.

About ZIP code 23030

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 $203,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $67,404. 46% 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 35 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 16% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (17%), smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 23030 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

4,342

population

149.29

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

23030 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 23030

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 23030. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Charles City	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

23140 Providence Forge (5.9 mi) 23860 Hopewell (10.2 mi) 23881 Spring Grove (11.8 mi) 23089 Lanexa (12.2 mi) 23141 Quinton (12.7 mi) 23875 Prince George (13.4 mi) 23124 New Kent (13.4 mi) 23168 Toano (13.4 mi) 23231 Henrico (13.9 mi) 23836 Chester (13.9 mi) 23150 Sandston (14.6 mi) 23842 Disputanta (15.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	4,342
Population density	29 / sq mi
State FIPS	51
County FIPS	036

Geography
Land area	149.29 sq mi
Water area	20.75 sq mi
Latitude	37.3568
Longitude	-77.0716
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	804/757

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	41.1%	41.1%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	34.6%	34.6%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	20.8%	20.8%	26.3%
Over $200k	3.6%	3.6%	11.6%

Demographics & statistics

4,342

Population

People per sq mi

52.3

Median age

$67,404

Median household income

$39,478

Per capita income

$203,900

Median home value

$825

Median monthly rent

84.3%

Home ownership

11.5%

Poverty rate

3.4%

Unemployment

1,843

Housing units

16.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

223

25–34

217

247

35–44

241

305

45–54

297

192

55–59

187

227

60–64

222

365

65–74

356

167

75–84

162

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	588	13.5%
18 and over	3,754	86.5%
65 and over	1,143	26.3%
Median age	52.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 45.2%

Black or African American 44.5%

Two or more races 4.7%

American Indian / Alaska Native 3.3%

Hispanic or Latino 1.4%

Other race 0.7%

Asian 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	1,991	45.2%
Black or African American	1,961	44.5%
Two or more races	206	4.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native	145	3.3%
Hispanic or Latino	63	1.4%
Other race	29	0.7%
Asian	10	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	41.1%	41.1%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	34.6%	34.6%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	20.8%	20.8%	26.3%
Over $200k	3.6%	3.6%	11.6%

Under $10k 7.8%

$10k–$15k 5.5%

$15k–$25k 8.2%

$25k–$35k 5.5%

$35k–$50k 10.7%

$50k–$75k 15.2%

$75k–$100k 15.6%

$100k–$150k 18.0%

$150k–$200k 7.7%

$200k+ 5.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.8%
$10k–$15k	5.5%
$15k–$25k	8.2%
$25k–$35k	5.5%
$35k–$50k	10.7%
$50k–$75k	15.2%
$75k–$100k	15.6%
$100k–$150k	18.0%
$150k–$200k	7.7%
$200k+	5.8%
Median income	$67,404

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.5%

$50k–$100k 11.8%

$100k–$150k 17.7%

$150k–$200k 15.3%

$200k–$300k 20.9%

$300k–$500k 21.8%

$500k–$1M 5.6%

$1M+ 2.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$203,900
Median rent / month	$825
Owner occupied	84.3%
Renter occupied	15.7%
Vacant	12.3%
Single-family detached	84.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.8%
Mobile homes	12.4%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.29

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	9.4%
2000–2009	17.2%
1990–1999	19.5%
1980–1989	15.9%
1970–1979	11.9%
1960–1969	10.1%
1950–1959	5.1%
1940–1949	2.9%
1939 or earlier	8.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.3%
1 bedroom	3.3%
2 bedrooms	25.9%
3 bedrooms	55.5%
4 bedrooms	13.6%
5+ bedrooms	1.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.4%
1 vehicle	18.6%
2 vehicles	32.9%
3 or more	41.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.0%
Electricity	80.8%
Propane / LP gas	6.2%
Fuel oil	6.1%
Wood	5.0%
No fuel used	0.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	805	43.0%
Cohabiting couple	76	4.1%
Male householder, no spouse	455	24.3%
Female householder, no spouse	538	28.7%
Households with children under 18	327	17.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	845	45.1%
Average household size	2.32

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	32.6%	22.4%
Married	46.8%	43.7%
Separated	1.0%	2.8%
Widowed	7.2%	16.0%
Divorced	12.4%	15.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.2%

Some HS, no diploma 12.8%

HS graduate 39.5%

Some college, no degree 20.7%

Associate's degree 6.6%

Bachelor's degree 11.5%

Graduate / professional 4.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	82.9%
Bachelor's or higher	16.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	58	9.5%
Kindergarten	35	5.7%
Elementary school	250	40.8%
High school	118	19.3%
College / grad school	151	24.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 18.1%

Manufacturing 12.0%

Retail trade 11.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.2%

Construction 8.9%

Professional & management 8.3%

Public administration 7.6%

Transportation & utilities 6.8%

Finance & real estate 6.2%

Wholesale trade 4.1%

Other services 3.5%

Agriculture & mining 2.5%

Information 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	29.7%
Service	18.2%
Sales & office	21.0%
Natural resources & construction	14.8%
Production & transportation	16.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.0%
Government	17.3%
Self-employed	5.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.8%
Carpool	6.3%
Public transit	2.7%
Walk	0.7%
Work from home	6.7%
Other means	2.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	34.8

Poverty

All people 11.5%

Under 18 years 12.0%

18 and over 11.4%

Married-couple families 6.5%

Female-led households 22.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	45.7%
Retirement income	32.6%
Supplemental Security	8.9%
Cash public assistance	1.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.8%
High blood pressure	45.2%
High cholesterol	35.4%
Diabetes	16.6%
Heart disease	7.4%
Stroke	4.6%
Asthma	11.0%
Arthritis	31.0%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	8.3%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.2%
Binge drinking	13.0%
No physical activity	29.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	39.6%
Depression	19.1%
Fair or poor health	20.9%
Poor mental health	14.4%
Poor physical health	12.4%
No health insurance	15.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.4%
Visited dentist	60.8%
Cholesterol screening	92.2%
Teeth loss	17.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	365	9.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	21.2%
Under 18	9.4%
18–64 years	14.4%
65 and over	42.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	64.8%
Public insurance	42.6%
No insurance	7.7%
Uninsured under 19	7.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,156	95.7%
Spanish	21	0.5%
Other Indo-European	21	0.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,292	98.8%
Born in same state	4,245	97.8%
Born in different state	3,429	79.0%
Foreign born	47	1.1%
Naturalized citizen	50	1.2%
Not a US citizen	31	62.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	714	16.4%
French	262	6%
Italian	240	5.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	20	0.5%
English	20	0.5%
Polish	11	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.2%
Internet access	86.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 23030

What city is ZIP code 23030 in?

ZIP code 23030 is primarily assigned to Charles City, Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 23030 in?

ZIP code 23030 falls within Charles City County, Virginia.

Does ZIP code 23030 have an older population?

26% of residents in ZIP code 23030 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 23030 have a large retiree population?

46% of households in ZIP code 23030 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 23030 mostly owner-occupied?

84% of occupied units in ZIP code 23030 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 23030 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 23030 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 23030 in?

ZIP code 23030 observes the EST timezone.