Charles City County, VA ZIP Codes
Virginia (VA) · 2 ZIP codes · 2 cities
2
ZIP codes
6,594
population (2021)
-9.1%
pop change since 2010
51036
FIPS code
Charles City County ZIP code map
About Charles City County
Charles City County is located in Virginia and contains 2 ZIP codes across 2 cities and communities.
The county's population was 6,594 as of 2021,
a decrease of
9.1% from 7,256 in 2010.
The timezone is Central Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Charles City County is 51036.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 6,594 |
| 2010 population | 7,256 |
| Change | -9.1% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Virginia |
| FIPS code | 51036 |
| Timezone | Central |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Charles City County
ZIP codes for Charles City County, VA (2)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23030 | Charles City | Charles City | View map |
| 23147 | Ruthville | Charles City | View map |
Demographics & statistics
4,342
Population
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
94
Under 5
92
86
5–9
84
83
10–14
81
90
15–19
87
73
20–24
71
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
47
85+
46
← 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
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% |
| 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 | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 45.2% |
| High cholesterol | 35.4% |
| 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 | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 13.0% |
| No physical activity | 29.1% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 39.6% |
| 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% |
| 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.
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