23047 ZIP Code — Doswell, VA

Hanover County, Virginia

ZIP code 23047 is located in Doswell, Virginia, within Hanover County. It covers approximately 43.07 square miles and serves a population of 1,732 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 804.

About ZIP code 23047

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 $390,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 92%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($78,263) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 63% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with professional and management as the leading industry. The average commute of 33 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is high — 47% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 23047 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,732

population

43.07

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

23047 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 23047

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 23047. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Doswell	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

22546 Ruther Glen (6.7 mi) 23005 Ashland (7.2 mi) 23015 Beaverdam (9.1 mi) 23069 Hanover (10.5 mi) 23192 Montpelier (10.7 mi) 23059 Glen Allen (10.9 mi) 22501 Ladysmith (11.1 mi) 23060 Glen Allen (13.9 mi) 22514 Milford (14.8 mi) 22428 Bowling Green (15.1 mi) 23116 Mechanicsville (15.3 mi) 23146 Rockville (15.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,732
Population density	40 / sq mi
State FIPS	51
County FIPS	085

Geography
Land area	43.07 sq mi
Water area	0.62 sq mi
Latitude	37.8591
Longitude	-77.4827
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	32.1%	25.3%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	39.0%	29.3%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	16.5%	34.6%	26.3%
Over $200k	12.4%	10.9%	11.6%

Demographics & statistics

1,732

Population

People per sq mi

60.9

Median age

$78,263

Median household income

$62,547

Per capita income

$390,400

Median home value

Median monthly rent

91.6%

Home ownership

1.9%

Poverty rate

5.6%

Unemployment

896

Housing units

46.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

162

65–74

177

172

75–84

186

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	164	9.5%
18 and over	1,568	90.5%
65 and over	753	43.5%
Median age	60.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 71.4%

Black or African American 10.9%

Hispanic or Latino 8.8%

Two or more races 6.2%

Other race 2.6%

Group	Count	%
White	1,356	71.4%
Black or African American	208	10.9%
Hispanic or Latino	168	8.8%
Two or more races	118	6.2%
Other race	50	2.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	32.1%	25.3%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	39.0%	29.3%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	16.5%	34.6%	26.3%
Over $200k	12.4%	10.9%	11.6%

Under $10k 1.7%

$25k–$35k 6.7%

$35k–$50k 10.9%

$50k–$75k 23.3%

$75k–$100k 24.8%

$100k–$150k 11.4%

$150k–$200k 6.7%

$200k+ 14.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.7%
$25k–$35k	6.7%
$35k–$50k	10.9%
$50k–$75k	23.3%
$75k–$100k	24.8%
$100k–$150k	11.4%
$150k–$200k	6.7%
$200k+	14.5%
Median income	$78,263

Housing

Home values

$100k–$150k 0.7%

$150k–$200k 1.8%

$200k–$300k 15.3%

$300k–$500k 56.1%

$500k–$1M 19.2%

$1M+ 6.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$390,400
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	91.6%
Renter occupied	8.4%
Vacant	19.0%
Single-family detached	100.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	7.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.15

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.2%
2000–2009	13.3%
1990–1999	31.5%
1980–1989	13.1%
1970–1979	2.0%
1960–1969	9.1%
1950–1959	15.4%
1940–1949	1.8%
1939 or earlier	12.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	8.3%
2 bedrooms	7.4%
3 bedrooms	46.2%
4 bedrooms	26.4%
5+ bedrooms	11.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	18.4%
2 vehicles	12.2%
3 or more	69.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	79.4%
Propane / LP gas	7.1%
Fuel oil	7.8%
Wood	5.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	432	55.5%
Cohabiting couple	20	2.6%
Male householder, no spouse	175	22.5%
Female householder, no spouse	151	19.4%
Households with children under 18	98	12.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	489	62.9%
Average household size	2.23

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	14.2%	11.1%
Married	65.1%	57.5%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	10.4%	17.1%
Divorced	10.3%	14.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.2%

Some HS, no diploma 4.8%

HS graduate 29.0%

Some college, no degree 14.3%

Associate's degree 4.0%

Bachelor's degree 30.0%

Graduate / professional 16.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.1%
Bachelor's or higher	46.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	62	33.7%
Elementary school	90	48.9%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	32	17.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Professional & management 21.1%

Education & healthcare 15.4%

Construction 11.2%

Public administration 9.9%

Retail trade 9.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.4%

Finance & real estate 7.1%

Manufacturing 6.4%

Other services 5.4%

Agriculture & mining 4.9%

Information 1.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	46.4%
Service	18.7%
Sales & office	13.0%
Natural resources & construction	10.6%
Production & transportation	11.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	71.6%
Government	23.6%
Self-employed	4.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	70.2%
Carpool	11.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	18.2%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	33.3

Poverty

All people 1.9%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 2.1%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	63.2%
Retirement income	56.3%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	3.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	2.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.8%
High blood pressure	40.0%
High cholesterol	35.9%
Diabetes	12.8%
Heart disease	6.9%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	9.5%
Arthritis	29.7%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	7.0%
Cancer	7.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.6%
Binge drinking	14.6%
No physical activity	22.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.6%
Depression	19.3%
Fair or poor health	15.4%
Poor mental health	13.0%
Poor physical health	10.1%
No health insurance	11.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.2%
Visited dentist	69.9%
Cholesterol screening	92.5%
Teeth loss	11.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	130	8.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.6%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	4.9%
65 and over	32.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	60.7%
Public insurance	48.0%
No insurance	11.0%
Uninsured under 19	72.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,720	99.3%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,649	95.2%
Born in same state	1,649	95.2%
Born in different state	1,123	64.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	83	4.8%
Not a US citizen	83	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	424	24.5%
Italian	142	8.2%
Arab	132	7.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	50	2.9%
Irish	12	0.7%
Dutch	6	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	44.9%
Internet access	96.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 23047

What city is ZIP code 23047 in?

ZIP code 23047 is primarily assigned to Doswell, Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 23047 in?

ZIP code 23047 falls within Hanover County, Virginia.

Does ZIP code 23047 have an older population?

44% of residents in ZIP code 23047 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 23047 have a large retiree population?

63% of households in ZIP code 23047 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 23047 mostly owner-occupied?

92% of occupied units in ZIP code 23047 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 23047?

47% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

What timezone is ZIP code 23047 in?

ZIP code 23047 observes the EST timezone.