23061 ZIP Code — Gloucester, VA

Gloucester County, Virginia

ZIP code 23061 is located in Gloucester, Virginia, within Gloucester County. It covers approximately 158.04 square miles and serves a population of 23,150 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 804.

About ZIP code 23061

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $277,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $92,014. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 37% 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.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 27% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 13% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 23061 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

23,150

population

158.04

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

23061 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 23061

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 23061. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Gloucester	Acceptable
Gloucester	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

23050 Dutton (7.6 mi) 23056 Foster (9.4 mi) 23149 Saluda (9.5 mi) 23071 Hartfield (9.5 mi) 23128 North (10 mi) 23072 Hayes (10.2 mi) 23092 Locust Hill (10.5 mi) 23156 Shacklefords (10.9 mi) 23035 Cobbs Creek (11.1 mi) 23176 Wake (11.1 mi) 23188 Williamsburg (11.6 mi) 23169 Topping (11.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	23,150
Population density	146 / sq mi
State FIPS	51
County FIPS	073

Geography
Land area	158.04 sq mi
Water area	34.90 sq mi
Latitude	37.4409
Longitude	-76.5571
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	26.8%	31.8%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	39.1%	37.9%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	29.3%	25.1%	26.3%
Over $200k	4.8%	5.2%	11.6%

Demographics & statistics

23,150

Population

146

People per sq mi

44.9

Median age

$92,014

Median household income

$42,035

Per capita income

$277,900

Median home value

$1,281

Median monthly rent

85.4%

Home ownership

6.7%

Poverty rate

3.4%

Unemployment

8,784

Housing units

27.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

558

Under 5

539

634

5–9

613

664

10–14

643

644

15–19

623

593

20–24

574

1,181

25–34

1,143

1,616

35–44

1,563

1,379

45–54

1,334

1,130

55–59

1,093

968

60–64

937

1,478

65–74

1,429

661

75–84

640

261

85+

252

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	4,652	20.1%
18 and over	18,498	79.9%
65 and over	4,721	20.4%
Median age	44.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 84%

Black or African American 8.3%

Two or more races 4.4%

Hispanic or Latino 2%

Other race 0.5%

Asian 0.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	19,859	84%
Black or African American	1,968	8.3%
Two or more races	1,040	4.4%
Hispanic or Latino	479	2%
Other race	115	0.5%
Asian	114	0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	54	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	26.8%	31.8%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	39.1%	37.9%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	29.3%	25.1%	26.3%
Over $200k	4.8%	5.2%	11.6%

Under $10k 2.9%

$10k–$15k 1.5%

$15k–$25k 2.6%

$25k–$35k 6.1%

$35k–$50k 9.7%

$50k–$75k 18.3%

$75k–$100k 12.9%

$100k–$150k 26.0%

$150k–$200k 10.0%

$200k+ 10.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.9%
$10k–$15k	1.5%
$15k–$25k	2.6%
$25k–$35k	6.1%
$35k–$50k	9.7%
$50k–$75k	18.3%
$75k–$100k	12.9%
$100k–$150k	26.0%
$150k–$200k	10.0%
$200k+	10.0%
Median income	$92,014

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.5%

$50k–$100k 0.8%

$100k–$150k 4.2%

$150k–$200k 10.5%

$200k–$300k 39.0%

$300k–$500k 26.4%

$500k–$1M 12.1%

$1M+ 2.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$277,900
Median rent / month	$1,281
Owner occupied	85.4%
Renter occupied	14.6%
Vacant	12.6%
Single-family detached	87.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.6%
Mobile homes	7.4%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.57

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.1%
2010–2019	6.9%
2000–2009	22.0%
1990–1999	19.0%
1980–1989	24.0%
1970–1979	9.5%
1960–1969	5.4%
1950–1959	5.0%
1940–1949	2.1%
1939 or earlier	6.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.4%
1 bedroom	3.6%
2 bedrooms	17.3%
3 bedrooms	56.3%
4 bedrooms	19.6%
5+ bedrooms	2.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.8%
1 vehicle	18.8%
2 vehicles	38.0%
3 or more	40.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.5%
Electricity	79.2%
Propane / LP gas	8.8%
Fuel oil	3.4%
Wood	2.8%
Solar	0.1%
No fuel used	1.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	5,036	57.3%
Cohabiting couple	578	6.6%
Male householder, no spouse	1,458	16.6%
Female householder, no spouse	1,724	19.6%
Households with children under 18	2,320	26.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	3,159	35.9%
Average household size	2.60

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	27.4%	20.8%
Married	53.6%	54.6%
Separated	0.6%	1.6%
Widowed	7.4%	10.9%
Divorced	11.0%	12.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.4%

Some HS, no diploma 6.9%

HS graduate 30.6%

Some college, no degree 23.9%

Associate's degree 9.2%

Bachelor's degree 16.9%

Graduate / professional 10.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.7%
Bachelor's or higher	27.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	309	6.3%
Kindergarten	114	2.3%
Elementary school	2,237	45.6%
High school	1,150	23.5%
College / grad school	1,092	22.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 21.5%

Retail trade 11.2%

Public administration 9.8%

Construction 9.7%

Manufacturing 9.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.0%

Professional & management 7.8%

Finance & real estate 6.3%

Transportation & utilities 6.2%

Other services 4.6%

Agriculture & mining 2.6%

Information 1.0%

Wholesale trade 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	37.8%
Service	16.1%
Sales & office	20.3%
Natural resources & construction	13.3%
Production & transportation	12.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	71.6%
Government	21.5%
Self-employed	6.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.3%
Carpool	6.1%
Public transit	0.2%
Walk	0.6%
Work from home	8.7%
Other means	1.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	34.5

Poverty

All people 6.7%

Under 18 years 11.7%

18 and over 5.6%

Married-couple families 0.8%

Female-led households 20.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	37.3%
Retirement income	34.8%
Supplemental Security	5.0%
Cash public assistance	1.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.5%
High blood pressure	34.3%
High cholesterol	33.3%
Diabetes	10.8%
Heart disease	6.2%
Stroke	3.0%
Asthma	9.5%
Arthritis	28.2%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	6.8%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.7%
Binge drinking	15.8%
No physical activity	21.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.5%
Depression	21.0%
Fair or poor health	14.1%
Poor mental health	13.6%
Poor physical health	9.8%
No health insurance	11.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.8%
Visited dentist	65.6%
Cholesterol screening	91.3%
Teeth loss	11.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	2,329	12.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.7%
Under 18	9.2%
18–64 years	12.4%
65 and over	36.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	76.7%
Public insurance	35.9%
No insurance	4.2%
Uninsured under 19	0.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	22,053	95.3%
Spanish	97	0.4%
Other Indo-European	25	0.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	16	0.1%
Other languages	56	0.3%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	22,807	98.5%
Born in same state	22,390	96.7%
Born in different state	14,063	60.7%
Foreign born	417	1.8%
Naturalized citizen	343	1.5%
Not a US citizen	269	78.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	4,307	18.6%
Arab	3,734	16.1%
Italian	2,835	12.2%
English	201	0.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	149	0.6%
Polish	96	0.4%
German	25	0.1%
Irish	9	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.0%
Internet access	94.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 23061

What city is ZIP code 23061 in?

ZIP code 23061 is primarily assigned to Gloucester, Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 23061 in?

ZIP code 23061 falls within Gloucester County, Virginia.

Is ZIP code 23061 mostly owner-occupied?

85% of occupied units in ZIP code 23061 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 23061 have a large veteran population?

13% of civilians in ZIP code 23061 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

Does ZIP code 23061 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 23061 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 23061?

ZIP code 23061 has an estimated population of 23,150 residents, with a density of 146 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 23061 in?

ZIP code 23061 observes the EST timezone.