23065 ZIP Code — Gum Spring, VA

Goochland County, Virginia

ZIP code 23065 is located in Gum Spring, Virginia, within Goochland County. It covers approximately 16.99 square miles and serves a population of 1,698 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 804.

About ZIP code 23065

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 $243,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 83%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $87,600. SNAP benefit usage at 23% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 33% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

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

Overall, ZIP code 23065 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,698

population

16.99

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

23065 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 23065

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 23065. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Gum Spring	Acceptable
Gum Spring	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

23153 Sandy Hook (1.4 mi) 23063 Goochland (6 mi) 23102 Maidens (8 mi) 23129 Oilville (10.6 mi) 23084 Kents Store (11 mi) 23117 Mineral (11.6 mi) 23038 Columbia (11.7 mi) 23039 Crozier (12.1 mi) 23024 Bumpass (12.2 mi) 23146 Rockville (13.1 mi) 23192 Montpelier (14.1 mi) 23093 Louisa (14.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,698
Population density	100 / sq mi
State FIPS	51
County FIPS	075

Geography
Land area	16.99 sq mi
Water area	0.17 sq mi
Latitude	37.8020
Longitude	-77.9307
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	25.9%	25.1%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	42.9%	29.0%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	29.8%	28.0%	26.3%
Over $200k	1.5%	17.9%	11.6%

Demographics & statistics

1,698

Population

100

People per sq mi

44.7

Median age

$87,600

Median household income

$31,795

Per capita income

$243,400

Median home value

$1,208

Median monthly rent

83.2%

Home ownership

12.9%

Poverty rate

4.4%

Unemployment

567

Housing units

19.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

103

15–19

172

25–34

235

35–44

133

213

45–54

121

55–59

60–64

135

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	142	8.4%
18 and over	1,556	91.6%
65 and over	251	14.8%
Median age	44.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 79.2%

Black or African American 20.2%

Two or more races 0.6%

Group	Count	%
White	1,344	79.2%
Black or African American	343	20.2%
Two or more races	11	0.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	25.9%	25.1%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	42.9%	29.0%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	29.8%	28.0%	26.3%
Over $200k	1.5%	17.9%	11.6%

Under $10k 3.0%

$10k–$15k 11.3%

$15k–$25k 0.9%

$25k–$35k 13.4%

$35k–$50k 8.2%

$50k–$75k 12.8%

$75k–$100k 20.6%

$100k–$150k 25.1%

$150k–$200k 3.3%

$200k+ 1.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.0%
$10k–$15k	11.3%
$15k–$25k	0.9%
$25k–$35k	13.4%
$35k–$50k	8.2%
$50k–$75k	12.8%
$75k–$100k	20.6%
$100k–$150k	25.1%
$150k–$200k	3.3%
$200k+	1.6%
Median income	$87,600

Housing

Home values

$100k–$150k 3.0%

$150k–$200k 12.7%

$200k–$300k 67.2%

$300k–$500k 14.1%

$500k–$1M 3.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$243,400
Median rent / month	$1,208
Owner occupied	83.2%
Renter occupied	16.8%
Vacant	0.9%
Single-family detached	86.6%
Large apartment buildings	3.1%
Mobile homes	7.8%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.66

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.9%
2000–2009	7.4%
1990–1999	49.3%
1980–1989	13.5%
1970–1979	20.0%
1960–1969	1.0%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	7.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	10.1%
3 bedrooms	80.4%
4 bedrooms	5.4%
5+ bedrooms	4.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.5%
1 vehicle	14.1%
2 vehicles	32.8%
3 or more	47.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	88.0%
Propane / LP gas	2.8%
Fuel oil	4.2%
Wood	5.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	338	50.1%
Cohabiting couple	104	15.4%
Male householder, no spouse	159	23.6%
Female householder, no spouse	73	10.8%
Households with children under 18	101	15.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	183	27.2%
Average household size	2.52

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	41.0%	26.8%
Married	44.0%	56.5%
Separated	0.0%	7.2%
Widowed	3.5%	1.1%
Divorced	11.6%	8.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.6%

Some HS, no diploma 5.1%

HS graduate 40.5%

Some college, no degree 23.8%

Associate's degree 11.0%

Bachelor's degree 11.9%

Graduate / professional 7.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.3%
Bachelor's or higher	19.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	5	2.1%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	53	21.8%
High school	161	66.3%
College / grad school	24	9.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 22.4%

Education & healthcare 14.6%

Agriculture & mining 12.5%

Professional & management 11.0%

Public administration 9.9%

Construction 7.0%

Other services 6.8%

Finance & real estate 5.7%

Transportation & utilities 4.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.2%

Manufacturing 1.7%

Wholesale trade 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	40.1%
Service	17.6%
Sales & office	16.2%
Natural resources & construction	20.2%
Production & transportation	6.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	71.2%
Government	13.6%
Self-employed	15.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.3%
Carpool	1.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	4.8%
Work from home	12.9%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.7

Poverty

All people 12.9%

Under 18 years 5.6%

18 and over 13.4%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	32.5%
Retirement income	26.0%
Supplemental Security	9.2%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	23.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.6%
High blood pressure	35.4%
High cholesterol	33.9%
Diabetes	10.9%
Heart disease	5.8%
Stroke	3.0%
Asthma	9.6%
Arthritis	26.5%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	6.5%
Cancer	6.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.3%
Binge drinking	16.5%
No physical activity	21.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.3%
Depression	20.5%
Fair or poor health	14.2%
Poor mental health	13.7%
Poor physical health	9.7%
No health insurance	11.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.4%
Visited dentist	67.6%
Cholesterol screening	91.7%
Teeth loss	11.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	190	12.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.1%
Under 18	17.6%
18–64 years	13.0%
65 and over	31.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	70.6%
Public insurance	29.3%
No insurance	4.9%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,665	98.1%
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)	1,698	100.0%
Born in same state	1,698	100.0%
Born in different state	1,254	73.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	151	8.9%
French	132	7.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	51	3%
Dutch	7	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.7%
Internet access	97.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 23065

What city is ZIP code 23065 in?

ZIP code 23065 is primarily assigned to Gum Spring, Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 23065 in?

ZIP code 23065 falls within Goochland County, Virginia.

Is ZIP code 23065 mostly owner-occupied?

83% of occupied units in ZIP code 23065 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 23065 have a large veteran population?

12% of civilians in ZIP code 23065 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 23065?

ZIP code 23065 has an estimated population of 1,698 residents, with a density of 100 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 23065?

The median household income in ZIP code 23065 is $87,600, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 23065 in?

ZIP code 23065 observes the EST timezone.