Hanover County, VA ZIP Codes
Virginia (VA) · 9 ZIP codes · 8 cities
9
ZIP codes
111,603
population (2021)
+11.8%
pop change since 2010
51085
FIPS code
Hanover County ZIP code map
About Hanover County
Hanover County is located in Virginia and contains 9 ZIP codes across 8 cities and communities.
The county's population was 111,603 as of 2021,
an increase of
11.8% from 99,863 in 2010.
The timezone is Central Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Hanover County is 51085.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 111,603 |
| 2010 population | 99,863 |
| Change | +11.8% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Virginia |
| FIPS code | 51085 |
| Timezone | Central |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Hanover County
ZIP codes for Hanover County, VA (9)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23005 | Ashland | Hanover | View map |
| 23015 | Beaverdam | Hanover | View map |
| 23047 | Doswell | Hanover | View map |
| 23069 | Hanover | Hanover | View map |
| 23111 | Mechanicsville | Hanover | View map |
| 23116 | Mechanicsville | Hanover | View map |
| 23146 | Rockville | Hanover | View map |
| 23162 | Studley | Hanover | View map |
| 23192 | Montpelier | Hanover | View map |
Demographics & statistics
109,351
Population
42.2
Median age
$104,004
Median household income
$48,712
Per capita income
$359,225
Median home value
$1,198
Median monthly rent
87.3%
Home ownership
5.2%
Poverty rate
3.6%
Unemployment
35,885
Housing units
40.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
2,743
Under 5
2,616
3,180
5–9
3,033
3,722
10–14
3,549
3,949
15–19
3,765
3,288
20–24
3,136
5,922
25–34
5,648
6,912
35–44
6,592
7,569
45–54
7,218
4,234
55–59
4,038
4,067
60–64
3,878
6,218
65–74
5,930
3,037
75–84
2,897
1,131
85+
1,079
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 23,412 | 18.0% |
| 18 and over | 85,939 | 82.0% |
| 65 and over | 20,292 | 22.9% |
| Median age | 42.2 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
80.4%
Black or African American
8.9%
Two or more races
4.8%
Hispanic or Latino
2.8%
Asian
1.5%
Other race
1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 90,520 | 80.4% |
| Black or African American | 9,970 | 8.9% |
| Two or more races | 5,404 | 4.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3,185 | 2.8% |
| Asian | 1,700 | 1.5% |
| Other race | 1,479 | 1.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 180 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 98 | 0.1% |
Household income
Under $10k
2.3%
$10k–$15k
1.0%
$15k–$25k
3.8%
$25k–$35k
5.8%
$35k–$50k
8.9%
$50k–$75k
16.3%
$75k–$100k
12.4%
$100k–$150k
20.5%
$150k–$200k
13.1%
$200k+
16.0%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.3% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.0% |
| $15k–$25k | 3.8% |
| $25k–$35k | 5.8% |
| $35k–$50k | 8.9% |
| $50k–$75k | 16.3% |
| $75k–$100k | 12.4% |
| $100k–$150k | 20.5% |
| $150k–$200k | 13.1% |
| $200k+ | 16.0% |
| Median income | $104,004 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
1.8%
$50k–$100k
1.4%
$100k–$150k
2.9%
$150k–$200k
4.2%
$200k–$300k
24.6%
$300k–$500k
43.4%
$500k–$1M
19.8%
$1M+
1.9%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $359,225 |
| Median rent / month | $1,198 |
| Owner occupied | 87.3% |
| Renter occupied | 12.7% |
| Vacant | 7.1% |
| Single-family detached | 91.2% |
| Large apartment buildings | 1.0% |
| Mobile homes | 2.3% |
| Median rooms | 7.1 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.57 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.3% |
| 2010–2019 | 9.3% |
| 2000–2009 | 16.5% |
| 1990–1999 | 21.6% |
| 1980–1989 | 17.1% |
| 1970–1979 | 13.6% |
| 1960–1969 | 7.5% |
| 1950–1959 | 5.9% |
| 1940–1949 | 3.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 5.2% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.9% |
| 1 bedroom | 2.8% |
| 2 bedrooms | 11.1% |
| 3 bedrooms | 48.3% |
| 4 bedrooms | 28.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 9.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.6% |
| 1 vehicle | 20.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 32.4% |
| 3 or more | 46.1% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 9.2% |
| Electricity | 72.8% |
| Propane / LP gas | 8.2% |
| Fuel oil | 5.7% |
| Wood | 3.6% |
| No fuel used | 0.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 24,141 | 61.2% |
| Cohabiting couple | 2,021 | 3.8% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 5,512 | 15.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 9,257 | 20.1% |
| Households with children under 18 | 12,502 | 26.2% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 14,001 | 39.5% |
| Average household size | 2.56 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 26.6% | 22.5% |
| Married | 59.5% | 57.1% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 1.4% |
| Widowed | 3.5% | 8.5% |
| Divorced | 8.9% | 10.5% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.8%
Some HS, no diploma
3.4%
HS graduate
26.5%
Some college, no degree
19.8%
Associate's degree
7.0%
Bachelor's degree
26.2%
Graduate / professional
14.4%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 93.8% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 40.5% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 1,483 | 6.8% |
| Kindergarten | 1,188 | 8.9% |
| Elementary school | 10,441 | 37.5% |
| High school | 6,749 | 22.5% |
| College / grad school | 6,674 | 24.3% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
22.2%
Professional & management
13.2%
Retail trade
10.1%
Construction
9.4%
Finance & real estate
8.4%
Public administration
7.5%
Manufacturing
6.6%
Arts, food & hospitality
5.4%
Other services
4.8%
Transportation & utilities
4.1%
Wholesale trade
3.9%
Agriculture & mining
2.7%
Information
1.6%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 47.3% |
| Service | 12.7% |
| Sales & office | 19.5% |
| Natural resources & construction | 11.2% |
| Production & transportation | 9.3% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 75.5% |
| Government | 17.7% |
| Self-employed | 6.8% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 75.1% |
| Carpool | 7.7% |
| Public transit | 0.5% |
| Walk | 0.8% |
| Other means | 0.6% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 30.7 |
Poverty
All people
5.2%
Under 18 years
9.2%
18 and over
4.4%
Married-couple families
2.1%
Female-led households
5.7%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 39.6% |
| Retirement income | 32.3% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.8% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.6% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 4.7% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 35.7% |
| High cholesterol | 34.0% |
| Heart disease | 5.8% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Asthma | 9.2% |
| Arthritis | 26.5% |
| Kidney disease | 2.7% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.1% |
| Cancer | 6.9% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 16.1% |
| No physical activity | 20.2% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 33.7% |
| Fair or poor health | 12.9% |
| Poor mental health | 12.9% |
| Poor physical health | 9.0% |
| No health insurance | 10.8% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 77.6% |
| Visited dentist | 72.4% |
| Cholesterol screening | 92.2% |
| Teeth loss | 9.9% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 7,163 | 8.4% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 11.2% |
| Under 18 | 4.0% |
| 18–64 years | 7.3% |
| 65 and over | 26.5% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 77.5% |
| Public insurance | 32.6% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 12.1% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 103,992 | 95.7% |
| Spanish | 1,282 | 1.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 565 | 0.6% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 352 | 0.3% |
| Other languages | 262 | 0.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 104,765 | 95.7% |
| Born in same state | 103,780 | 95.1% |
| Born in different state | 73,123 | 65.4% |
| Foreign born | 985 | 0.6% |
| Naturalized citizen | 4,586 | 4.3% |
| Not a US citizen | 2,650 | 65.2% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 20,144 | 18.4% |
| Arab | 12,283 | 11.2% |
| Italian | 11,389 | 10.4% |
| English | 1,095 | 1% |
| German | 502 | 0.5% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 484 | 0.4% |
| Irish | 388 | 0.4% |
| Norwegian | 140 | 0.1% |
| Dutch | 129 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 38.3% |
| Internet access | 94.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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