James City County, VA ZIP Codes
Virginia (VA) · 5 ZIP codes · 4 cities
5
ZIP codes
79,882
population (2021)
+19.2%
pop change since 2010
51095
FIPS code
James City County ZIP code map
About James City County
James City County is located in Virginia and contains 5 ZIP codes across 4 cities and communities.
The county's population was 79,882 as of 2021,
an increase of
19.2% from 67,009 in 2010.
The timezone is Central Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for James City County is 51095.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 79,882 |
| 2010 population | 67,009 |
| Change | +19.2% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Virginia |
| FIPS code | 51095 |
| Timezone | Central |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in James City County
ZIP codes for James City County, VA (5)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23081 | Jamestown | James City | View map |
| 23127 | Norge | James City | View map |
| 23168 | Toano | James City | View map |
| 23185 | Williamsburg | James City | View map |
| 23188 | Williamsburg | James City | View map |
Demographics & statistics
106,699
Population
43.9
Median age
$98,594
Median household income
$48,173
Per capita income
$381,533
Median home value
$1,347
Median monthly rent
78.4%
Home ownership
6.3%
Poverty rate
4.4%
Unemployment
35,412
Housing units
48.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
2,450
Under 5
2,587
2,609
5–9
2,754
2,836
10–14
2,994
4,331
15–19
4,571
3,817
20–24
4,029
4,816
25–34
5,084
5,782
35–44
6,104
5,895
45–54
6,222
2,945
55–59
3,109
3,747
60–64
3,956
7,066
65–74
7,458
4,135
75–84
4,365
1,477
85+
1,560
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 19,933 | 19.7% |
| 18 and over | 86,766 | 80.3% |
| 65 and over | 26,061 | 22.7% |
| Median age | 43.9 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
70.7%
Black or African American
12.6%
Two or more races
7.1%
Hispanic or Latino
4.9%
Asian
3.1%
Other race
1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 79,305 | 70.7% |
| Black or African American | 14,119 | 12.6% |
| Two or more races | 7,977 | 7.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5,483 | 4.9% |
| Asian | 3,457 | 3.1% |
| Other race | 1,626 | 1.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 110 | 0.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 105 | 0.1% |
Household income
Under $10k
3.0%
$10k–$15k
2.1%
$15k–$25k
4.3%
$25k–$35k
4.3%
$35k–$50k
7.6%
$50k–$75k
14.6%
$75k–$100k
13.9%
$100k–$150k
20.9%
$150k–$200k
14.3%
$200k+
15.1%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.0% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.1% |
| $15k–$25k | 4.3% |
| $25k–$35k | 4.3% |
| $35k–$50k | 7.6% |
| $50k–$75k | 14.6% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.9% |
| $100k–$150k | 20.9% |
| $150k–$200k | 14.3% |
| $200k+ | 15.1% |
| Median income | $98,594 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
1.7%
$50k–$100k
0.5%
$100k–$150k
1.8%
$150k–$200k
4.4%
$200k–$300k
20.1%
$300k–$500k
45.7%
$500k–$1M
22.1%
$1M+
3.5%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $381,533 |
| Median rent / month | $1,347 |
| Owner occupied | 78.4% |
| Renter occupied | 21.6% |
| Vacant | 9.0% |
| Single-family detached | 68.7% |
| Large apartment buildings | 4.1% |
| Mobile homes | 1.8% |
| Median rooms | 6.7 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.63 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 1.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 16.6% |
| 2000–2009 | 27.2% |
| 1990–1999 | 19.6% |
| 1980–1989 | 16.4% |
| 1970–1979 | 8.5% |
| 1960–1969 | 4.6% |
| 1950–1959 | 3.2% |
| 1940–1949 | 1.1% |
| 1939 or earlier | 1.7% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 4.1% |
| 2 bedrooms | 17.8% |
| 3 bedrooms | 46.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 24.7% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 6.4% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.6% |
| 1 vehicle | 26.7% |
| 2 vehicles | 41.5% |
| 3 or more | 28.2% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 44.2% |
| Electricity | 50.0% |
| Propane / LP gas | 2.9% |
| Fuel oil | 1.6% |
| Wood | 0.4% |
| No fuel used | 0.6% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 22,361 | 58.8% |
| Cohabiting couple | 2,041 | 5.5% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 5,296 | 12.1% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 10,498 | 23.6% |
| Households with children under 18 | 10,890 | 29.1% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 16,799 | 38.8% |
| Average household size | 2.57 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 31.1% | 27.6% |
| Married | 59.6% | 52.0% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 2.6% |
| Widowed | 3.1% | 8.8% |
| Divorced | 4.8% | 9.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.4%
Some HS, no diploma
3.0%
HS graduate
18.8%
Some college, no degree
17.8%
Associate's degree
10.1%
Bachelor's degree
26.5%
Graduate / professional
22.4%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 95.6% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 48.9% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 1,599 | 6.6% |
| Kindergarten | 834 | 2.9% |
| Elementary school | 8,909 | 37.7% |
| High school | 4,964 | 18.8% |
| College / grad school | 11,369 | 33.9% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
26.1%
Professional & management
13.7%
Retail trade
12.6%
Arts, food & hospitality
11.8%
Public administration
7.3%
Manufacturing
7.1%
Finance & real estate
5.9%
Construction
5.5%
Other services
4.5%
Transportation & utilities
3.2%
Wholesale trade
1.5%
Information
0.5%
Agriculture & mining
0.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 49.5% |
| Service | 14.7% |
| Sales & office | 21.3% |
| Natural resources & construction | 5.5% |
| Production & transportation | 9.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 72.2% |
| Government | 22.0% |
| Self-employed | 5.6% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 77.5% |
| Carpool | 5.6% |
| Public transit | 0.5% |
| Walk | 1.7% |
| Other means | 1.4% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 26.8 |
Poverty
All people
6.3%
Under 18 years
7.1%
18 and over
6.1%
Married-couple families
1.9%
Female-led households
9.4%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 37.4% |
| Retirement income | 38.5% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.2% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.9% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 4.1% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 33.6% |
| High cholesterol | 33.7% |
| Heart disease | 5.7% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Asthma | 9.3% |
| Arthritis | 25.6% |
| Kidney disease | 2.7% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.6% |
| Cancer | 7.1% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 15.6% |
| No physical activity | 18.7% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 31.3% |
| Fair or poor health | 11.8% |
| Poor mental health | 12.6% |
| Poor physical health | 8.4% |
| No health insurance | 10.1% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 78.4% |
| Visited dentist | 74.6% |
| Cholesterol screening | 92.1% |
| Teeth loss | 8.1% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 11,888 | 14.7% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 12.4% |
| Under 18 | 3.0% |
| 18–64 years | 9.2% |
| 65 and over | 29.1% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 82.3% |
| Public insurance | 33.1% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 2.6% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 101,662 | 94.6% |
| Spanish | 2,549 | 2.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 1,271 | 0.9% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 404 | 0.3% |
| Other languages | 776 | 0.7% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 99,021 | 93.3% |
| Born in same state | 96,309 | 90.9% |
| Born in different state | 41,898 | 41.7% |
| Foreign born | 2,712 | 2.5% |
| Naturalized citizen | 7,678 | 6.7% |
| Not a US citizen | 4,493 | 62.2% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 16,951 | 15.9% |
| Italian | 13,304 | 12.5% |
| Arab | 12,074 | 11.3% |
| Polish | 795 | 0.7% |
| German | 767 | 0.7% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 611 | 0.6% |
| English | 598 | 0.6% |
| Irish | 405 | 0.4% |
| Norwegian | 211 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 37.4% |
| Internet access | 95.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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