23111 ZIP Code — Mechanicsville, VA

Hanover County, Virginia

ZIP code 23111 is located in Mechanicsville, Virginia, within Hanover County. It covers approximately 77.16 square miles and serves a population of 37,528 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 804.

About ZIP code 23111

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 $298,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($89,849) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 36% 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 26 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 33% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 23111 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

37,528

population

77.16

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

23111 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 23111

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 23111. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Mechanicsville	Acceptable
Mechanicsville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

23116 Mechanicsville (5.7 mi) 23150 Sandston (7.6 mi) 23223 Richmond (7.6 mi) 23141 Quinton (8.1 mi) 23106 Manquin (8.2 mi) 23250 Richmond (8.2 mi) 23222 Richmond (8.9 mi) 23227 Richmond (10.1 mi) 23298 Richmond (10.6 mi) 23069 Hanover (11.2 mi) 23219 Richmond (11.2 mi) 23289 Richmond (11.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	37,528
Population density	486 / sq mi
State FIPS	51
County FIPS	085

Geography
Land area	77.16 sq mi
Water area	0.85 sq mi
Latitude	37.6134
Longitude	-77.2572
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	28.5%	25.3%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	32.5%	29.3%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	32.0%	34.6%	26.3%
Over $200k	7.0%	10.9%	11.6%

Demographics & statistics

37,528

Population

486

People per sq mi

43.0

Median age

$89,849

Median household income

$46,307

Per capita income

$298,000

Median home value

$1,414

Median monthly rent

78.5%

Home ownership

5.5%

Poverty rate

2.4%

Unemployment

12,386

Housing units

33.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

1,010

Under 5

1,063

961

5–9

1,011

1,272

10–14

1,338

1,201

15–19

1,262

862

20–24

907

2,057

25–34

2,164

2,241

35–44

2,356

2,283

45–54

2,401

1,348

55–59

1,418

1,439

60–64

1,514

2,046

65–74

2,151

1,048

75–84

1,102

523

85+

550

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	8,094	21.6%
18 and over	29,434	78.4%
65 and over	7,420	19.8%
Median age	43.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 82%

Black or African American 7.6%

Two or more races 5.1%

Hispanic or Latino 2.4%

Asian 1.5%

Other race 1.1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	31,533	82%
Black or African American	2,906	7.6%
Two or more races	1,971	5.1%
Hispanic or Latino	912	2.4%
Asian	594	1.5%
Other race	410	1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	95	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	28.5%	25.3%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	32.5%	29.3%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	32.0%	34.6%	26.3%
Over $200k	7.0%	10.9%	11.6%

Under $10k 2.0%

$10k–$15k 2.7%

$15k–$25k 7.1%

$25k–$35k 4.8%

$35k–$50k 7.4%

$50k–$75k 17.5%

$75k–$100k 13.3%

$100k–$150k 22.9%

$150k–$200k 11.4%

$200k+ 11.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.0%
$10k–$15k	2.7%
$15k–$25k	7.1%
$25k–$35k	4.8%
$35k–$50k	7.4%
$50k–$75k	17.5%
$75k–$100k	13.3%
$100k–$150k	22.9%
$150k–$200k	11.4%
$200k+	11.0%
Median income	$89,849

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.6%

$50k–$100k 0.1%

$100k–$150k 1.7%

$150k–$200k 6.7%

$200k–$300k 40.9%

$300k–$500k 41.2%

$500k–$1M 7.4%

$1M+ 0.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$298,000
Median rent / month	$1,414
Owner occupied	78.5%
Renter occupied	21.5%
Vacant	3.9%
Single-family detached	82.1%
Large apartment buildings	3.4%
Mobile homes	0.1%
Median rooms	6.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.58

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.2%
2010–2019	8.4%
2000–2009	16.8%
1990–1999	22.1%
1980–1989	20.0%
1970–1979	13.1%
1960–1969	10.9%
1950–1959	4.2%
1940–1949	2.6%
1939 or earlier	1.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.6%
1 bedroom	3.6%
2 bedrooms	13.6%
3 bedrooms	47.1%
4 bedrooms	26.9%
5+ bedrooms	7.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.7%
1 vehicle	24.3%
2 vehicles	37.1%
3 or more	34.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	19.6%
Electricity	72.8%
Propane / LP gas	2.1%
Fuel oil	3.0%
Wood	1.8%
Solar	0.1%
No fuel used	0.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	7,599	50.6%
Cohabiting couple	1,240	8.3%
Male householder, no spouse	2,089	13.9%
Female householder, no spouse	4,077	27.2%
Households with children under 18	4,399	29.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	5,320	35.5%
Average household size	2.48

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.3%	23.3%
Married	54.4%	48.8%
Separated	2.2%	2.5%
Widowed	3.8%	10.8%
Divorced	13.3%	14.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.6%

Some HS, no diploma 3.8%

HS graduate 28.5%

Some college, no degree 23.0%

Associate's degree 9.8%

Bachelor's degree 21.6%

Graduate / professional 11.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.6%
Bachelor's or higher	33.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	448	5.5%
Kindergarten	445	5.4%
Elementary school	3,445	42.1%
High school	2,203	26.9%
College / grad school	1,635	20.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 21.2%

Retail trade 14.1%

Professional & management 11.1%

Construction 9.5%

Finance & real estate 8.9%

Public administration 7.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.5%

Manufacturing 6.4%

Other services 5.4%

Transportation & utilities 4.4%

Wholesale trade 3.0%

Information 1.2%

Agriculture & mining 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	43.5%
Service	13.4%
Sales & office	23.5%
Natural resources & construction	9.7%
Production & transportation	9.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.5%
Government	16.8%
Self-employed	4.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.3%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.3%
Carpool	5.0%
Public transit	0.2%
Walk	0.2%
Work from home	13.3%
Other means	1.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.6

Poverty

All people 5.5%

Under 18 years 6.5%

18 and over 5.3%

Married-couple families 1.1%

Female-led households 12.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	36.1%
Retirement income	27.4%
Supplemental Security	3.5%
Cash public assistance	1.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.3%
High blood pressure	33.6%
High cholesterol	33.0%
Diabetes	9.5%
Heart disease	5.5%
Stroke	2.6%
Asthma	9.1%
Arthritis	25.6%
Kidney disease	2.5%
Pulmonary disease	5.8%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.4%
Binge drinking	16.5%
No physical activity	19.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.9%
Depression	20.1%
Fair or poor health	12.0%
Poor mental health	13.1%
Poor physical health	8.6%
No health insurance	10.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.9%
Visited dentist	73.7%
Cholesterol screening	91.8%
Teeth loss	9.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	2,962	10.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.6%
Under 18	4.1%
18–64 years	9.9%
65 and over	35.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	80.5%
Public insurance	30.8%
No insurance	3.7%
Uninsured under 19	2.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	35,455	94.5%
Spanish	293	0.8%
Other Indo-European	46	0.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	117	0.3%
Other languages	79	0.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	36,013	96.0%
Born in same state	35,720	95.2%
Born in different state	26,423	70.4%
Foreign born	293	0.8%
Naturalized citizen	1,515	4.0%
Not a US citizen	668	44.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	6,697	17.8%
Arab	4,877	13%
Italian	3,767	10%
English	290	0.8%
German	168	0.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	100	0.3%
Irish	88	0.2%
Dutch	43	0.1%
Norwegian	35	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.0%
Internet access	92.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 23111

What city is ZIP code 23111 in?

ZIP code 23111 is primarily assigned to Mechanicsville, Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 23111 in?

ZIP code 23111 falls within Hanover County, Virginia.

Does ZIP code 23111 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 23111 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 23111 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 23111 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 23111?

ZIP code 23111 has an estimated population of 37,528 residents, with a density of 486 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 23111?

The median home value in ZIP code 23111 is $298,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 23111 in?

ZIP code 23111 observes the EST timezone.