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New Kent County
New Kent, VA
23124
23124 ZIP Code — New Kent, VA
New Kent County, Virginia
ZIP code 23124 is located in
New Kent ,
Virginia ,
within New Kent County .
It covers approximately 53.33 square miles and serves a population of
4,948 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 804 .
About ZIP code 23124
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Much of the housing stock is relatively new, reflecting recent development activity. Median home value is $361,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 98%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $123,393. 35% 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 32 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 35% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.
Overall, ZIP code 23124 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
4,948
Population density
93 / sq mi
State FIPS
51
County FIPS
127
Geography
Land area
53.33 sq mi
Water area
1.57 sq mi
Latitude
37.5492
Longitude
-77.0446
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
804
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
10.0%
24.9%
32.9%
$50k – $100k
34.1%
29.8%
29.2%
$100k – $200k
41.5%
35.3%
26.3%
Over $200k
14.4%
10.0%
11.6%
Demographics & statistics
$123,393
Median household income
$361,600
Median home value
34.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 1,033 20.9% 18 and over 3,915 79.1% 65 and over 987 19.9% Median age 38.4 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
13.9%
Group Count % White 4,031 80.2% Black or African American 698 13.9% Two or more races 94 1.9% Hispanic or Latino 77 1.5% Other race 76 1.5% Asian 49 1%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
10.0%
24.9%
32.9%
$50k – $100k
34.1%
29.8%
29.2%
$100k – $200k
41.5%
35.3%
26.3%
Over $200k
14.4%
10.0%
11.6%
Range % of households Under $10k 0.8% $10k–$15k 1.2% $15k–$25k 1.8% $25k–$35k 9.6% $35k–$50k 1.4% $50k–$75k 13.5% $75k–$100k 11.8% $100k–$150k 23.7% $150k–$200k 15.5% $200k+ 20.6% Median income $123,393
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $361,600 Median rent / month $0 Owner occupied 97.6% Renter occupied 2.4% Vacant 3.5% Single-family detached 97.7% Large apartment buildings 1.6% Mobile homes 0.0% Median rooms 7.1 Avg household size (owned) 2.84
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 2.3% 2010–2019 36.8% 2000–2009 11.1% 1990–1999 18.0% 1980–1989 9.1% 1970–1979 10.2% 1960–1969 1.5% 1950–1959 0.6% 1940–1949 2.9% 1939 or earlier 7.5%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 2.7% 2 bedrooms 2.4% 3 bedrooms 57.2% 4 bedrooms 27.0% 5+ bedrooms 10.6%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 0.8% 1 vehicle 17.5% 2 vehicles 31.5% 3 or more 50.2%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 18.0% Electricity 72.2% Propane / LP gas 7.3% Fuel oil 1.4% Wood 1.1%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 1,311 75.6% Cohabiting couple 0 0.0% Male householder, no spouse 149 8.6% Female householder, no spouse 275 15.9% Households with children under 18 658 37.9% Households with seniors (65+) 667 38.4% Average household size 2.84
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 27.8% 16.6% Married 69.6% 65.1% Separated 0.4% 2.8% Widowed 1.5% 11.1% Divorced 0.6% 4.5%
Education
Some college, no degree
25.1%
Graduate / professional
13.1%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 96.2% Bachelor's or higher 34.9%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 42 3.9% Kindergarten 5 0.5% Elementary school 490 45.0% High school 242 22.2% College / grad school 309 28.4%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
18.9%
Professional & management
14.8%
Public administration
10.9%
Transportation & utilities
6.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
5.9%
Finance & real estate
5.5%
Agriculture & mining
2.0%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 53.1% Service 14.3% Sales & office 15.4% Natural resources & construction 12.0% Production & transportation 5.3%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 77.3% Government 15.5% Self-employed 6.9% Unpaid family workers 0.3%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 73.0% Carpool 5.9% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.4% Work from home 19.7% Other means 0.9% Avg commute (minutes) 32.0
Poverty
Married-couple families
1.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 35.0% Retirement income 26.3% Supplemental Security 2.4% Cash public assistance 0.7% Food stamps / SNAP 5.4%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 35.4% High blood pressure 33.7% High cholesterol 33.4% Diabetes 9.9% Heart disease 5.4% Stroke 2.7% Asthma 9.4% Arthritis 26.0% Kidney disease 2.5% Pulmonary disease 6.1% Cancer 6.3%
Behavior / access % Smoking 18.1% Binge drinking 17.0% No physical activity 20.9% Less than 7 hrs sleep 33.9% Depression 20.5% Fair or poor health 13.0% Poor mental health 13.8% Poor physical health 9.3% No health insurance 11.1% Visited doctor (checkup) 76.6% Visited dentist 70.1% Cholesterol screening 91.7% Teeth loss 10.1%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 460 11.7%
Disability % Any disability 8.4% Under 18 6.3% 18–64 years 7.6% 65 and over 12.8%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 89.7% Public insurance 22.3% No insurance 2.5% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 4,723 95.5% Spanish 206 4.4% Other Indo-European 206 4.4% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 4,763 96.3% Born in same state 4,607 93.1% Born in different state 2,798 56.5% Foreign born 156 3.2% Naturalized citizen 185 3.7% Not a US citizen 92 49.7%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 1,230 24.9% Italian 866 17.5% Arab 461 9.3% Irish 42 0.8%
Ancestry Count % English 30 0.6% Polish 16 0.3% Dutch 13 0.3%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 35.1% Internet access 98.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 23124
What city is ZIP code 23124 in?
ZIP code 23124 is primarily assigned to New Kent, Virginia.
What county is ZIP code 23124 in?
ZIP code 23124 falls within New Kent County, Virginia.
Is ZIP code 23124 mostly owner-occupied?
98% of occupied units in ZIP code 23124 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
Does ZIP code 23124 have a large veteran population?
12% of civilians in ZIP code 23124 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 23124?
The median household income in ZIP code 23124 is $123,393, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 23124?
The median home value in ZIP code 23124 is $361,600.
What timezone is ZIP code 23124 in?
ZIP code 23124 observes the EST timezone.
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