Powhatan County, VA ZIP Codes
Virginia (VA) · 1 ZIP codes · 1 cities
1
ZIP codes
31,136
population (2021)
+11.0%
pop change since 2010
51145
FIPS code
Powhatan County ZIP code map
About Powhatan County
Powhatan County is located in Virginia and contains 1 ZIP codes across 1 cities and communities.
The county's population was 31,136 as of 2021,
an increase of
11% from 28,046 in 2010.
The timezone is Central Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Powhatan County is 51145.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 31,136 |
| 2010 population | 28,046 |
| Change | +11.0% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Virginia |
| FIPS code | 51145 |
| Timezone | Central |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Powhatan County
ZIP codes for Powhatan County, VA (1)
Demographics & statistics
28,236
Population
45.7
Median age
$101,502
Median household income
$45,761
Per capita income
$172,350
Median home value
$597
Median monthly rent
45.4%
Home ownership
44.7%
Poverty rate
1.3%
Unemployment
9,585
Housing units
16.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
417
Under 5
849
341
5–9
694
573
10–14
1,166
531
15–19
1,081
447
20–24
909
1,047
25–34
2,130
1,249
35–44
2,540
1,478
45–54
3,006
794
55–59
1,615
705
60–64
1,435
1,074
65–74
2,185
553
75–84
1,125
96
85+
196
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 5,091 | 9.6% |
| 18 and over | 23,145 | 90.5% |
| 65 and over | 5,229 | 13.1% |
| Median age | 45.7 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
82.9%
Black or African American
9.2%
Two or more races
4%
Hispanic or Latino
2.6%
Other race
0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.4%
Asian
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 24,015 | 82.9% |
| Black or African American | 2,661 | 9.2% |
| Two or more races | 1,146 | 4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 740 | 2.6% |
| Other race | 261 | 0.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 106 | 0.4% |
| Asian | 47 | 0.2% |
Household income
Under $10k
1.1%
$10k–$15k
0.7%
$15k–$25k
1.5%
$25k–$35k
2.7%
$35k–$50k
3.3%
$50k–$75k
6.4%
$75k–$100k
7.4%
$100k–$150k
12.9%
$150k–$200k
6.7%
$200k+
7.6%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 1.1% |
| $10k–$15k | 0.7% |
| $15k–$25k | 1.5% |
| $25k–$35k | 2.7% |
| $35k–$50k | 3.3% |
| $50k–$75k | 6.4% |
| $75k–$100k | 7.4% |
| $100k–$150k | 12.9% |
| $150k–$200k | 6.7% |
| $200k+ | 7.6% |
| Median income | $101,502 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
0.7%
$50k–$100k
0.4%
$100k–$150k
1.7%
$150k–$200k
3.7%
$200k–$300k
12.6%
$300k–$500k
20.3%
$500k–$1M
9.8%
$1M+
1.0%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $172,350 |
| Median rent / month | $597 |
| Owner occupied | 45.4% |
| Renter occupied | 4.6% |
| Vacant | 2.3% |
| Single-family detached | 47.2% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 1.3% |
| Median rooms | 3.4 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 1.33 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.6% |
| 2010–2019 | 5.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 11.7% |
| 1990–1999 | 13.1% |
| 1980–1989 | 6.4% |
| 1970–1979 | 8.8% |
| 1960–1969 | 1.6% |
| 1950–1959 | 1.1% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.6% |
| 1939 or earlier | 1.4% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.2% |
| 1 bedroom | 0.6% |
| 2 bedrooms | 5.3% |
| 3 bedrooms | 25.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 15.5% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.6% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.9% |
| 1 vehicle | 6.6% |
| 2 vehicles | 19.5% |
| 3 or more | 23.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 1.0% |
| Electricity | 40.6% |
| Propane / LP gas | 4.1% |
| Fuel oil | 1.4% |
| Wood | 2.6% |
| Solar | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 0.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 6,662 | 33.3% |
| Cohabiting couple | 541 | 2.7% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,395 | 7.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,427 | 7.1% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3,125 | 15.6% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,541 | 17.7% |
| Average household size | 1.33 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 40.5% | 11.2% |
| Married | 36.4% | 29.8% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 0.8% |
| Widowed | 1.9% | 4.2% |
| Divorced | 17.8% | 4.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.6%
Some HS, no diploma
12.5%
HS graduate
42.7%
Some college, no degree
17.3%
Associate's degree
7.4%
Bachelor's degree
12.3%
Graduate / professional
4.3%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 84.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 16.6% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 332 | 3.2% |
| Kindergarten | 122 | 1.2% |
| Elementary school | 2,362 | 22.8% |
| High school | 1,476 | 61.8% |
| College / grad school | 971 | 11.1% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Agriculture & mining
36.5%
Education & healthcare
23.8%
Construction
6.5%
Retail trade
5.5%
Professional & management
5.5%
Finance & real estate
5.2%
Manufacturing
4.1%
Public administration
3.5%
Transportation & utilities
2.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
2.5%
Other services
2.2%
Wholesale trade
1.5%
Information
1.0%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 22.7% |
| Service | 20.9% |
| Sales & office | 10.7% |
| Natural resources & construction | 41.6% |
| Production & transportation | 4.2% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 89.6% |
| Government | 7.6% |
| Self-employed | 2.9% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 53.2% |
| Carpool | 10.2% |
| Public transit | 0.1% |
| Walk | 0.3% |
| Other means | 0.2% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 16.5 |
Poverty
All people
44.7%
Under 18 years
3.1%
18 and over
44.5%
Married-couple families
0.9%
Female-led households
10.7%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 18.9% |
| Retirement income | 15.7% |
| Supplemental Security | 1.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.5% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 1.8% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 34.8% |
| High cholesterol | 28.6% |
| Heart disease | 4.8% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Asthma | 8.6% |
| Arthritis | 20.8% |
| Kidney disease | 2.2% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.2% |
| Cancer | 4.7% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 19.2% |
| No physical activity | 21.7% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 38.7% |
| Fair or poor health | 14.1% |
| Poor mental health | 13.3% |
| Poor physical health | 8.6% |
| No health insurance | 16.1% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 74.1% |
| Visited dentist | 63.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.2% |
| Teeth loss | 12.6% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2,422 | 6.8% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 9.8% |
| Under 18 | 3.1% |
| 18–64 years | 4.2% |
| 65 and over | 39.5% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 64.5% |
| Public insurance | 29.6% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 1.9% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 26,970 | 97.7% |
| Spanish | 240 | 1.4% |
| Other Indo-European | 100 | 1.2% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 26 | 0.1% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 27,584 | 97.4% |
| Born in same state | 27,294 | 96.7% |
| Born in different state | 18,799 | 66.5% |
| Foreign born | 290 | 0.8% |
| Naturalized citizen | 652 | 2.6% |
| Not a US citizen | 296 | 24.4% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 5,205 | 18.4% |
| Italian | 3,549 | 12.6% |
| Arab | 2,399 | 8.5% |
| English | 403 | 1.4% |
| Dutch | 229 | 0.8% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 227 | 0.8% |
| German | 115 | 0.4% |
| Irish | 78 | 0.3% |
| Norwegian | 69 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 18.8% |
| Internet access | 48.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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