23140 ZIP Code — Providence Forge, VA

New Kent County, Virginia

ZIP code 23140 is located in Providence Forge, Virginia, within New Kent County. It covers approximately 72.28 square miles and serves a population of 6,606 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 804.

About ZIP code 23140

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $323,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 93%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($98,900) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 40% 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 35 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 37% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 13% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 23140 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

6,606

population

72.28

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

23140 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 23140

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 23140. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Providence Forge	Acceptable
Providence Forge	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

23030 Charles City (5.9 mi) 23089 Lanexa (7.3 mi) 23124 New Kent (8.2 mi) 23141 Quinton (9.9 mi) 23168 Toano (10.9 mi) 23011 Barhamsville (12.3 mi) 23181 West Point (12.9 mi) 23150 Sandston (14.1 mi) 23231 Henrico (15.2 mi) 23860 Hopewell (15.6 mi) 23881 Spring Grove (15.9 mi) 23086 King William (16 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	6,606
Population density	91 / sq mi
State FIPS	51
County FIPS	127

Geography
Land area	72.28 sq mi
Water area	0.56 sq mi
Latitude	37.4323
Longitude	-77.0221
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	26.8%	24.9%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	28.7%	29.8%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	36.1%	35.3%	26.3%
Over $200k	8.4%	10.0%	11.6%

Demographics & statistics

6,606

Population

People per sq mi

48.1

Median age

$98,900

Median household income

$49,511

Per capita income

$323,100

Median home value

$1,093

Median monthly rent

93.2%

Home ownership

4.9%

Poverty rate

4.0%

Unemployment

2,551

Housing units

37.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

150

Under 5

142

194

5–9

183

179

10–14

169

244

15–19

230

20–24

330

25–34

311

405

35–44

381

408

45–54

385

365

55–59

344

387

60–64

365

444

65–74

418

199

75–84

187

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,305	19.8%
18 and over	5,301	80.2%
65 and over	1,320	20.0%
Median age	48.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 58.6%

Black or African American 24.4%

Two or more races 5.6%

American Indian / Alaska Native 5.5%

Hispanic or Latino 2.8%

Asian 1.6%

Other race 1.5%

Group	Count	%
White	3,985	58.6%
Black or African American	1,657	24.4%
Two or more races	384	5.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native	375	5.5%
Hispanic or Latino	193	2.8%
Asian	106	1.6%
Other race	99	1.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	26.8%	24.9%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	28.7%	29.8%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	36.1%	35.3%	26.3%
Over $200k	8.4%	10.0%	11.6%

Under $10k 2.8%

$10k–$15k 1.4%

$15k–$25k 3.1%

$25k–$35k 4.6%

$35k–$50k 6.0%

$50k–$75k 16.1%

$75k–$100k 16.4%

$100k–$150k 23.7%

$150k–$200k 8.5%

$200k+ 17.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.8%
$10k–$15k	1.4%
$15k–$25k	3.1%
$25k–$35k	4.6%
$35k–$50k	6.0%
$50k–$75k	16.1%
$75k–$100k	16.4%
$100k–$150k	23.7%
$150k–$200k	8.5%
$200k+	17.4%
Median income	$98,900

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.4%

$50k–$100k 7.9%

$100k–$150k 5.3%

$150k–$200k 9.2%

$200k–$300k 18.6%

$300k–$500k 39.4%

$500k–$1M 11.2%

$1M+ 3.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$323,100
Median rent / month	$1,093
Owner occupied	93.2%
Renter occupied	6.8%
Vacant	6.8%
Single-family detached	88.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.2%
Mobile homes	9.7%
Median rooms	7.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.60

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	2.7%
2010–2019	15.1%
2000–2009	31.8%
1990–1999	10.5%
1980–1989	10.1%
1970–1979	7.0%
1960–1969	4.1%
1950–1959	4.4%
1940–1949	5.5%
1939 or earlier	8.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.2%
1 bedroom	1.2%
2 bedrooms	10.5%
3 bedrooms	57.3%
4 bedrooms	17.1%
5+ bedrooms	13.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.0%
1 vehicle	15.4%
2 vehicles	39.9%
3 or more	42.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.1%
Electricity	72.9%
Propane / LP gas	19.3%
Fuel oil	4.8%
Wood	1.7%
No fuel used	0.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,700	67.0%
Cohabiting couple	109	4.3%
Male householder, no spouse	276	10.9%
Female householder, no spouse	453	17.8%
Households with children under 18	738	29.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,000	39.4%
Average household size	2.60

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	24.5%	22.3%
Married	66.4%	59.2%
Separated	0.6%	2.1%
Widowed	3.1%	7.8%
Divorced	5.3%	8.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.7%

Some HS, no diploma 6.0%

HS graduate 26.1%

Some college, no degree 20.3%

Associate's degree 8.7%

Bachelor's degree 25.5%

Graduate / professional 11.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.2%
Bachelor's or higher	37.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	102	6.9%
Kindergarten	88	5.9%
Elementary school	615	41.3%
High school	417	28.0%
College / grad school	266	17.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 22.5%

Public administration 11.3%

Professional & management 10.3%

Retail trade 9.5%

Manufacturing 9.4%

Construction 8.1%

Other services 6.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.5%

Finance & real estate 5.1%

Transportation & utilities 5.0%

Wholesale trade 4.3%

Information 1.1%

Agriculture & mining 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	46.4%
Service	12.3%
Sales & office	20.1%
Natural resources & construction	12.0%
Production & transportation	9.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	68.4%
Government	22.7%
Self-employed	8.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.7%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	72.0%
Carpool	8.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.7%
Work from home	18.2%
Other means	0.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	34.9

Poverty

All people 4.9%

Under 18 years 5.0%

18 and over 4.9%

Married-couple families 2.0%

Female-led households 14.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	40.3%
Retirement income	46.4%
Supplemental Security	1.9%
Cash public assistance	2.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.4%
High blood pressure	39.5%
High cholesterol	35.2%
Diabetes	13.3%
Heart disease	6.6%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	10.2%
Arthritis	29.0%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	7.3%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.6%
Binge drinking	14.9%
No physical activity	24.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.3%
Depression	19.8%
Fair or poor health	16.7%
Poor mental health	14.0%
Poor physical health	10.8%
No health insurance	12.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.7%
Visited dentist	66.3%
Cholesterol screening	92.2%
Teeth loss	13.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	686	13.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.1%
Under 18	5.9%
18–64 years	7.0%
65 and over	33.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	78.3%
Public insurance	31.0%
No insurance	6.0%
Uninsured under 19	4.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	6,314	95.6%
Spanish	91	1.4%
Other Indo-European	62	1.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	4	0.1%
Other languages	13	0.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	6,271	94.9%
Born in same state	6,143	93.0%
Born in different state	4,210	63.7%
Foreign born	128	1.9%
Naturalized citizen	335	5.1%
Not a US citizen	93	27.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	959	14.5%
Arab	815	12.3%
Italian	568	8.6%
Polish	80	1.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	35	0.5%
Irish	17	0.3%
German	2	0%
Norwegian	2	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.4%
Internet access	92.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 23140

What city is ZIP code 23140 in?

ZIP code 23140 is primarily assigned to Providence Forge, Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 23140 in?

ZIP code 23140 falls within New Kent County, Virginia.

Is ZIP code 23140 mostly owner-occupied?

93% of occupied units in ZIP code 23140 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 23140 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 23140 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 23140 have a large veteran population?

13% of civilians in ZIP code 23140 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 23140?

The median home value in ZIP code 23140 is $323,100.

What timezone is ZIP code 23140 in?

ZIP code 23140 observes the EST timezone.