23153 ZIP Code — Sandy Hook, VA

Goochland County, Virginia

ZIP code 23153 is located in Sandy Hook, Virginia, within Goochland County. It covers approximately 13.28 square miles and serves a population of 1,508 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 804.

About ZIP code 23153

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 $296,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $104,773.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with professional and management as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 37 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area. Remote work is prevalent — 22% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 29% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 23153 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a high rate of remote workers.

1,508

population

13.28

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

23153 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 23153

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 23153. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Sandy Hook	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

23065 Gum Spring (1.4 mi) 23063 Goochland (4.6 mi) 23102 Maidens (7.6 mi) 23129 Oilville (10.2 mi) 23038 Columbia (10.8 mi) 23084 Kents Store (11.2 mi) 23039 Crozier (11.4 mi) 23117 Mineral (13 mi) 23146 Rockville (13.2 mi) 23024 Bumpass (13.6 mi) 23055 Fork Union (14.9 mi) 23192 Montpelier (14.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,508
Population density	114 / sq mi
State FIPS	51
County FIPS	075

Geography
Land area	13.28 sq mi
Water area	0.22 sq mi
Latitude	37.7834
Longitude	-77.9415
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	13.4%	25.1%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	33.6%	29.0%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	40.8%	28.0%	26.3%
Over $200k	12.2%	17.9%	11.6%

Demographics & statistics

1,508

Population

114

People per sq mi

43.6

Median age

$104,773

Median household income

$42,916

Per capita income

$296,600

Median home value

Median monthly rent

86.3%

Home ownership

13.9%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

479

Housing units

29.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

117

10–14

111

15–19

25–34

106

35–44

100

155

45–54

147

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	489	32.4%
18 and over	1,019	67.6%
65 and over	170	11.3%
Median age	43.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 73.7%

Black or African American 26.3%

Group	Count	%
White	1,111	73.7%
Black or African American	397	26.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	13.4%	25.1%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	33.6%	29.0%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	40.8%	28.0%	26.3%
Over $200k	12.2%	17.9%	11.6%

Under $10k 9.4%

$10k–$15k 3.7%

$25k–$35k 2.6%

$35k–$50k 4.5%

$50k–$75k 14.8%

$75k–$100k 11.8%

$100k–$150k 19.7%

$150k–$200k 15.9%

$200k+ 17.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	9.4%
$10k–$15k	3.7%
$25k–$35k	2.6%
$35k–$50k	4.5%
$50k–$75k	14.8%
$75k–$100k	11.8%
$100k–$150k	19.7%
$150k–$200k	15.9%
$200k+	17.6%
Median income	$104,773

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.0%

$150k–$200k 5.4%

$200k–$300k 38.8%

$300k–$500k 31.0%

$500k–$1M 16.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$296,600
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	86.3%
Renter occupied	13.7%
Vacant	3.3%
Single-family detached	97.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	2.5%
Median rooms	7.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.95

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	14.9%
2000–2009	24.8%
1990–1999	37.5%
1980–1989	6.3%
1970–1979	5.6%
1960–1969	2.4%
1950–1959	4.7%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	3.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.4%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	10.0%
3 bedrooms	42.9%
4 bedrooms	38.0%
5+ bedrooms	6.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.4%
1 vehicle	10.1%
2 vehicles	44.8%
3 or more	42.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	71.7%
Propane / LP gas	6.6%
Fuel oil	9.7%
Wood	12.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	360	67.4%
Cohabiting couple	21	3.9%
Male householder, no spouse	65	12.2%
Female householder, no spouse	88	16.5%
Households with children under 18	235	44.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	143	26.8%
Average household size	2.82

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	13.1%	3.4%
Married	72.2%	74.2%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	14.5%
Divorced	14.7%	7.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 4.9%

HS graduate 20.6%

Some college, no degree 21.5%

Associate's degree 23.6%

Bachelor's degree 10.7%

Graduate / professional 18.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.1%
Bachelor's or higher	29.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	19	4.6%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	363	88.3%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	29	7.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Professional & management 21.0%

Public administration 18.7%

Manufacturing 12.1%

Construction 10.7%

Retail trade 9.8%

Education & healthcare 9.6%

Wholesale trade 7.5%

Transportation & utilities 5.9%

Information 2.8%

Finance & real estate 2.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	33.8%
Service	17.6%
Sales & office	25.6%
Natural resources & construction	16.4%
Production & transportation	6.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	64.9%
Government	24.7%
Self-employed	10.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	63.6%
Carpool	14.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	21.9%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	36.6

Poverty

All people 13.9%

Under 18 years 17.6%

18 and over 12.2%

Married-couple families 15.8%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	28.1%
Retirement income	36.1%
Supplemental Security	7.1%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.3%
High blood pressure	34.6%
High cholesterol	32.6%
Diabetes	10.4%
Heart disease	5.2%
Stroke	2.7%
Asthma	9.3%
Arthritis	24.6%
Kidney disease	2.5%
Pulmonary disease	5.4%
Cancer	6.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.6%
Binge drinking	16.1%
No physical activity	19.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.9%
Depression	19.2%
Fair or poor health	12.5%
Poor mental health	12.7%
Poor physical health	8.6%
No health insurance	10.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.1%
Visited dentist	71.6%
Cholesterol screening	92.7%
Teeth loss	9.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	81	8.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	7.6%
Under 18	8.6%
18–64 years	3.5%
65 and over	24.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	77.5%
Public insurance	31.5%
No insurance	1.6%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,439	95.4%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,495	99.1%
Born in same state	1,472	97.6%
Born in different state	1,080	71.6%
Foreign born	23	1.5%
Naturalized citizen	13	0.9%
Not a US citizen	13	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	165	10.9%
Italian	101	6.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	101	6.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.4%
Internet access	97.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 23153

What city is ZIP code 23153 in?

ZIP code 23153 is primarily assigned to Sandy Hook, Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 23153 in?

ZIP code 23153 falls within Goochland County, Virginia.

Is ZIP code 23153 family-oriented?

32% of residents in ZIP code 23153 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Is ZIP code 23153 mostly owner-occupied?

86% of occupied units in ZIP code 23153 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 23153?

The median household income in ZIP code 23153 is $104,773, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 23153?

ZIP code 23153 has an estimated population of 1,508 residents, with a density of 114 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 23153 in?

ZIP code 23153 observes the EST timezone.