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Middlesex County
Water View, VA
23180
23180 ZIP Code — Water View, VA
Middlesex County, Virginia
ZIP code 23180 is located in
Water View ,
Virginia ,
within Middlesex County .
It covers approximately 9.47 square miles and serves a population of
656 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 804 .
About ZIP code 23180
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $279,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $67,813. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 35% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with construction as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 37 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Overall, ZIP code 23180 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
656
Population density
69 / sq mi
State FIPS
51
County FIPS
119
Geography
Land area
9.47 sq mi
Water area
8.40 sq mi
Latitude
37.7053
Longitude
-76.6116
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
804
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
40.7%
42.5%
32.9%
$50k – $100k
47.4%
33.9%
29.2%
$100k – $200k
8.6%
19.1%
26.3%
Over $200k
3.4%
4.4%
11.6%
Demographics & statistics
$67,813
Median household income
$279,500
Median home value
22.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 169 25.8% 18 and over 487 74.2% 65 and over 128 19.5% Median age 44.6 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
26.1%
Group Count % White 477 72.7% Black or African American 171 26.1% Two or more races 8 1.2%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
40.7%
42.5%
32.9%
$50k – $100k
47.4%
33.9%
29.2%
$100k – $200k
8.6%
19.1%
26.3%
Over $200k
3.4%
4.4%
11.6%
Range % of households Under $10k 4.8% $10k–$15k 1.6% $15k–$25k 8.8% $25k–$35k 5.2% $35k–$50k 1.6% $50k–$75k 30.8% $75k–$100k 24.8% $100k–$150k 20.4% $200k+ 2.0% Median income $67,813
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $279,500 Median rent / month $0 Owner occupied 82.0% Renter occupied 18.0% Vacant 29.8% Single-family detached 86.0% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 12.6% Median rooms 6.0 Avg household size (owned) 2.32
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 11.0% 2000–2009 17.4% 1990–1999 18.5% 1980–1989 6.2% 1970–1979 10.4% 1960–1969 7.0% 1950–1959 19.4% 1940–1949 1.1% 1939 or earlier 9.0%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 8.1% 2 bedrooms 9.3% 3 bedrooms 66.6% 4 bedrooms 16.0% 5+ bedrooms 0.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 2.0% 1 vehicle 23.6% 2 vehicles 45.2% 3 or more 29.2%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Electricity 70.4% Propane / LP gas 20.8% Fuel oil 2.0% Wood 5.2% No fuel used 1.6%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 151 60.4% Cohabiting couple 23 9.2% Male householder, no spouse 39 15.6% Female householder, no spouse 37 14.8% Households with children under 18 101 40.4% Households with seniors (65+) 87 34.8% Average household size 2.62
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 30.2% 30.8% Married 47.1% 56.8% Separated 17.9% 0.0% Widowed 1.6% 4.7% Divorced 3.2% 7.7%
Education
Some college, no degree
20.8%
Graduate / professional
5.6%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 90.5% Bachelor's or higher 22.5%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 8 4.2% Kindergarten 16 8.4% Elementary school 68 35.6% High school 55 28.8% College / grad school 44 23.0%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
13.9%
Public administration
10.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
5.6%
Agriculture & mining
4.5%
Professional & management
2.3%
Transportation & utilities
1.5%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 14.3% Service 25.9% Sales & office 16.9% Natural resources & construction 30.5% Production & transportation 12.4%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 70.7% Government 17.3% Self-employed 12.0% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 70.1% Carpool 20.3% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 0.0% Other means 9.6% Avg commute (minutes) 37.4
Poverty
Married-couple families
2.6%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 34.8% Retirement income 31.6% Supplemental Security 9.6% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 12.8%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 33.9% High blood pressure 37.4% High cholesterol 34.5% Diabetes 11.9% Heart disease 6.9% Stroke 3.5% Asthma 10.1% Arthritis 28.6% Kidney disease 3.1% Pulmonary disease 7.7% Cancer 6.8%
Behavior / access % Smoking 19.8% Binge drinking 15.8% No physical activity 24.0% Less than 7 hrs sleep 35.0% Depression 21.4% Fair or poor health 16.2% Poor mental health 14.6% Poor physical health 10.7% No health insurance 13.4% Visited doctor (checkup) 76.7% Visited dentist 62.2% Cholesterol screening 90.2% Teeth loss 13.6%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 14 2.9%
Disability % Any disability 14.0% Under 18 2.4% 18–64 years 15.0% 65 and over 26.6%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 75.2% Public insurance 35.1% No insurance 8.5% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 626 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) 651 99.2% Born in same state 651 99.2% Born in different state 390 59.5% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 5 0.8% Not a US citizen 5 100.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 74 11.3% Italian 21 3.2%
Ancestry Count % Arab 13 2% English 3 0.5%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 38.1% Internet access 92.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 23180
What city is ZIP code 23180 in?
ZIP code 23180 is primarily assigned to Water View, Virginia.
What county is ZIP code 23180 in?
ZIP code 23180 falls within Middlesex County, Virginia.
Is ZIP code 23180 mostly owner-occupied?
82% of occupied units in ZIP code 23180 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the population of ZIP code 23180?
ZIP code 23180 has an estimated population of 656 residents, with a density of 69 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 23180?
The median home value in ZIP code 23180 is $279,500.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 23180?
The median household income in ZIP code 23180 is $67,813, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 23180 in?
ZIP code 23180 observes the EST timezone.
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