23005 ZIP Code, Ashland, VA
23005 is a ZIP code in Ashland, Virginia in Hanover County. It covers 69 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 23047, 23059 and 23060. 19,987 people live here in 7,425 households. With about 288 people per square mile it is lightly settled, and most homes are owner-occupied (73%). Median household income is $89,335, close to the Virginia median of $93,170.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Ashland, VA
- County: Hanover County
- Land area: 69 sq mi
- Population: 19,987
- Median household income: $89,335
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 19,987 |
| Households | 7,425 |
| Median household income | $89,335 |
| Income per person | $47,746 |
| Median age | 37.6 |
| Homeowners | 72.8% |
| Median home value | $402,700 |
| Median rent | $1,339 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 42.2% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 26.7 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 30.3% |
| Moved in the past year | 15.1% |
| Below the poverty line | 12.6% |
| Broadband internet | 93.9% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 6.1% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 4.7% |
| $10–15K | 1.0% |
| $15–25K | 5.3% |
| $25–35K | 5.2% |
| $35–50K | 9.8% |
| $50–75K | 16.9% |
| $75–100K | 12.4% |
| $100–150K | 15.8% |
| $150–200K | 10.7% |
| $200K+ | 18.2% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 11.0% |
| 10–19 | 12.1% |
| 20–24 | 10.2% |
| 25–34 | 13.0% |
| 35–44 | 10.7% |
| 45–54 | 12.2% |
| 55–64 | 11.8% |
| 65–74 | 11.2% |
| 75+ | 7.6% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 45.4% |
| Owned outright | 23.5% |
| Rented | 25.3% |
| Vacant | 5.8% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 73.6% |
| Townhome | 5.8% |
| 2–4 units | 3.1% |
| 5–19 units | 7.4% |
| 20+ units | 3.7% |
| Mobile / other | 6.4% |
Businesses in 23005
1,174 business establishments with 22,135 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Construction: 182
- Wholesale Trade: 155
- Retail Trade: 141
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 128
- Accommodation and Food Services: 91
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 87
- Manufacturing: 70
- Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services: 69
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 23047 (6 mi)
- 23059 — Glen Allen CDP, VA (6.3 mi)
- 23060 — Glen Allen CDP, VA (7.5 mi)
- 23069 — Hanover CDP, VA (7.8 mi)
- 23228 — Laurel CDP, VA (9.2 mi)
- 23294 — Laurel CDP, VA (9.5 mi)
- 23227 — Chamberlayne CDP, VA (10.6 mi)
- 23116 — Mechanicsville CDP, VA (10.9 mi)
Areas that include 23005
- Ashland, VA ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Hanover County ZIP codes — 9 ZIP codes
- Virginia ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 5 of 9: highest share of households with children in Hanover County
- No. 1 of 9: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Hanover County
- No. 1 of 9: lowest median age in Hanover County
- No. 4 of 9: fastest population growth in Hanover County
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 23005, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 23005 in?
- 23005 is a Ashland, VA mailing address. By land area, 10% lies inside Ashland; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 23005 in?
- 23005 is in Hanover County.
- What is the population of 23005?
- About 19,987 people (±1,060), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 17,818.
- What is the median household income in 23005?
- $89,335 (±$10,489), compared with $93,170 for Virginia as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 23005?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 23005 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 23005?
- The closest, measured center to center: 23047 (6 mi), 23059 (6.3 mi, Glen Allen), 23060 (7.5 mi, Glen Allen), 23069 (7.8 mi, Hanover), 23228 (9.2 mi, Laurel) and 23294 (9.5 mi, Laurel).
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