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Ashland, VA
Town in Hanover County, Virginia. ZIP codes: 23005.
Population
7,772
Land area
7.2sq mi
People per sq mi
1,080
ZIP codes
1
Ashland and its ZIP codes
Ashland at a glance
- Ashland is about 4.9 times as dense as Virginia as a whole.
- The median household income is $61,164, 34% below the Virginia median of $93,170.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $293,200 (24% below Virginia) and median rent is $1,229 a month.
Local data for Ashland, VA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Ashland, VA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$61,164
Poverty rate
24.3%
Median home value
$293,200
Median rent
$1,229/mo
Homeownership
55.8%
Bachelor's or higher
38.0%
Median age
30.6
Average commute
22.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (717), German Americans (688), Salvadoran Americans (430).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Hanover County. PPP loans are for Ashland.
Unemployment rate
3.0%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$60,259
57,566 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$81,533
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$773M
FY 2026, $7,027 per person
How people get to work
Ashland, VA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone70.6%
- Carpooled5.0%
- Public transit0.6%
- Walked7.5%
- Bicycle0.4%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.6%
- Worked from home14.3%
Average one-way commute: 22.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Ashland, VA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
453
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
176
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 27°F
45.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Ashland, VA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.2%
U.S. 33.3% +0.9 pts
Diabetes
11.8%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
12.3%
U.S. 12.8% -0.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.7%
U.S. 11.1% -2.4 pts
ZIP codes in Ashland
1 in or overlapping Ashland. Population shown
Cities near Ashland
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| HanoverCensus-designated place | 5.5 mi | 1.2 |
| Glen AllenCensus-designated place | 6.3 mi | 8.8 |
| LaurelCensus-designated place | 8.4 mi | 5.4 |
| WyndhamCensus-designated place | 8.9 mi | 3.7 |
| ChamberlayneCensus-designated place | 9.2 mi | 3.3 |
| InnsbrookCensus-designated place | 9.4 mi | 4.4 |
| LakesideCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 4.3 |
| DumbartonCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 1.9 |
| Short PumpCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 9 |
| MechanicsvilleCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 28.3 |
| TuckahoeCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 20.4 |
| East Highland ParkCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 8.8 |
| Lake CarolineCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 2.8 |
| RichmondCity | 16 mi | 59.9 |
| Highland SpringsCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 8 |
| MontroseCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 3.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Ashland, VA in?
- Ashland is in Hanover County, Virginia.
- What ZIP codes are in Ashland, VA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Ashland include 23005.
- What is the population of Ashland, VA?
- About 7,772 people live in Ashland, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Ashland?
- Nearby places include Hanover (5.5 mi), Glen Allen (6.3 mi), Laurel (8.4 mi), Wyndham (8.9 mi), Chamberlayne (9.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023