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Gloucester County, VA
2 cities and towns and 4 ZIP codes in Gloucester County, Virginia.
Population
39,526
Land area
218sq mi
People per sq mi
181
ZIP codes
4
Cities and towns in Gloucester County
Gloucester County at a glance
- The median household income is $84,306, 10% below the Virginia median of $93,170.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $331,000 (14% below Virginia) and median rent is $1,096 a month.
- Its largest cities are Gloucester Point (11,109) and Gloucester Courthouse (3,336).
Local data for Gloucester County, VA
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals1
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes2
- Schools10
- Colleges1
- Libraries2
- Banks6
- Post Offices12
- Parks12
- Grocery Stores10
- Restaurants83
- Affordable Housing2
- Home Health Agencies2
- Hospice Care1
- Dialysis Centers1
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment3
- Private Schools1
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools1
- Toxic Release Facilities1
- Historic Places13
Housing and community stats
Gloucester County, VA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$84,306
Poverty rate
5.2%
Median home value
$331,000
Prices +6.0% in a year
Median rent
$1,096/mo
Homeownership
80.4%
Bachelor's or higher
25.3%
Median age
44.8
Average commute
34.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (3,994), German Americans (3,487), Italian Americans (1,336).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
2.9%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$48,893
10,113 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$64,683
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$334M
FY 2026, $8,634 per person
PPP loans
$36.8M
814 loans, 5,501 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$126K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Gloucester County, VA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone83.7%
- Carpooled3.8%
- Public transit0.1%
- Walked0.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.0%
- Worked from home10.9%
Average one-way commute: 34.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Gloucester County, VA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
289
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
1,317
8.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 29°F
51.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone13 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Gloucester County, VA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.8%
U.S. 33.3% +2.5 pts
Diabetes
12.8%
U.S. 12.1% +0.7 pts
Smoking
13.5%
U.S. 12.8% +0.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.8%
U.S. 11.1% -3.3 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Gloucester County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Gloucester County, VA?
- Gloucester Point is the largest city or town in Gloucester County, with about 11,109 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Gloucester County?
- Gloucester County includes 4 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 23061, 23062, 23072, 23149.
- What is the population of Gloucester County, VA?
- About 39,526 people live in Gloucester County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Gloucester County?
- Gloucester County borders James City County, York County, Middlesex County, Mathews County, King and Queen County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023