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Gloucester Courthouse, VA
Census-designated place in Gloucester County, Virginia.
Population
3,336
Land area
7sq mi
People per sq mi
478
ZIP codes
0
Gloucester Courthouse and its ZIP codes
Gloucester Courthouse at a glance
- Gloucester Courthouse is about 2.2 times as dense as Virginia as a whole.
- The median household income is $75,341, 19% below the Virginia median of $93,170.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $381,500 and median rent is $954 a month.
Local data for Gloucester Courthouse, VA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Gloucester Courthouse, VA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$75,341
Poverty rate
8.3%
Median home value
$381,500
Median rent
$954/mo
Homeownership
78.8%
Bachelor's or higher
27.8%
Median age
46.3
Average commute
26.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (455), German Americans (326), Italian Americans (142).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Gloucester County. PPP loans are for Gloucester Courthouse.
Unemployment rate
3.1%
Sep 2026, +0.3 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
How people get to work
Gloucester Courthouse, VA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.5%
- Carpooled2.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home17.3%
Average one-way commute: 26.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Gloucester Courthouse, VA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
289
Countywide, mostly 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 zone4 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Gloucester Courthouse, VA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.9%
U.S. 33.3% +1.6 pts
Diabetes
13.4%
U.S. 12.1% +1.3 pts
Smoking
12.3%
U.S. 12.8% -0.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.0%
U.S. 11.1% -4.1 pts
Cities near Gloucester Courthouse
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Gloucester PointCensus-designated place | 8.7 mi | 9.4 |
| MathewsCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 2 |
| YorktownCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.6 |
| WilliamsburgCity | 13 mi | 8.9 |
| DeltavilleCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 4.1 |
| SaludaCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 3.3 |
| GwynnCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 2.3 |
| UrbannaTown | 16 mi | 0.5 |
| WeemsCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.5 |
| White StoneTown | 18 mi | 1 |
| West PointTown | 18 mi | 5.1 |
| IrvingtonTown | 18 mi | 1.5 |
| PoquosonCity | 21 mi | 15.4 |
| ScotlandCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 0.9 |
| Newport NewsCity | 22 mi | 69 |
| Bethel ManorCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 0.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Gloucester Courthouse, VA in?
- Gloucester Courthouse is in Gloucester County, Virginia.
- What is the population of Gloucester Courthouse, VA?
- About 3,336 people live in Gloucester Courthouse, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Gloucester Courthouse?
- Nearby places include Gloucester Point (8.7 mi), Mathews (11 mi), Yorktown (12 mi), Williamsburg (13 mi), Deltaville (14 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023