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Hanover, VA
Census-designated place in Hanover County, Virginia.
Population
33
Land area
1.2sq mi
People per sq mi
28
ZIP codes
0
Hanover and its ZIP codes
Hanover at a glance
- Hanover is 87% less dense than Virginia as a whole.
Local data for Hanover, VA
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Hanover County. PPP loans are for Hanover.
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
Environment and hazard risk
Hanover, 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
89° / 28°F
45.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Hanover, VA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
32.3%
U.S. 33.3% -1.0 pts
Diabetes
12.2%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
10.5%
U.S. 12.8% -2.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.1%
U.S. 11.1% -6.0 pts
Cities near Hanover
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| AshlandTown | 5.5 mi | 7.2 |
| Glen AllenCensus-designated place | 9.4 mi | 8.8 |
| MechanicsvilleCensus-designated place | 9.7 mi | 28.3 |
| ChamberlayneCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 3.3 |
| LaurelCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 5.4 |
| LakesideCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 4.3 |
| East Highland ParkCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 8.8 |
| DumbartonCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.9 |
| Central GarageCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 4.8 |
| InnsbrookCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 4.4 |
| WyndhamCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 3.7 |
| Highland SpringsCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 8 |
| Short PumpCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 9 |
| TuckahoeCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 20.4 |
| MontroseCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 3.2 |
| Lake CarolineCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 2.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Hanover, VA in?
- Hanover is in Hanover County, Virginia.
- What is the population of Hanover, VA?
- About 33 people live in Hanover, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Hanover?
- Nearby places include Ashland (5.5 mi), Glen Allen (9.4 mi), Mechanicsville (9.7 mi), Chamberlayne (10 mi), Laurel (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023