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Hanover County, VA
3 cities and towns and 8 ZIP codes in Hanover County, Virginia.
Population
112,879
Land area
468sq mi
People per sq mi
241
ZIP codes
8
Cities and towns in Hanover County
Hanover County at a glance
- It is the 17th most populous of 133 counties in Virginia.
- Households here earn a median of $112,805 a year, 21% more than the Virginia figure of $93,170.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $400,400 (4% above Virginia) and median rent is $1,591 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Mechanicsville (38,683), Ashland (7,772) and Hanover (33).
Local data for Hanover County, VA
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals1
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes4
- Schools27
- Colleges2
- Libraries6
- Banks28
- Post Offices9
- Parks30
- Grocery Stores39
- Restaurants276
- Affordable Housing2
- Home Health Agencies4
- Hospice Care2
- Dialysis Centers3
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment6
- National Cemeteries1
- Private Schools3
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools1
- Superfund Sites1
- Toxic Release Facilities9
- Historic Places14
Housing and community stats
Hanover County, VA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$112,805
Poverty rate
5.7%
Median home value
$400,400
Prices +3.6% in a year
Median rent
$1,591/mo
Homeownership
82.1%
Bachelor's or higher
42.7%
Median age
42.7
Average commute
26.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (11,937), Irish Americans (11,569), Italian Americans (4,444).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.1%
Sep 2026, +0.3 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
PPP loans
$336M
3,931 loans, 37,721 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$829K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Hanover County, VA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone72.8%
- Carpooled5.6%
- Public transit0.2%
- Walked1.0%
- Bicycle0.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.2%
- Worked from home19.1%
Average one-way commute: 26.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Hanover County, VA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
453
Most often 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 zone14 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Hanover County, VA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
32.9%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
11.6%
U.S. 12.1% -0.5 pts
Smoking
11.8%
U.S. 12.8% -1.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.6%
U.S. 11.1% -4.5 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Hanover County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Hanover County, VA?
- Mechanicsville is the largest city or town in Hanover County, with about 38,683 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Hanover County?
- Hanover County includes 8 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 23005, 23015, 23047, 23059, 23111.
- What is the population of Hanover County, VA?
- About 112,879 people live in Hanover County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Hanover County?
- Hanover County borders Henrico County, Spotsylvania County, Louisa County, Caroline County, Goochland County, New Kent County, King William County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023