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Powhatan County, VA
1 city or town and 2 ZIP codes in Powhatan County, Virginia.
Population
31,555
Land area
260sq mi
People per sq mi
121
ZIP codes
2
Cities and towns in Powhatan County
Powhatan County at a glance
- Powhatan County is 45% less dense than Virginia as a whole.
- The median household income is $110,537, 19% above the Virginia median of $93,170.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $416,000 (8% above Virginia) and median rent is $1,168 a month.
Local data for Powhatan County, VA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Powhatan County, VA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$110,537
Poverty rate
4.6%
Median home value
$416,000
Prices +4.3% in a year
Median rent
$1,168/mo
Homeownership
93.2%
Bachelor's or higher
35.0%
Median age
45.8
Average commute
32.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (4,197), Irish Americans (3,740), Scottish Americans (1,213).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
2.9%
Aug 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$56,297
8,689 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$75,461
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$216M
FY 2026, $7,127 per person
PPP loans
$46.58M
658 loans, 5,972 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$126K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Powhatan County, VA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone69.1%
- Carpooled6.3%
- Public transit0.2%
- Walked0.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.7%
- Worked from home23.1%
Average one-way commute: 32.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Powhatan County, VA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
280
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
41
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 26°F
44.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone8 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Powhatan County, VA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.4%
U.S. 33.3% +3.1 pts
Diabetes
12.1%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
12.8%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
7.1%
U.S. 11.1% -4.0 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Powhatan County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Powhatan County, VA?
- Powhatan is the largest city or town in Powhatan County, with about 667 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Powhatan County?
- Powhatan County includes 2 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 23139, 23160.
- What is the population of Powhatan County, VA?
- About 31,555 people live in Powhatan County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Powhatan County?
- Powhatan County borders Chesterfield County, Henrico County, Goochland County, Amelia County, Cumberland County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023