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Williamsburg, VA
City in Williamsburg city, Virginia. ZIP codes: 23185.
Population
15,798
Land area
8.9sq mi
People per sq mi
1,767
ZIP codes
1
Williamsburg and its ZIP codes
Williamsburg at a glance
- Williamsburg is about 8 times as dense as Virginia as a whole.
- It is the 89th most populous of 681 cities and towns in Virginia.
- Households here earn a median of $75,604 a year, 19% less than the Virginia figure of $93,170.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $428,100 (12% above Virginia) and median rent is $1,407 a month.
Local data for Williamsburg, VA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Williamsburg, VA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$75,604
Poverty rate
18.8%
Median home value
$428,100
Median rent
$1,407/mo
Homeownership
53.2%
Bachelor's or higher
45.8%
Median age
23.7
Average commute
19.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (2,311), German Americans (2,055), Italian Americans (1,157).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Williamsburg city. PPP loans are for Williamsburg.
Unemployment rate
5.5%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,691
12,705 jobs, 2025
Federal spending
$181M
FY 2026, $11,730 per person
How people get to work
Williamsburg, VA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone57.4%
- Carpooled7.6%
- Public transit1.8%
- Walked11.8%
- Bicycle1.7%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.7%
- Worked from home18.1%
Average one-way commute: 19.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Williamsburg, VA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
190
Countywide, mostly winter weather
Flood insurance policies
32
0.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 31°F
51.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Williamsburg, VA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
32.6%
U.S. 33.3% -0.7 pts
Diabetes
8.9%
U.S. 12.1% -3.2 pts
Smoking
9.2%
U.S. 12.8% -3.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.1%
U.S. 11.1% -3.0 pts
ZIP codes in Williamsburg
1 in or overlapping Williamsburg. Population shown
Cities near Williamsburg
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ScotlandCensus-designated place | 8.8 mi | 0.9 |
| Gloucester PointCensus-designated place | 9.7 mi | 9.4 |
| YorktownCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.6 |
| SurryTown | 12 mi | 0.8 |
| Gloucester CourthouseCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 7 |
| RushmereCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 9.8 |
| ClaremontTown | 15 mi | 2.5 |
| Newport NewsCity | 17 mi | 69 |
| Bethel ManorCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 0.5 |
| West PointTown | 19 mi | 5.1 |
| Charles CityCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 2.7 |
| DendronTown | 21 mi | 3.6 |
| PoquosonCity | 21 mi | 15.4 |
| SmithfieldTown | 21 mi | 9.7 |
| New KentCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 4.5 |
| SaludaCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 3.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Williamsburg, VA in?
- Williamsburg is in Williamsburg city, Virginia.
- What ZIP codes are in Williamsburg, VA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Williamsburg include 23185.
- What is the population of Williamsburg, VA?
- About 15,798 people live in Williamsburg, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Williamsburg?
- Nearby places include Scotland (8.8 mi), Gloucester Point (9.7 mi), Yorktown (10 mi), Surry (12 mi), Gloucester Courthouse (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023