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York County, VA
2 cities and towns and 6 ZIP codes in York County, Virginia.
Population
71,005
Land area
105sq mi
People per sq mi
678
ZIP codes
6
Cities and towns in York County
York County at a glance
- York County is about 3.1 times as dense as Virginia as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $109,956 a year, 18% more than the Virginia figure of $93,170.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $433,200 (13% above Virginia) and median rent is $1,827 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Bethel Manor (4,393) and Yorktown (128).
Local data for York County, VA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
York County, VA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$109,956
Poverty rate
5.6%
Median home value
$433,200
Prices +7.8% in a year
Median rent
$1,827/mo
Homeownership
71.6%
Bachelor's or higher
50.0%
Median age
39.9
Average commute
23.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (9,130), Irish Americans (7,791), Italian Americans (3,489).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Sep 2026, +0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$56,172
22,567 jobs, 2025
Federal spending
$669M
FY 2026, $9,552 per person
PPP loans
$140M
2,146 loans, 19,114 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$794K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
York County, VA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone73.9%
- Carpooled7.0%
- Public transit0.2%
- Walked3.7%
- Bicycle0.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.8%
- Worked from home14.4%
Average one-way commute: 23.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
York County, VA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
243
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
2,493
11.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 31°F
45.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in York County, VA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
31.5%
U.S. 33.3% -1.8 pts
Diabetes
11.1%
U.S. 12.1% -1.0 pts
Smoking
10.0%
U.S. 12.8% -2.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.7%
U.S. 11.1% -4.4 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in York County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in York County, VA?
- Bethel Manor is the largest city or town in York County, with about 4,393 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in York County?
- York County includes 6 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 23188, 23690, 23691, 23692, 23693.
- What is the population of York County, VA?
- About 71,005 people live in York County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border York County?
- York County borders Newport News city, Hampton city, James City County, Gloucester County, Williamsburg city, Poquoson city.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023