ZIP Code 23031 in Christchurch, VA

Data Last Updated: February 1, 2026
City:Christchurch, Virginia
County:Middlesex County
Timezone:Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:10:09:17 PM
Population:No Population Data
Area Codes:686 / 804
Classification:PO Box
Coordinates:37.6044, -76.5349
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23031 - Christchurch, VA

ZIP Code 23031, Christchurch

Small Town Unique ZIP No Census Data
LocationMiddlesex County, VA
Area0 sq mi Single Point
Delivery Points1 (1 homes)
PO Boxes0 No PO Boxes
ZIP CreatedBefore Oct 2004
Enclosed InZIP Code 23149
Key Facts
  • This ZIP code is classified as PO Box only but maintains zero PO Boxes, making it an unusual legacy designation
  • Only one residential delivery point exists on Seahorse Lane, the sole street in this ZIP
  • The ZIP functions as a point location enclosed within ZIP 23149, which handles primary postal services
  • Three business establishments employ 19 people, suggesting limited commercial activity
  • Despite PO Box classification, the area has street delivery service through one city carrier route

Postal Service Overview

ZIP code 23031 serves Christchurch in Middlesex County, Virginia. This is a minimal-service ZIP with just one residential delivery point and a single street, Seahorse Lane. Despite being classified as a PO Box ZIP, the location doesn't maintain any PO Boxes and has only one city carrier route serving limited delivery needs.

Geographic Context

This ZIP functions as a point location rather than a geographic service area. It's enclosed within the larger ZIP 23149, which provides primary postal services for the region. The three business establishments here employ 19 people, suggesting a small commercial or facility presence in what is otherwise a sparsely developed area along Virginia's Middle Peninsula.

Mailing Information

Christchurch isn't a PO Box Only Zone. Residents and businesses in the area receive mail through the neighboring ZIP code's carrier routes. The PO Box classification appears to be a legacy designation that doesn't match current delivery patterns, which include limited street delivery service.

Street Name Patterns

Coastal Names

The single street name references coastal wildlife, fitting for Virginia's Middle Peninsula waterfront region.

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 23031 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 3 business establishments, employing about 14 people with an annual payroll of $486,000.

# Residential Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:42Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:3Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$108,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$486,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:14Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 23031 is located in Middlesex County, Virginia, within the Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA ) and Virginia's 1st Congressional District. This area has a population of 0 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 23031. It covers 0 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.

CBSA Name:--Source: Census
CBSA Number:--Source: Census
CBSA Type:--Source: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:0Source: Census
MSA:Source: Census
Land Area:--Source: Census
Water Area:--Source: Census
Congressional District:01Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:3684.32 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:--Source: Census
Place Name:--Source: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


23032 | | 23030

Schools in ZIP Code 23031


We could not locate which school district 23031 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are 0 public schools with a nearby mailing address, but we have located 5 public schools nearby. There are however 1 private school(s). It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Middlesex Elementary 823 Philpot Rd.
Locust Hill, VA 23092
District: Middlesex County Public SchoolsNearby
St. Clare Walker Middle 6814 General Puller Highway
Locust Hill, VA 23092
District: Middlesex County Public SchoolsNearby
Middlesex High 454 General Puller Highway
Saluda, VA 23149
District: Middlesex County Public SchoolsNearby
Petsworth Elementary 10658 Geo Washington Mem Hwy
Gloucester, VA 23061
District: Gloucester County Public SchoolsNearby
Lancaster Elementary School 191 School Street
Kilmarnock, VA 22482
District: Lancaster County Public SchoolsNearby
Christchurch School 49 Seahorse Ln
Christchurch, VA 23031
District: Private School

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 23031


Rappahannock Community College 12745 College Drive
Glenns, VA 23149-2616
Type: Post Secondary
William & Mary 200 Richmond Road
Williamsburg, VA 23187-8795
Type: Post Secondary
Centura College-Newport News 616 Denbigh Blvd.
Newport News, VA 23608
Type: Post Secondary
Tomorrow's Image Barber And Beauty Academy Of Virginia 490 Suite F Denbigh Boulevard
Newport News, VA 23608-5532
Type: Post Secondary
Empire Beauty School-Newport News 12365 Hornsby Lane
Newport News, VA 23602-6958
Type: Post Secondary
Ecpi University-Newport News 1001 Omni Blvd Ste 100
Newport News, VA 23606
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on February 1, 2026.

  1. U.S. Postal Service [Last Updated: 2/1/2026], https://www.usps.com
  2. ZIP-Codes.com Proprietary Data Enhancements [Updated: 2/1/2026], https://www.zip-codes.com
  3. U.S. Census [Updated: Varies], https://www.census.gov
    • U.S. Census Office of Management and Budget [Updated: As Released]
    • U.S. Census 2020 Demographic & Housing Characteristics (DHC) [Decennial] [Updated: 5/25/2023]
    • U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
  4. U.S. Geological Survey [Updated: Varies], https://www.usgs.gov
  5. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services [Updated: Annually, As Released], https://www.cms.gov
  6. National Center for Education Statistics [Updated: 2/1/2026], https://nces.ed.gov