ZIP Code 23187 in Williamsburg, VA

Data Last Updated: February 1, 2026
City:Williamsburg, Virginia
Names to Avoid:
Wlmg
County:Williamsburg City County
Timezone:Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:10:10:41 PM
Population:No Population Data
Area Codes:757 / 948
Classification:PO Box
Coordinates:37.2707, -76.7078
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23187 - Williamsburg, VA

ZIP Code 23187, Williamsburg

Small Town Unique ZIP No Census Data
LocationWilliamsburg City County, VA
Area0 sq mi Single Point
Delivery Points751 (302 businesses)
PO Boxes449
Also Known AsWlmg
ZIP CreatedBefore Oct 2004
Enclosed InZIP Code 23185
Key Facts
  • The post office maintains 449 PO boxes for Williamsburg residents and businesses
  • This is a PO Box-only ZIP code without street carrier delivery
  • Street delivery for the area is handled by neighboring ZIP code 23185
  • 302 businesses use this ZIP as their mailing address, indicating strong commercial use
  • N Boundary St is the only street name in the postal database with 150 addressing records
  • The facility is classified as a city delivery post office despite having no carrier routes

PO Box Service

ZIP code 23187 serves Williamsburg, Virginia as a PO Box facility within the city's postal infrastructure. The post office maintains 449 PO boxes, supporting both residential and business mail needs in this historic area.

Delivery Structure

This ZIP doesn't provide street carrier delivery. Local addresses receive mail through the neighboring ZIP 23185, which handles standard street delivery for the Williamsburg area. The single street in the USPS database, N Boundary St with 150 records, appears in the postal system primarily for addressing purposes rather than carrier route delivery.

Business Presence

The facility serves 302 businesses that use this ZIP code for their mailing address. That's a higher business-to-box ratio than typical residential PO Box ZIPs, suggesting commercial preference for dedicated box service in the downtown area. Many businesses choose PO boxes for consistent mail delivery regardless of physical location changes.

Street Name Patterns

Single Street

Only one street appears in the postal database for this ZIP. N Boundary St has 150 unit-based records, likely referencing a building complex or business park rather than traditional residential delivery points.

Nearby Areas

North Newport News Greenwood Lee Hall Reservoir Central Newport News

Education, Health & Community


Insufficient data for educational attainment. Insufficient data for health insurance coverage. Insufficient data for poverty. Insufficient data for school enrollment.

Explore More: Educational Attainment Health Insurance Poverty Over Time School Enrollment

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:00%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:00%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):00%
Some college, no degree:00%
Associate's degree:00%
Bachelor's degree:00%
Graduate or professional degree:00%
Total:0100%
High school or higher:00%
Bachelor's degree or higher:00%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)


Private Insurance:00%
Public Insurance:00%
No Insurance:00%
Total:0100%
Has Health Insurance:00%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
% of People in Poverty-666,666,666.0%-666,666,666.0%-666,666,666.0%-666,666,666.0%-666,666,666.0%-666,666,666.0%-666,666,666.0%-666,666,666.0%-666,666,666.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)


Nursery School, Preschool:00%
Kindergarten:00%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):00%
High school (grades 9-12):00%
College or graduate school:00%
Total:0100%
Early Childhood:00%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):00%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 23187 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 25 business establishments, employing about 323 people with an annual payroll of $8,139,000.

# Residential Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:729Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:25Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$2,010,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$8,139,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:323Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 23187 is located in Williamsburg City County, Virginia, within the Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 47260) and Virginia's 1st Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 1,671,683 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 23187. It covers 0 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NCSource: Census
CBSA Number:47260Source: Census
CBSA Type:MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:1,671,683Source: Census
MSA:Norfolk-Virginia Beach-Newport News, VA-NCSource: 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:5186160Source: Census
Place Name:Williamsburg city; VirginiaSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


23188 | | 23186

Schools in ZIP Code 23187


We could not locate which school district 23187 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are 1 public school(s) in this ZIP Code, and we have located 3 private school(s). It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Eastern St. Hosp. Ed. Prg 4601 Ironbound Rd B11
Williamsburg, VA 23187
Covenant Christian School 116 Palace Ln
Williamsburg, VA 23185
District: Private SchoolNearby
Walsingham Academy 1100 Jamestown Rd
Williamsburg, VA 23185
District: Private SchoolNearby
Greenwood Christian Academy 5251 John Tyler Hwy 37
Williamsburg, VA 23185
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 23187


William & Mary 200 Richmond Road
Williamsburg, VA 23187-8795
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
Centura College-Newport News 616 Denbigh Blvd.
Newport News, VA 23608
Type: Post Secondary
Empire Beauty School-Newport News 12365 Hornsby Lane
Newport News, VA 23602-6958
Type: Post Secondary
Strayer University-Newport News Campus 11805 Fountain Way, Suite #100
Newport News, VA 23606
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