ZIP Code 23801 in Fort Lee, VA

Data Last Updated: October 1, 2025
City:Fort Lee, Virginia
City Alias:Fort Gregg Adams, Ft Greggadams, Petersburg
Counties:Prince George County [Primary]
Petersburg City County
Timezone:Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:1:00:10 AM
Population:9,874 [See All]
Area Codes:686 / 804
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:37.2353, -77.3373
Land Area:6.633 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 23801 has 9,874 residents and 1,218 households (average 3.73 persons per household). The median age is 20.6 years, significantly younger than the state (38.7) and significantly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 64.1% male and 35.9% female, which is much higher than the state male share (48.9%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (44.9%, much lower than the state average of 60.3% and well below the national average of 61.6%) and Black or African American (28.2%, much higher than the state average of 18.6% and well above the national average of 12.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 23.8%, which is much higher than the state average (10.5%), and Black or African American share is much higher than the national average (12.4%).

Explore More: Population Over Time By Age & Gender By Race By Gender Nativity & Citizenship

Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:9,874Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:8,318Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:5,785Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:1,488.6 people per sq mile
Average Income:$81,105Source: Census ACS
Households:1,218Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$0Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:3.73Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:2.35Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--5,5525,3465,3514,7004,7475,0914,9015,4095,7635,9446,2717,5778,318
Decennial Census3,393------------------9,874------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)


Median Age: 20.6

Male Median Age: 20.6

Female Median Age: 20.8

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male3173232851,9211,7226375463131416322916001231
Female3173132517175764134022691296523289410368
Total6346365362,6382,2981,0509485822701284537254101599
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:4,43039.10%
Black:2,78424.57%
Hispanic:*2,35120.75%
Asian:3873.42%
American Indian:510.45%
Hawaiian:990.87%
Other:1,22810.84%
Total:11,330100%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)
* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:6,33164.12%20.6 years
Females:3,54335.88%20.8 years
Total:9,874100%20.6 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:6,75581.21%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:4745.70%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:6207.45%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:46913.09%
Total Population:8,318100%
Total Native Population:7,22986.91%
Total Foreign-born Population:1,08913.09%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment


In 2023, the Median household income is $81,105, which is well under the state median ($90,974), is up $28,847 (55.2%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $10,991. Family households earn a median of $80,616 versus $95,823 for nonfamily households (a difference of $15,207). By gender, male median income is $28,685 and female is $45,282, which is well under the state female median ($58,743), with a current gap of $16,597 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 279.3%, which is much higher than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 5.8%, which is much higher than the state rate (4.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (49.1%).

Explore More: Income Over Time Household Income Employment Status By Occupation

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)


Income Type2011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Household Income$52,258$55,563$59,138$57,283$58,769$61,142$63,286$62,864$70,114$68,942$78,125$73,906$81,105
Median Family Income$52,151$54,812$58,966$58,051$59,192$61,315$64,013$63,398$70,947$69,615$78,789$74,563$80,616
Median NonFamily Income$0$54,934$53,125$42,009$48,500$47,778$42,218$43,854$51,136$36,750$0$0$95,823
Median Male Income$37,680$40,956$41,239$40,989$41,048$42,015$40,881$42,917$46,042$44,815$48,120$32,097$28,685
Median Female Income$35,189$38,777$34,400$42,664$34,569$36,464$37,232$39,107$42,169$41,506$41,094$45,552$45,282
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:81240.93%
Unemployed:32216.23%
Not In Labor Force:85042.84%
Total:1,984100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)


Management, business, science, and arts:39949.14%
Service:17020.94%
Sales and Office:19323.77%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:00.00%
Production, transportation, and material moving:506.16%
Total Civilian Employed Population:812100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2023, the median home value is $0, which is considerably lower than the state median ($360,700), is down $275,000 (100.00%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $225,000. The median gross rent is $1,813, which is much higher than the national median ($1,348), is up $473 (35.30%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $116. Of occupied housing, owners make up 2.29% (100.00% with a mortgage, 0.00% free-and-clear) and renters 97.71% - making this ZIP Code less home ownership than the state and higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 7.98%, which is markedly below the national rate (10.43%).

Explore More: Compare Home Value Home Value Over Time Rent & Over Time Housing Occupancy

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Home Value$275,000$147,500$0$233,300$226,400$203,600$221,900$220,300$225,000$0$0$0$0
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:00.00%
$500 to $999:191.35%
$1,000 to $1,499:493.48%
$1,500 to $1,999:96668.61%
$2,000 to $2,499:30821.88%
$2,500 to $2,999:00.00%
$3,000 or more:40.28%
No Rent:624.40%
Total:1,408100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Rent$1,340$1,359$1,374$1,424$1,468$1,549$1,607$1,685$1,697$1,691$1,727$1,808$1,813
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):332.29%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):00.00%
Renter Occupied:1,40897.71%
Total Occupied Housing Units:1,441100%

Occupied Housing Units:1,44192.02%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):1257.98%
Total Housing Units:1,566100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)


Single-Family Units:1,41690.42%
Multi-Family Units:1509.58%
Other Units:00.00%
Total Housing Units:1,566100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 31.80% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is markedly below the state rate (41.50%). High school or higher is 95.80%, which is far higher than the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 3.40%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.60%). Private coverage is 86.30%, which is well above the national rate (67.30%). Public coverage is 18.40%, which is falls below the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is 2.60%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.70%), down 4.20 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 1.70 percentage points. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is college (39.84%). College enrollment is 39.84%, which is far higher than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community is likely a college hub with student-driven housing and services.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:501.58%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:842.66%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):41513.15%
Some college, no degree:1,10835.12%
Associate's degree:49415.66%
Bachelor's degree:78824.98%
Graduate or professional degree:2166.85%
Total:3,155100%
High school or higher:3,02195.75%
Bachelor's degree or higher:1,00431.82%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

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


Private Insurance:3,36679.84%
Public Insurance:71917.05%
No Insurance:1313.11%
Total:4,216100%
Has Health Insurance:4,08596.89%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
% of People in Poverty6.8%7.6%6.8%7.4%8.5%5.7%6.9%5.0%4.3%3.7%4.2%3.3%2.6%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 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:833.27%
Kindergarten:1325.20%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):91936.18%
High school (grades 9-12):39415.51%
College or graduate school:1,01239.84%
Total:2,540100%
Early Childhood:2158.46%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):1,44556.89%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 23801 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 39 business establishments, employing about 726 people with an annual payroll of $27,144,000. USPS data shows 1,551 residential mailboxes and 115 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:1,551Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:115Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:1,818Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:1,535Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:39Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$6,500,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$27,144,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:726Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 23801 is located in Prince George County, Virginia, within the Richmond, VA Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 40060) and Virginia's 4th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 1,327,321 people, about 0.74% of whom live in ZIP Code 23801. It covers 6.633 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Richmond, VASource: Census
CBSA Number:40060Source: Census
CBSA Type:MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:1,327,321Source: Census
MSA:Richmond-Petersburg, VA MSASource: Census
Land Area:6.633 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:--Source: Census
Congressional District:04Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:4310.34 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:--Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:5129152Source: Census
Place Name:Fort Lee CDP; VirginiaSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


23803 | | 23709

Schools in ZIP Code 23801


We could not locate which school district 23801 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

William A. Walton Elem 4101 Courthouse Rd
Prince George, VA 23875
District: Prince George County Public SchoolsNearby
L.l. Beazley Elem 6700 Courthouse Rd
Prince George, VA 23875
District: Prince George County Public SchoolsNearby
Prince George High 7801 Laurel Spring Rd
Prince George, VA 23875
District: Prince George County Public SchoolsNearby
Crater Juvenile Detention Home 6102 County Dr.
Disputanta, VA 23842
District: UnknownNearby
J.e.j. Moore Middle 11455 Prince George Dr
Disputanta, VA 23842
District: Prince George County Public SchoolsNearby
Brec Academy 455 Old Wagner Rd
Petersburg, VA 23805
District: Private SchoolNearby
St Joseph School 123 Franklin St
Petersburg, VA 23803
District: Private SchoolNearby
West End Christian School 1600 Atlantic St
Hopewell, VA 23860
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 23801


Another Level Barbering And Cosmetology School 102 North Sycamore Street
Petersburg, VA 23803-3245
Type: Post Secondary
Southside College Of Health Sciences 430 Clairmont Court - Suite 200
Colonial Heights, VA 23834
Type: Post Secondary
Virginia State University 1 Hayden Drive
Petersburg, VA 23806
Type: Post Secondary
Richard Bland College 11301 Johnson Road
South Prince George, VA 23805-7100
Type: Post Secondary
Chester Career College 751 West Hundred Road
Chester, VA 23836
Type: Post Secondary
John Tyler Community College 13101 Route 1
Chester, VA 23831-5316
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 October 1, 2025.

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