Hanover County GIS Maps
Hanover County, Virginia, has 109,979 residents and covers 467.9 square miles. The population grew 10.1% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents moved in than left over that decade. The FIPS code for Hanover County is 51085.
Ashland is the county's largest population center. Hanover County also includes 9 zip codes, 1 public school district and 22 municipalities. Those boundaries help explain why population, schools, and housing can look different from one part of the county to another. The map below shows how those county lines, zip codes, and school districts fit together, and the sections that follow use that same geography to show population, demographics, school enrollment and housing patterns in more detail.
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Hanover County Trends
- Population
- 109,979▴
- Median Home Value
- $372,700▴
- K-12 Enrollment
- 16,768▾
County analytics dashboards with historical trends & projections included in package downloads.
Free starter access previews county maps, lightweight GIS, and sample data. Paid packages unlock full GIS layers, analytics, and database files.
Hanover County Maps
The maps below show a few of the county map styles included in our downloads. County packages include map exports in JPEG, PNG, SVG, PDF and GeoTIFF formats plus more than 20 GIS layers for mapping, research and analysis. Available layers include zip codes, area codes, subdivisions, school districts, political boundaries, roads, water features, points of interest and more.
County packages also include historical county demographics, business intelligence, analytical dashboards, AI-ready prompts, markdown files and related reference data. Everything is organized to save hours of manual work collecting current data, cleaning it and joining it together. That makes it easier to move faster on analytics, due diligence, business planning and location research. Paid packages are built for commercial use, but some package contents include source-specific attribution or notice guidance. Review Licensing & Data Source Notices.
Hanover County Population
Hanover County had 109,979 residents in 2020. That was 10.1% higher than in 2010. Hanover County added 23,659 people between 2000 and 2020, which points to steady long-term growth. The county is fairly spread out, with about 235 people per square mile. Some of the county's most populated postal areas include Glen Allen, Mechanicsville and Mechanicsville.
Population Trend in Hanover County VA
Hanover County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Hanover County Zip Codes
Hanover County has 9 zip codes. Some of the county's most populated zip codes include Glen Allen (23059), Mechanicsville (23111) and Mechanicsville (23116). Glen Allen is the largest zip by population, with about 40,249 residents or 37% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 101% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Hanover County VA
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23059 | Glen Allen | 40,249 | ▴ 26.1% |
| 23111 | Mechanicsville | 38,151 | ▴ 4.6% |
| 23116 | Mechanicsville | 32,410 | ▴ 19% |
| 23005 | Ashland | 17,818 | ▴ 17% |
| 23192 | Montpelier | 6,592 | ▾ -6.7% |
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Hanover County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
Hanover County Demographics
Hanover County has a median age of 42.3, which makes the county a little older than Virginia overall. About 21.7% of residents are under 18, while 18.8% are 65 or older. That gives the county a fairly even mix of younger families and older adults. The largest age group is 25 to 44 at about 29.3% of the population, which points to a solid working-age base. About 42.4% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the statewide figure of 41.5%. The county is mostly White by population, though Hispanic, Asian, Black and multiracial residents are also part of the local mix.
Key Demographics for Hanover County VA
Median Age
42.3
Under 18
21.7%
Age 65+
18.8%
Bachelor's+
42.4%
Hanover County School Districts
Hanover County is served by 1 public school district with 16,768 students enrolled in 2024. Several larger districts account for a substantial share of students across the county map area. Those three districts account for about 100% of public school enrollment in the map area. Total enrollment has stayed fairly steady in recent years, but it is slightly lower than it was in 2017.
Largest School Districts by Enrollment in Hanover County VA
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hanover County Public Schools | 16,768 | 100% | ▾ -0.3% |
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Hanover County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
Hanover County Housing & Real Estate
Hanover County has a median home value of $372,700 and a median gross rent of $1,496. About 83% of occupied homes in the county are owner-occupied, so the local housing market leans heavily toward ownership. Home values run below the Virginia median, while rents come in below the state average. In March 2026, the median listing price was $539,272 and homes spent about 51 days on the market.
Hanover County Housing Mix
Hanover County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
Hanover County Housing Trends
Hanover County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in Hanover County, VA
Hanover County has 4,762 business listings across 676 categories. The largest categories in Hanover County business listings are Churches & Religious Organizations (128, 2.7%), Auto Repair (104, 2.2%), and Real Estate Agents (79, 1.7%). The full Hanover County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Hanover County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in Hanover County, VA
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 128 | 2.7% |
| Auto Repair | 104 | 2.2% |
| Real Estate Agents | 79 | 1.7% |
| Contractors | 79 | 1.7% |
| Professional Services | 73 | 1.5% |
| Gas Stations | 64 | 1.3% |
| Insurance Agencies | 60 | 1.3% |
| Medical Offices | 54 | 1.1% |
| Convenience Stores | 53 | 1.1% |
| Hair Salons | 51 | 1.1% |
Hanover County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia Recovery Centers | Abuse And Addiction Treatment | Mechanicsville |
| Hunter's Woods Townhomes | Accommodation | Mechanicsville |
| Rue & Associates | Accountant | Mechanicsville |
| Recreation Destination | Active Life | Mechanicsville |
| Slow Paths Wellness | Acupuncture | Ashland |
| Adam & Eve Stores | Adult Entertainment | Mechanicsville |
| The Village at Hanover Medical Park | After School Program | Mechanicsville |
| Agribusiness Service | Agricultural Service | Ashland |
| Hanover County Municipal Airport | Airport | Ashland |
| Allergy Partners of Richmond | Allergist | Mechanicsville |
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Hanover County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
Hanover County Basemaps
Hanover County map and data packages include a set of useful basemaps to help you get started quickly. These include a custom light grey canvas, USGS topo, imagery and other reference layers that make it easier to build clear, meaningful county maps using the included GIS layers, your own data or both. Pre-rendered map tiles for the light grey basemap are included so you can use them offline or host them on your own CDN.
Get the Full Hanover County Data Package
This page shows a preview of what's included in the Hanover County data package. The full package gives you a ready-to-use county data system with GIS layers, historical data, maps, database files and planning tools that save hours of manual data gathering, cleanup and joins. Everything is organized to help you skip data wrangling and start analysis faster.
- 20+ GIS layers for zip codes, school districts, roads, water, boundaries and more
- Historical county demographics, housing, income and trend data
- ZIP code population files and school district enrollment history
- Database files, markdowns, AI-ready prompts and documentation
- Map exports in PNG, JPEG, PDF, SVG and GeoTIFF formats
- Offline-ready data explorer, map and analytics tools
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Nearby Counties
Browse county data pages for the counties that border Hanover County. These nearby pages include the same mix of county maps, demographic summaries, school district context, housing trends and package links.