Powhatan County GIS Maps
Powhatan County, Virginia, has 30,033 residents and covers 260.2 square miles. The population grew 7.1% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents moved in than left over that decade. The FIPS code for Powhatan County is 51145.
Powhatan is the county's largest population center. Powhatan County also includes 2 zip codes, 1 public school district and 14 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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Powhatan County Trends
- Population
- 30,033▴
- Median Home Value
- $381,300▴
- K-12 Enrollment
- 4,077▾
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Powhatan 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.
Powhatan County Population
Powhatan County had 30,033 residents in 2020. That was 7.1% higher than in 2010. Powhatan County added 7,656 people between 2000 and 2020, which points to steady long-term growth. The county is fairly spread out, with about 115 people per square mile. Two of the county's most populated postal areas are Powhatan and 23160.
Population Trend in Powhatan County VA
Powhatan County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Powhatan County Zip Codes
Powhatan County has 2 zip codes. Two of the county's most populated zip codes are Powhatan (23139) and 23160 (23160). Powhatan is the largest zip by population, with about 27,015 residents or 90% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 93% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Powhatan County VA
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23139 | Powhatan | 27,015 | ▴ 10.6% |
| 23160 | 23160 | 1,009 | ▾ -62.7% |
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Powhatan County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
Powhatan County Demographics
Powhatan County has a median age of 45.3, which makes the county a little older than Virginia overall. About 17.9% of residents are under 18, while 19.5% 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 32.3% of the population, which points to a solid working-age base. About 34.2% 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 Powhatan County VA
Median Age
45.3
Under 18
17.9%
Age 65+
19.5%
Bachelor's+
34.2%
Powhatan County School Districts
Powhatan County is served by 1 public school district with 4,077 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 Powhatan County VA
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Powhatan County Public Schools | 4,077 | 100% | ▾ -3.3% |
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Powhatan County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
Powhatan County Housing & Real Estate
Powhatan County has a median home value of $381,300 and a median gross rent of $1,107. About 93% 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 $687,438 and homes spent about 45 days on the market.
Powhatan County Housing Mix
Powhatan County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
Powhatan County Housing Trends
Powhatan County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in Powhatan County, VA
Powhatan County has 925 business listings across 330 categories. The largest categories in Powhatan County business listings are Churches & Religious Organizations (34, 3.7%), Contractors (32, 3.5%), and Auto Repair (25, 2.7%). The full Powhatan County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Powhatan County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in Powhatan County, VA
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 34 | 3.7% |
| Contractors | 32 | 3.5% |
| Auto Repair | 25 | 2.7% |
| Baptist Church | 21 | 2.3% |
| Gas Stations | 20 | 2.2% |
| Landmark And Historical Building | 17 | 1.8% |
| Real Estate Agents | 16 | 1.7% |
| Convenience Stores | 11 | 1.2% |
| Farm | 11 | 1.2% |
| Insurance Agencies | 10 | 1.1% |
Powhatan County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| Greshville | Accommodation | Powhatan |
| Harrison Support Team Inc | Accountant | Powhatan |
| Fighting Creek Park | Active Life | Powhatan |
| Clyde's Coins | Advertising Agency | Powhatan |
| Spring Valley Airport | Airport | Powhatan |
| Powhatan Volunteer Rescue Squad, Inc. | Ambulance And Ems Services | Powhatan |
| The Local PVA - Restaurant & Bar | American Restaurants | Powhatan |
| River Run Veterinary Hospital | Animal Hospital | Powhatan |
| Powhatan Animal Control | Animal Shelters | Powhatan |
| Vintage Antique Shack | Antique Store | Powhatan |
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Powhatan County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
Powhatan County Basemaps
Powhatan 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.
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- 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
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