Ashland
Town in Hanover County, Virginia
Ashland is a town in Hanover County, Virginia, with 7,565 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 213 ft (65 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Hanover, 5.4 miles E.
- 7,565residents (2020 Census)
- 213 ftelevation · 65 m
- 7.2 sq miland area · 18.6 km²
- 1,051 / sq mipopulation density
- 23005ZIP code
About Ashland
Ashland is a town in Hanover County, Virginia, United States, located 16 miles (26 km) north of Richmond along Interstate 95 and U.S. Route 1. As of the 2020 census it had a population of 7,565, up from 7,225 at the 2010 census.
Ashland is named after the Lexington, Kentucky estate of Hanover County native and statesman Henry Clay. It is the only incorporated town in Hanover County. Although comprising only one square mile when originally incorporated in 1858, today Ashland has grown through several annexations to a size of 7.16 square miles (18.5 km2).
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Living in Ashland
- Median household income
- $61,164
- Median home value
- $293,200
- Median rent
- $1,229/mo
- Median age
- 30.6
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Ashland had 7,565 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 7,565 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,051 per sq mi (406 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Ashland at a glance
| State | Virginia (VA) |
|---|---|
| County | Hanover County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 7,565 (2020) |
| Land area | 7.20 sq mi (18.6 km²) |
| Water area | 0.03 sq mi (0.08 km²) |
| Elevation | 213 ft (65 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.7604° N, 77.4724° W |
| ZIP code | 23005 |
| Official website | ashlandva.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5103368 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Ashland
- Hanover5.4 mi E
- Glen Allen6.6 mi S
- Laurel8.8 mi S
- Wyndham8.9 mi SW
- Innsbrook9.3 mi SW
- Chamberlayne9.5 mi S
- Lakeside10.2 mi S
- Dumbarton10.4 mi S
- Short Pump10.8 mi SW
- Mechanicsville11.1 mi SE
- East Highland Park13.5 mi S
- Tuckahoe13.5 mi SW
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Frequently asked questions about Ashland
What county is Ashland in?
Ashland is in Hanover County, Virginia.
What is the population of Ashland, VA?
7,565 people lived in Ashland at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Ashland, VA?
The ZIP code of Ashland is 23005.
What is the elevation of Ashland?
213 feet (65 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Ashland?
Hanover (5.4 mi), Glen Allen (6.6 mi), Laurel (8.8 mi), Wyndham (8.9 mi), Innsbrook (9.3 mi).
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