Mechanicsville
Census-designated place in Hanover County, Virginia

Mechanicsville is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Hanover County, Virginia, with 39,482 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 180 ft (55 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Chamberlayne, 4.0 miles W.
- 39,482residents (2020 Census)
- 180 ftelevation · 55 m
- 28.3 sq miland area · 73.4 km²
- 1,393 / sq mipopulation density
- 23116ZIP code
About Mechanicsville
Mechanicsville is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Hanover County, Virginia, United States. The population was 39,482 during the 2020 census, up from 36,348 in the 2010 census.
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Living in Mechanicsville
- Median household income
- $98,595
- Median home value
- $351,000
- Median rent
- $1,724/mo
- Median age
- 41.8
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Mechanicsville had 39,482 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 39,482 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,393 per sq mi (538 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Mechanicsville at a glance
| State | Virginia (VA) |
|---|---|
| County | Hanover County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 39,482 (2020) |
| Land area | 28.33 sq mi (73.4 km²) |
| Water area | 0.13 sq mi (0.35 km²) |
| Elevation | 180 ft (55 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.6299° N, 77.3548° W |
| ZIP code | 23116 |
| Official website | mechanicsville.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5150856 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Mechanicsville
- Chamberlayne4.0 mi W
- East Highland Park4.0 mi SW
- Highland Springs5.6 mi S
- Lakeside6.8 mi W
- Glen Allen7.5 mi W
- Montrose7.6 mi S
- Laurel8.3 mi W
- Sandston8.4 mi S
- Dumbarton8.5 mi W
- Richmond9.5 mi SW
- Hanover9.9 mi N
- Ashland11.1 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Mechanicsville
What county is Mechanicsville in?
Mechanicsville is in Hanover County, Virginia.
What is the population of Mechanicsville, VA?
39,482 people lived in Mechanicsville at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Mechanicsville, VA?
The ZIP code of Mechanicsville is 23116.
What is the elevation of Mechanicsville?
180 feet (55 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Mechanicsville?
Chamberlayne (4.0 mi), East Highland Park (4.0 mi), Highland Springs (5.6 mi), Lakeside (6.8 mi), Glen Allen (7.5 mi).
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