According to historical population data for the ZIP code 23177 in King William, Virginia, the area has seen a gradual increase in population and population density over the past decade. The population increased from 375 in 2010 to 465 in 2022, and the population density rose from 14.89 people per square mile to 18.47 people per square mile during this period.

With a current population density of 18.47 people per square mile, ZIP code 23177 qualifies as remote rural. Remote rural areas are characterized by very sparse populations, minimal infrastructure, and limited services. The lifestyle in these areas primarily revolves around agriculture or undeveloped land, emphasizing privacy and self-sustainability.

The estimated number of housing units corresponding to the 2022 population is 178, based on the national average household size of 2.61. This low housing unit count spread across the 25.18 square miles of the ZIP code area further confirms its remote rural classification.