US ZIP Code
23846

Elberon, VA

Surry County  ·  Virginia

● Active
👥 487 Population ↓ 43% since 2019
💰 $91,169 Median HH Income
▲ 19% above avg ↑ 54% since 2019
🎂 69.1 Median Age ↑ 61% since 2019
🏠 $242,900 Median Home Value
▼ 13% below avg ↑ 51% since 2019
🎓 29.9% College Grads
▼ 23% below avg
📊 8.6% Unemployment
▲ 77% above avg ↑ 35% since 2019
ZIP Code Details
ZIP Code23846
CityElberon
StateVirginia (VA)
CountySurry County
Area Code757/948
Elevation88 ft
Latitude37.066603
Longitude-76.83402
TimezoneNew York (DST)
FIPS51181
ZIP TypeStandard
StatusActive
People & Population (ACS 2023)
♂ Male 47.8% (233) Female 52.2% (254) ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 54.4%Black: 37.8%Other: 7.8%Race
White54.4%
Black37.8%
Other7.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
3%
18–24
1%
25–44
9%
45–64
26%
65+
42%

Key Indicators

Median Age69.1 yrs ↑ 61% since 2019
Avg Household Size1.81
Below Poverty3.9% ▼ 61% below avg
College Grads29.9% ▼ 23% below avg
Unemployment8.6% ▲ 77% above avg
HS Graduate126 (29.4%)
Some College111 (25.9%)
Associates63 (14.7%)
Bachelors37 (8.6%)
Graduate Degree91 (21.3%)

Education

HS Grad: 29.4%Some College: 25.9%Associates: 14.7%Bachelors: 8.6%Graduate: 21.3%Edu
HS Grad29.4%
Some College25.9%
Associates14.7%
Bachelors8.6%
Graduate21.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 90.7%Renter: 9.3%Tenure
Owner90.7%
Renter9.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–100k
18%
$100k–150k
11%
$150k–200k
5%
$200k–300k
26%
$300k–500k
18%
Over $500k
13%

Financials

Median HH Income$91,169 ▲ 19% above avg ↑ 54% since 2019
Median Home Value$242,900 ▼ 13% below avg ↑ 51% since 2019
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Units349
Vacant Units80
Avg HH Size1.81

Income Distribution

Under $25k
6%
$25k–50k
12%
$50k–75k
16%
$75k–100k
33%
$100k–150k
12%
$150k–200k
4%
Over $200k
16%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

15–30 min
23%
30–45 min
35%
Over 45 min
41%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
31%
2000+
55%

Summary

Total Units349
Vacant80
Owner Occupied90.7%
Renter Occupied9.3%
Avg HH Size1.81
Frequently Asked Questions
ZIP code 23846 is in Elberon, VA, in Surry County.
ZIP code 23846 is located in Virginia (VA).
ZIP code 23846 is in Surry County, VA.
ZIP 23846 observes the New York timezone. Daylight Saving Time is observed.
The estimated population of ZIP code 23846 is 487 people (ACS 2023).
The median household income in ZIP code 23846 is $91,169 (ACS 2023).
The median home value in ZIP 23846 is $242,900 (ACS 2023).
About ZIP Code 23846

ZIP code 23846 is located in Elberon, Virginia, within Surry County. With a population of 487, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 69.1 years. Economically, 23846 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $91,169 is above the national average.

Real estate in ZIP code 23846 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $242,900 is near the national average. Homeownership is strong here — 90.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 51% since 2019.

The population of 23846 is majority White (54.41%). Residents are moderately educated — 29.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 3.9%. Household income has grown by 54% since 2019.

The unemployment rate in 23846 stands at 8.6%, which is significantly above the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 95%.

Overall, ZIP code 23846 in Elberon, VA is characterized as middle-income, moderately educated, an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 487 residents, a median household income of $91,169, and a median home value of $242,900, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Virginia.