| ZIP Code | 23847 |
|---|---|
| City | Emporia |
| State | Virginia (VA) |
| County | Emporia (city) County |
| Area Code | 434 |
| Elevation | 100 ft |
| Latitude | 36.664183 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -77.55164 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 51081 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 39.7 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.63 |
| Below Poverty | 12.4% ▲ 24% above avg |
| College Grads | 26.0% ▼ 33% below avg |
| Unemployment | 5.6% ▲ 15% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 341 (4.6%) |
| HS Graduate | 2,874 (39.2%) |
| Some College | 1,466 (20%) |
| Associates | 744 (10.1%) |
| Bachelors | 643 (8.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,267 (17.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $49,644 ▼ 35% below avg ↑ 39% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $134,400 ▼ 52% below avg ↑ 11% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,010/mo ↑ 36% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 6,406 |
| Vacant Units | 1,482 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.63 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 6,406 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,482 |
| Owner Occupied | 55.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 44.5% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.63 |
ZIP code 23847 is located in Emporia, Virginia, within Emporia (city) County. With a population of 13,346, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 39.7 years. Economically, 23847 is a working-class ZIP code: the median household income of $49,644 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 23847 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $134,400 is well below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,010 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (55.5%) and renters (44.5%). Median home values have increased by 11% since 2019.
The population of 23847 is majority Black (61.65%). Residents are moderately educated — 26.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 12.4%. Household income has grown by 39% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 23847 stands at 5.6%, which is near the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 79%.
Overall, ZIP code 23847 in Emporia, VA is characterized as working-class, moderately educated, and a middle-aged community. With 13,346 residents, a median household income of $49,644, and a median home value of $134,400, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Virginia.