| ZIP Code | 23897 |
|---|---|
| City | Yale |
| State | Virginia (VA) |
| County | Sussex County |
| Area Code | 434 |
| Elevation | 57 ft |
| Latitude | 36.83731 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -77.284758 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 51183 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 30.9 yrs ↓ 35% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 3.21 |
| Below Poverty | 16.0% ▲ 60% above avg |
| College Grads | 26.3% ▼ 32% below avg |
| Unemployment | 0.2% ▼ 96% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 331 (49.8%) |
| Some College | 62 (9.3%) |
| Associates | 97 (14.6%) |
| Bachelors | 26 (3.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 149 (22.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $60,938 ▼ 20% below avg ↑ 46% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $164,300 ▼ 41% below avg ↑ 96% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,133/mo |
| Total Units | 428 |
| Vacant Units | 111 |
| Avg HH Size | 3.21 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 428 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 111 |
| Owner Occupied | 36.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 64.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 3.21 |
ZIP code 23897 is located in Yale, Virginia, within Sussex County. With a population of 1,019, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 30.9 years. Economically, 23897 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $60,938 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 23897 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $164,300 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,133 per month in median rent. This is predominantly a renter community, with 64.0% of occupied units rented — typical of urban and transitional neighborhoods. Median home values have increased by 96% since 2019.
The population of 23897 is majority White (60.06%). Residents are moderately educated — 26.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 16.0%. Household income has grown by 46% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 23897 stands at 0.2%, which is well below the national average. About 19% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 81%.
Overall, ZIP code 23897 in Yale, VA is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, and a relatively young community. With 1,019 residents, a median household income of $60,938, and a median home value of $164,300, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Virginia.