| ZIP Code | 23901 |
|---|---|
| City | Farmville |
| State | Virginia (VA) |
| County | Prince Edward County |
| Area Code | 434 |
| Elevation | 314 ft |
| Latitude | 37.320056 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -78.409678 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 51147 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 34.5 yrs ↑ 12% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.23 |
| Below Poverty | 12.7% ▲ 27% above avg |
| College Grads | 34.7% ▼ 10% below avg |
| Unemployment | 2.4% ▼ 51% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 143 (1.7%) |
| HS Graduate | 2,900 (34.3%) |
| Some College | 1,081 (12.8%) |
| Associates | 1,391 (16.5%) |
| Bachelors | 452 (5.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 2,476 (29.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $51,992 ▼ 32% below avg ↑ 10% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $220,200 ▼ 21% below avg ↑ 29% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.2x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $878/mo ↑ 7% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 6,561 |
| Vacant Units | 1,048 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.23 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 6,561 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,048 |
| Owner Occupied | 58.6% |
| Renter Occupied | 41.4% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.23 |
ZIP code 23901 is located in Farmville, Virginia, within Prince Edward County. With a population of 15,016, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 34.5 years. Economically, 23901 is a working-class ZIP code: the median household income of $51,992 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 23901 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $220,200 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $878 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (58.6%) and renters (41.4%). Median home values have increased by 29% since 2019.
The population of 23901 is majority White (62.87%). Residents are moderately educated — 34.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 12.7%. Household income has grown by 10% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 23901 stands at 2.4%, which is well below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 70%.
Overall, ZIP code 23901 in Farmville, VA is characterized as working-class, moderately educated, and a relatively young community. With 15,016 residents, a median household income of $51,992, and a median home value of $220,200, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Virginia.