| ZIP Code | 23960 |
|---|---|
| City | Prospect |
| State | Virginia (VA) |
| County | Prince Edward County |
| Area Code | 434 |
| Elevation | 492 ft |
| Latitude | 37.320962 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -78.552064 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 51147 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 35.1 yrs ↓ 26% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.36 |
| Below Poverty | 17.9% ▲ 79% above avg |
| College Grads | 25.6% ▼ 34% below avg |
| Unemployment | 2.1% ▼ 57% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 25 (1.8%) |
| HS Graduate | 588 (41.9%) |
| Some College | 238 (16.9%) |
| Associates | 194 (13.8%) |
| Bachelors | 25 (1.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 335 (23.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $61,563 ▼ 19% below avg ↑ 27% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $193,400 ▼ 31% below avg ↑ 61% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $725/mo ↑ 6% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 1,112 |
| Vacant Units | 189 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.36 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,112 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 189 |
| Owner Occupied | 70.6% |
| Renter Occupied | 29.4% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.36 |
ZIP code 23960 is located in Prospect, Virginia, within Prince Edward County. With a population of 2,177, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 35.1 years. Economically, 23960 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $61,563 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 23960 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $193,400 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $725 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 70.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 61% since 2019.
The population of 23960 is majority White (56.73%). Residents are moderately educated — 25.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 17.9%. Household income has grown by 27% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 23960 stands at 2.1%, which is well below the national average. About 12% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 61%.
Overall, ZIP code 23960 in Prospect, VA is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 2,177 residents, a median household income of $61,563, and a median home value of $193,400, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Virginia.