City

Boykins, VA

1 ZIP code  ·  Southampton County  ·  Virginia

👥1,086Population
💰$42,639Median HH Income▼ 44% below avg
🎂43.1Median Age
🏠$144,800Median Home Value▼ 48% below avg
🎓34.9%College Grads▼ 10% below avg
📊2.7%Unemployment▼ 45% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.0% Female 54.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 39.9%Hispanic: 10.5%Black: 39.4%Asian: 0.1%Other: 10.1%Race
White39.9%
Hispanic10.5%
Black39.4%
Asian0.1%
Other10.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
20%
18–24
4%
25–44
21%
45–64
32%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.35
Below Poverty11.9% ▲ 19% above avg
College Grads34.9% ▼ 10% below avg
Unemployment2.7% ▼ 45% below avg
No HS Diploma11 (1.6%)
HS Graduate205 (30.3%)
Some College130 (19.2%)
Associates94 (13.9%)
Bachelors74 (10.9%)
Graduate Degree162 (24%)

Education

No HS: 1.6%HS Grad: 30.3%Some College: 19.2%Associates: 13.9%Bachelors: 10.9%Graduate: 24%Edu
No HS1.6%
HS Grad30.3%
Some College19.2%
Associates13.9%
Bachelors10.9%
Graduate24.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 65.2%Renter: 34.8%Tenure
Owner65.2%
Renter34.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
16%
$50k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
30%
$300k–$500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$42,639 ▼ 44% below avg
Median Home Value$144,800 ▼ 48% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$960/mo
Total Housing Units604
Vacant Units141

Income Distribution

Under $25k
34%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
16%
15–30 min
23%
30–45 min
25%
Over 45 min
35%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
16%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
53%
About Boykins, VA

Boykins is a city in Virginia, located in Southampton County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,086 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.1 years.

Economically, Boykins is a working-class community. The median household income of $42,639 is below the national average. Approximately 11.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.7%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Boykins is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $144,800, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $960 per month. Homeownership is high at 65.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Boykins is moderately educated. 34.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 39.9%.

Boykins, VA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Virginia.

ZIP Codes in Boykins
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
23827 1,086 $42,639 $144,800 $960 2.7% 34.9% 65.2%