City

Carson, VA

1 ZIP code  ·  Dinwiddie County  ·  Virginia

👥1,471Population
💰$114,063Median HH Income▲ 49% above avg
🎂46.9Median Age
🏠$283,900Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓50.1%College Grads▲ 29% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.1% Female 48.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 77.7%Black: 20.5%Asian: 1.8%Race
White77.7%
Black20.5%
Asian1.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
14%
18–24
10%
25–44
18%
45–64
27%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.50
Below Poverty3.1% ▼ 69% below avg
College Grads50.1% ▲ 29% above avg
HS Graduate200 (19.3%)
Some College101 (9.8%)
Associates216 (20.9%)
Bachelors119 (11.5%)
Graduate Degree399 (38.6%)

Education

HS Grad: 19.3%Some College: 9.8%Associates: 20.9%Bachelors: 11.5%Graduate: 38.6%Edu
HS Grad19.3%
Some College9.8%
Associates20.9%
Bachelors11.5%
Graduate38.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 91.3%Renter: 8.7%Tenure
Owner91.3%
Renter8.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
6%
$150k–$200k
3%
$200k–$300k
46%
$300k–$500k
37%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$114,063 ▲ 49% above avg
Median Home Value$283,900 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$629/mo
Total Housing Units601
Vacant Units13

Income Distribution

Under $25k
8%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
3%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
17%
Over $200k
19%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

15–30 min
37%
30–45 min
39%
Over 45 min
23%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
59%
About Carson, VA

Carson is a city in Virginia, located in Dinwiddie County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,471 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 46.9 years.

Economically, Carson is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $114,063 is above the national average. Approximately 3.1% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Carson is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $283,900, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $629 per month. Homeownership is high at 91.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Carson is well-educated. 50.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (77.7%).

Carson, VA offers residents above-average earning potential within Virginia.

ZIP Codes in Carson
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
23830 1,471 $114,063 $283,900 $629 0.0% 50.1% 91.3%