County

Brunswick County, VA

12 ZIP codes  ·  12 cities  ·  Virginia

👥14,874Population
💰$53,815Median HH Income▼ 29% below avg
🎂43.6Median Age
🏠$140,142Median Home Value▼ 50% below avg
🎓27.4%College Grads▼ 29% below avg
📊6.7%Unemployment▲ 37% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.7% Female 46.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 43.2%Hispanic: 3.4%Black: 51.5%Asian: 0.8%Other: 2.8%Race
White43.2%
Hispanic3.4%
Black51.5%
Asian0.8%
Other2.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
12%
18–24
7%
25–44
27%
45–64
27%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.20
Below Poverty14.2% ▲ 42% above avg
College Grads27.4% ▼ 29% below avg
Unemployment6.7% ▲ 37% above avg
No HS Diploma207 (2.2%)
HS Graduate3,135 (32.7%)
Some College1,918 (20%)
Associates1,643 (17.1%)
Bachelors821 (8.6%)
Graduate Degree1,861 (19.4%)

Education

No HS: 2.2%HS Grad: 32.7%Some College: 20%Associates: 17.1%Bachelors: 8.6%Graduate: 19.4%Edu
No HS2.2%
HS Grad32.7%
Some College20.0%
Associates17.1%
Bachelors8.6%
Graduate19.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 68.2%Renter: 31.8%Tenure
Owner68.2%
Renter31.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–$100k
27%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
19%
$300k–$500k
5%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$53,815 ▼ 29% below avg
Median Home Value$140,142 ▼ 50% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$912/mo
Total Housing Units7,530
Vacant Units1,452

Income Distribution

Under $25k
23%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
21%
15–30 min
34%
30–45 min
25%
Over 45 min
20%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
56%
About Brunswick County, VA

Brunswick County is located in Virginia and encompasses 12 ZIP codes spanning 12 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 14,874 residents. With a median age of 43.56, it is a middle-aged county.

Brunswick County has a working-class economic profile. The median household income of $53,815 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 6.7%, above the national average. The poverty rate of 14.2% is above the national average.

Housing in Brunswick County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $140,142 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $911. Homeownership rates are high at 68.2%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Brunswick County are majority Black (51.49%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 27.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.

Brunswick County, VA is a working-class area in Virginia. The 12 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.

ZIP Codes in Brunswick County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
23821 Alberta 1,894 $47,639 $98,100 $911 2.8% 29.8%
23920 Brodnax 3,080 $77,243 $147,500 $1,123 10.0% 33.0%
23843 Dolphin 396 $61,042 $117,000 0.0% 8.2%
23845 Ebony 236 $137,841 $274,500 0.0% 64.0%
23856 Freeman 620 $50,074 $87,000 $912 0.0% 20.3%
23857 Gasburg 312 $72,000 $160,700 1.2% 47.9%
23868 Lawrenceville 6,215 $38,661 $138,800 $786 9.3% 24.1%
23876 Rawlings 267 $39,792 $238,800 0.0% 10.3%
23889 Warfield 690 $46,895 $105,900 $1,104 0.0% 6.4%
23893 White Plains 545 $83,529 $155,600 0.0% 25.5%