Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 43.6 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.20 |
| Below Poverty | 14.2% ▲ 42% above avg |
| College Grads | 27.4% ▼ 29% below avg |
| Unemployment | 6.7% ▲ 37% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 207 (2.2%) |
| HS Graduate | 3,135 (32.7%) |
| Some College | 1,918 (20%) |
| Associates | 1,643 (17.1%) |
| Bachelors | 821 (8.6%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,861 (19.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $53,815 ▼ 29% below avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $140,142 ▼ 50% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $912/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 7,530 |
| Vacant Units | 1,452 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
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 | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | 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% |