County

Buckingham County, VA

4 ZIP codes  ·  4 cities  ·  Virginia

👥11,988Population
💰$61,155Median HH Income▼ 20% below avg
🎂45.1Median Age
🏠$172,762Median Home Value▼ 38% below avg
🎓21.0%College Grads▼ 46% below avg
📊4.0%Unemployment▼ 18% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 60.7% Female 39.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 55%Hispanic: 2.1%Black: 37.7%Asian: 0.1%Other: 4.9%Race
White55.0%
Hispanic2.1%
Black37.7%
Asian0.1%
Other4.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
12%
18–24
6%
25–44
29%
45–64
29%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.34
Below Poverty11.1% ▲ 11% above avg
College Grads21.0% ▼ 46% below avg
Unemployment4.0% ▼ 18% below avg
No HS Diploma94 (1.1%)
HS Graduate3,527 (41.7%)
Some College1,709 (20.2%)
Associates1,302 (15.4%)
Bachelors581 (6.9%)
Graduate Degree1,236 (14.6%)

Education

No HS: 1.1%HS Grad: 41.7%Some College: 20.2%Associates: 15.4%Bachelors: 6.9%Graduate: 14.6%Edu
No HS1.1%
HS Grad41.7%
Some College20.2%
Associates15.4%
Bachelors6.9%
Graduate14.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 76%Renter: 24.1%Tenure
Owner76.0%
Renter24.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
20%
$200k–$300k
17%
$300k–$500k
16%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$61,155 ▼ 20% below avg
Median Home Value$172,761 ▼ 38% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$843/mo
Total Housing Units4,914
Vacant Units711

Income Distribution

Under $25k
21%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
6%
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
19%
15–30 min
17%
30–45 min
17%
Over 45 min
46%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
59%
About Buckingham County, VA

Buckingham County is located in Virginia and encompasses 4 ZIP codes spanning 4 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 11,988 residents. With a median age of 45.1, it is a mature county.

Buckingham County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $61,154 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 4.0%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 11.1% is above the national average.

Housing in Buckingham County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $172,761 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $842. Homeownership rates are high at 76.0%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Buckingham County are majority White (55.01%). Educational attainment is less-educated — 21.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.

Buckingham County, VA is a solidly middle-class area in Virginia. The 4 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 Buckingham County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
23004 Arvonia 878 $54,318 $123,700 $733 0.0% 20.5%
23921 Buckingham 2,184 $78,125 $205,100 $841 3.8% 40.6%
23936 Dillwyn 6,992 $55,569 $172,600 $827 2.8% 19.0%
23123 New Canton 1,934 $65,288 $159,100 $950 10.5% 6.4%

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