County

Northumberland County, VA

8 ZIP codes  ·  8 cities  ·  Virginia

👥10,947Population
💰$72,161Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂54.1Median Age
🏠$283,933Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓41.5%College Grads≈ Avg
📊4.0%Unemployment▼ 18% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 45.9% Female 54.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 65.2%Hispanic: 4.6%Black: 21.6%Asian: 6.3%Other: 4.2%Race
White65.2%
Hispanic4.6%
Black21.6%
Asian6.3%
Other4.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
12%
18–24
7%
25–44
15%
45–64
25%
65+
16%

Key Indicators

Median Age54.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.34
Below Poverty10.1% ≈ Avg
College Grads41.5% ≈ Avg
Unemployment4.0% ▼ 18% below avg
No HS Diploma131 (1.7%)
HS Graduate2,322 (30.2%)
Some College1,055 (13.7%)
Associates994 (12.9%)
Bachelors696 (9%)
Graduate Degree2,500 (32.5%)

Education

No HS: 1.7%HS Grad: 30.2%Some College: 13.7%Associates: 12.9%Bachelors: 9%Graduate: 32.5%Edu
No HS1.7%
HS Grad30.2%
Some College13.7%
Associates12.9%
Bachelors9.0%
Graduate32.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 92.3%Renter: 7.7%Tenure
Owner92.3%
Renter7.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
11%
$50k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
8%
$200k–$300k
12%
$300k–$500k
27%
Over $500k
22%

Financials

Median HH Income$72,161 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$283,933 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio3.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$696/mo
Total Housing Units8,109
Vacant Units3,377

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
82%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
18%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
19%
15–30 min
36%
30–45 min
19%
Over 45 min
26%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
23%
2000+
59%
About Northumberland County, VA

Northumberland County is located in Virginia and encompasses 8 ZIP codes spanning 8 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 10,947 residents. With a median age of 54.05, it is a mature county.

Northumberland County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $72,160 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 4.0%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 10.1% is near the national average.

Housing in Northumberland County is a mid-range housing market, with a median home value of $283,933 — near the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $696. Homeownership rates are high at 92.3%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Northumberland County are majority White (65.22%). Educational attainment is well-educated — 41.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.

Northumberland County, VA is a solidly middle-class area in Virginia. The 8 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 Northumberland County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
22432 Burgess 210 $64,091 — — 0.0% 12.2%
22435 Callao 2,447 $63,000 $202,200 $729 1.0% 42.1%
22473 Heathsville 5,646 $70,260 $259,500 $682 5.3% 39.9%
22511 Lottsburg 1,037 $79,688 $410,900 — 11.1% 51.4%
22539 Reedville 1,607 $88,984 $412,300 — 0.0% 43.2%

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