Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 39.9 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | -6.84 |
| Below Poverty | 9.2% ▼ 8% below avg |
| College Grads | 25.5% ▼ 34% below avg |
| Unemployment | 4.5% ▼ 9% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 134 (1.2%) |
| HS Graduate | 3,457 (31.4%) |
| Some College | 2,971 (27%) |
| Associates | 1,696 (15.4%) |
| Bachelors | 841 (7.6%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,903 (17.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $72,262 ≈ Avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $179,508 ▼ 36% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $946/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 5,785 |
| Vacant Units | 1,095 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Sussex County is located in Virginia and encompasses 7 ZIP codes spanning 6 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 16,587 residents. With a median age of 39.93, it is a middle-aged county.
Sussex County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $72,261 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 4.5%, near the national average. The poverty rate of 9.2% is near the national average.
Housing in Sussex County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $179,508 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $946. Homeownership rates are high at 71.4%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Sussex County are racially diverse, with Black as the largest group at 49.7%. Educational attainment is moderately educated — 25.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.
Sussex County, VA is a solidly middle-class area in Virginia. The 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23867 | Jarratt | 4,924 | $70,372 | $167,800 | $1,034 | 3.0% | 18.5% |
| 23882 | Stony Creek | 1,967 | $60,337 | $160,800 | $690 | 6.0% | 30.5% |
| 23888 | Wakefield | 2,563 | $69,063 | $196,400 | $959 | 5.7% | 27.8% |
| 23890 | Waverly | 4,600 | $83,674 | $194,000 | $914 | 5.6% | 34.6% |
| 23897 | Yale | 1,019 | $60,938 | $164,300 | $1,133 | 0.2% | 26.3% |