City

Dolphin, VA

1 ZIP code  ·  Brunswick County  ·  Virginia

👥396Population
💰$61,042Median HH Income▼ 20% below avg
🎂68.2Median Age
🏠$117,000Median Home Value▼ 58% below avg
🎓8.2%College Grads▼ 79% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.2% Female 52.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 59.9%Hispanic: 0.3%Black: 37.6%Other: 2.3%Race
White59.9%
Hispanic0.3%
Black37.6%
Other2.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
2%
18–24
2%
25–44
20%
45–64
21%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age68.2 yrs
Avg HH Size1.61
Below Poverty12.4% ▲ 24% above avg
College Grads8.2% ▼ 79% below avg
HS Graduate163 (60.6%)
Some College45 (16.7%)
Associates39 (14.5%)
Bachelors13 (4.8%)
Graduate Degree9 (3.3%)

Education

HS Grad: 60.6%Some College: 16.7%Associates: 14.5%Bachelors: 4.8%Graduate: 3.3%Edu
HS Grad60.6%
Some College16.7%
Associates14.5%
Bachelors4.8%
Graduate3.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 94.7%Renter: 5.3%Tenure
Owner94.7%
Renter5.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
31%
$100k–$150k
28%
$150k–$200k
22%
$200k–$300k
13%

Financials

Median HH Income$61,042 ▼ 20% below avg
Median Home Value$117,000 ▼ 58% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units289
Vacant Units44

Income Distribution

Under $25k
12%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
38%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
1%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
37%
15–30 min
19%
30–45 min
32%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
7%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
20%
1980s–1990s
4%
2000+
60%
About Dolphin, VA

Dolphin is a city in Virginia, located in Brunswick County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 396 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 68.2 years.

Economically, Dolphin is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $61,042 is below the national average. Approximately 12.4% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Dolphin is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $117,000, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 94.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Dolphin is less-educated. 8.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is majority White (59.85%).

Dolphin, VA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Virginia.

ZIP Codes in Dolphin
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
23843 396 $61,042 $117,000 0.0% 8.2% 94.7%