City

Drakes Branch, VA

1 ZIP code  ·  Charlotte County  ·  Virginia

👥2,079Population
💰$37,118Median HH Income▼ 51% below avg
🎂46.6Median Age
🏠$80,200Median Home Value▼ 71% below avg
🎓20.4%College Grads▼ 47% below avg
📊1.4%Unemployment▼ 72% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.5% Female 53.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 64.6%Hispanic: 0.1%Black: 29.2%Other: 5.8%Race
White64.6%
Hispanic0.1%
Black29.2%
Other5.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
14%
18–24
12%
25–44
12%
45–64
36%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.57
Below Poverty21.9% ▲ 119% above avg
College Grads20.4% ▼ 47% below avg
Unemployment1.4% ▼ 72% below avg
No HS Diploma17 (1.5%)
HS Graduate448 (40.1%)
Some College291 (26.1%)
Associates133 (11.9%)
Bachelors121 (10.8%)
Graduate Degree107 (9.6%)

Education

No HS: 1.5%HS Grad: 40.1%Some College: 26.1%Associates: 11.9%Bachelors: 10.8%Graduate: 9.6%Edu
No HS1.5%
HS Grad40.1%
Some College26.1%
Associates11.9%
Bachelors10.8%
Graduate9.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 66.6%Renter: 33.4%Tenure
Owner66.6%
Renter33.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
37%
$50k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
8%
$300k–$500k
7%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$37,118 ▼ 51% below avg
Median Home Value$80,200 ▼ 71% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$814/mo
Total Housing Units947
Vacant Units138

Income Distribution

Under $25k
30%
$25k–$50k
29%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
3%
$150k–$200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
27%
15–30 min
29%
30–45 min
11%
Over 45 min
33%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
60%
About Drakes Branch, VA

Drakes Branch is a city in Virginia, located in Charlotte County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,079 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 46.6 years.

Economically, Drakes Branch is a lower-income community. The median household income of $37,118 is well below the national average. Approximately 21.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.4%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Drakes Branch is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $80,200, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $814 per month. Homeownership is high at 66.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Drakes Branch is less-educated. 20.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (64.55%).

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

ZIP Codes in Drakes Branch
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
23937 2,079 $37,118 $80,200 $814 1.4% 20.4% 66.6%