City

New Canton, VA

1 ZIP code  ·  Buckingham County  ·  Virginia

👥1,934Population
💰$65,288Median HH Income▼ 14% below avg
🎂40.7Median Age
🏠$159,100Median Home Value▼ 43% below avg
🎓6.4%College Grads▼ 84% below avg
📊10.5%Unemployment▲ 115% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 57.3% Female 42.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 46.2%Hispanic: 5%Black: 40.2%Other: 8.6%Race
White46.2%
Hispanic5.0%
Black40.2%
Other8.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
14%
18–24
12%
25–44
26%
45–64
21%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.79
Below Poverty15.6% ▲ 56% above avg
College Grads6.4% ▼ 84% below avg
Unemployment10.5% ▲ 115% above avg
No HS Diploma2 (0.2%)
HS Graduate831 (69%)
Some College196 (16.3%)
Associates99 (8.2%)
Bachelors45 (3.7%)
Graduate Degree32 (2.7%)

Education

No HS: 0.2%HS Grad: 69%Some College: 16.3%Associates: 8.2%Bachelors: 3.7%Graduate: 2.7%Edu
No HS0.2%
HS Grad69.0%
Some College16.3%
Associates8.2%
Bachelors3.7%
Graduate2.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 60.8%Renter: 39.2%Tenure
Owner60.8%
Renter39.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
11%
$50k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
33%
$200k–$300k
7%
$300k–$500k
8%
Over $500k
12%

Financials

Median HH Income$65,288 ▼ 14% below avg
Median Home Value$159,100 ▼ 43% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$950/mo
Total Housing Units743
Vacant Units52

Income Distribution

Under $25k
21%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
22%
$100k–$150k
26%
$150k–$200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
3%
15–30 min
9%
30–45 min
18%
Over 45 min
70%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
21%
2000+
54%
About New Canton, VA

New Canton is a city in Virginia, located in Buckingham County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,934 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.7 years.

Economically, New Canton is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $65,288 is near the national average. Approximately 15.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 10.5%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in New Canton is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $159,100, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $950 per month. Homeownership is high at 60.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of New Canton is less-educated. 6.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 46.2%.

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

ZIP Codes in New Canton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
23123 1,934 $65,288 $159,100 $950 10.5% 6.4% 60.8%