City

Newsoms, VA

1 ZIP code  ·  Southampton County  ·  Virginia

👥714Population
💰$56,891Median HH Income▼ 25% below avg
🎂51.8Median Age
🏠$138,300Median Home Value▼ 50% below avg
🎓31.7%College Grads▼ 18% below avg
📊6.7%Unemployment▲ 36% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 44.7% Female 55.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 61.8%Hispanic: 1%Black: 34.6%Other: 2.7%Race
White61.8%
Hispanic1.0%
Black34.6%
Other2.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
1%
5–17
7%
18–24
8%
25–44
27%
45–64
34%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age51.8 yrs
Avg HH Size1.79
Below Poverty11.8% ▲ 18% above avg
College Grads31.7% ▼ 18% below avg
Unemployment6.7% ▲ 36% above avg
No HS Diploma19 (3.5%)
HS Graduate191 (34.8%)
Some College104 (18.9%)
Associates61 (11.1%)
Bachelors71 (12.9%)
Graduate Degree103 (18.8%)

Education

No HS: 3.5%HS Grad: 34.8%Some College: 18.9%Associates: 11.1%Bachelors: 12.9%Graduate: 18.8%Edu
No HS3.5%
HS Grad34.8%
Some College18.9%
Associates11.1%
Bachelors12.9%
Graduate18.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 77.9%Renter: 22.1%Tenure
Owner77.9%
Renter22.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
54%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
21%
$300k–$500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$56,891 ▼ 25% below avg
Median Home Value$138,300 ▼ 50% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$889/mo
Total Housing Units524
Vacant Units125

Income Distribution

Under $25k
29%
$25k–$50k
9%
$50k–$75k
31%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
0%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
98%
Public Transit
1%
Work From Home
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
10%
15–30 min
36%
30–45 min
21%
Over 45 min
33%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
6%
1940s–1950s
16%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
54%
About Newsoms, VA

Newsoms is a city in Virginia, located in Southampton County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 714 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 51.8 years.

Economically, Newsoms is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $56,891 is below the national average. Approximately 11.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.7%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Newsoms is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $138,300, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $889 per month. Homeownership is high at 77.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Newsoms is moderately educated. 31.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (61.76%).

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

ZIP Codes in Newsoms
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
23874 714 $56,891 $138,300 $889 6.7% 31.7% 77.9%