City

Phenix, VA

1 ZIP code  ·  Charlotte County  ·  Virginia

👥1,198Population
💰$86,042Median HH Income▲ 13% above avg
🎂49.5Median Age
🏠$142,500Median Home Value▼ 49% below avg
🎓34.7%College Grads▼ 11% below avg
📊3.0%Unemployment▼ 39% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 56.2% Female 43.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 72.2%Black: 25.4%Other: 2.4%Race
White72.2%
Black25.4%
Other2.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
10%
18–24
8%
25–44
21%
45–64
27%
65+
16%

Key Indicators

Median Age49.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.43
Below Poverty15.1% ▲ 51% above avg
College Grads34.7% ▼ 11% below avg
Unemployment3.0% ▼ 39% below avg
HS Graduate304 (35.6%)
Some College87 (10.2%)
Associates167 (19.6%)
Bachelors150 (17.6%)
Graduate Degree146 (17.1%)

Education

HS Grad: 35.6%Some College: 10.2%Associates: 19.6%Bachelors: 17.6%Graduate: 17.1%Edu
HS Grad35.6%
Some College10.2%
Associates19.6%
Bachelors17.6%
Graduate17.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 93.7%Renter: 6.3%Tenure
Owner93.7%
Renter6.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
39%
$150k–$200k
22%
$200k–$300k
14%
$300k–$500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$86,042 ▲ 13% above avg
Median Home Value$142,500 ▼ 49% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$914/mo
Total Housing Units648
Vacant Units156

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
33%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

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

Commute Time

Under 15 min
11%
15–30 min
28%
30–45 min
15%
Over 45 min
45%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
23%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
54%
About Phenix, VA

Phenix is a city in Virginia, located in Charlotte County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,198 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 49.5 years.

Economically, Phenix is a middle-income community. The median household income of $86,042 is near the national average. Approximately 15.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.0%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Phenix is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $142,500, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $914 per month. Homeownership is high at 93.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Phenix is moderately educated. 34.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (72.2%).

Phenix, VA offers residents above-average earning potential within Virginia.

ZIP Codes in Phenix
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
23959 1,198 $86,042 $142,500 $914 3.0% 34.7% 93.7%