City

Prospect, VA

1 ZIP code  ·  Prince Edward County  ·  Virginia

👥2,177Population
💰$61,563Median HH Income▼ 19% below avg
🎂35.1Median Age
🏠$193,400Median Home Value▼ 31% below avg
🎓25.6%College Grads▼ 34% below avg
📊2.1%Unemployment▼ 57% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 44.2% Female 55.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 56.7%Black: 29.5%Other: 13.7%Race
White56.7%
Black29.5%
Other13.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
16%
18–24
9%
25–44
28%
45–64
28%
65+
2%

Key Indicators

Median Age35.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.36
Below Poverty17.9% ▲ 79% above avg
College Grads25.6% ▼ 34% below avg
Unemployment2.1% ▼ 57% below avg
No HS Diploma25 (1.8%)
HS Graduate588 (41.9%)
Some College238 (16.9%)
Associates194 (13.8%)
Bachelors25 (1.8%)
Graduate Degree335 (23.8%)

Education

No HS: 1.8%HS Grad: 41.9%Some College: 16.9%Associates: 13.8%Bachelors: 1.8%Graduate: 23.8%Edu
No HS1.8%
HS Grad41.9%
Some College16.9%
Associates13.8%
Bachelors1.8%
Graduate23.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 70.6%Renter: 29.4%Tenure
Owner70.6%
Renter29.4%

Home Value Distribution

$50k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
27%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
31%
$300k–$500k
9%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$61,563 ▼ 19% below avg
Median Home Value$193,400 ▼ 31% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$725/mo
Total Housing Units1,112
Vacant Units189

Income Distribution

Under $25k
25%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
12%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
15%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
84%
Work From Home
16%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
13%
15–30 min
47%
30–45 min
28%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
2%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
21%
2000+
58%
About Prospect, VA

Prospect is a city in Virginia, located in Prince Edward County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,177 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 35.1 years.

Economically, Prospect is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $61,563 is below the national average. Approximately 17.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.1%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Prospect is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $193,400, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $725 per month. Homeownership is high at 70.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Prospect is moderately educated. 25.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (56.73%).

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

ZIP Codes in Prospect
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
23960 2,177 $61,563 $193,400 $725 2.1% 25.6% 70.6%