City

Rice, VA

1 ZIP code  ·  Prince Edward County  ·  Virginia

👥1,877Population
💰$58,101Median HH Income▼ 24% below avg
🎂50.7Median Age
🏠$188,700Median Home Value▼ 32% below avg
🎓34.2%College Grads▼ 12% below avg
📊4.2%Unemployment▼ 15% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.6% Female 46.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 64.7%Hispanic: 6.7%Black: 24.1%Asian: 0.9%Other: 3.7%Race
White64.7%
Hispanic6.7%
Black24.1%
Asian0.9%
Other3.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
1%
5–17
11%
18–24
7%
25–44
22%
45–64
32%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age50.7 yrs
Avg HH Size1.99
Below Poverty21.2% ▲ 112% above avg
College Grads34.2% ▼ 12% below avg
Unemployment4.2% ▼ 15% below avg
No HS Diploma21 (1.6%)
HS Graduate334 (26%)
Some College250 (19.5%)
Associates240 (18.7%)
Bachelors132 (10.3%)
Graduate Degree307 (23.9%)

Education

No HS: 1.6%HS Grad: 26%Some College: 19.5%Associates: 18.7%Bachelors: 10.3%Graduate: 23.9%Edu
No HS1.6%
HS Grad26.0%
Some College19.5%
Associates18.7%
Bachelors10.3%
Graduate23.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 68.7%Renter: 31.3%Tenure
Owner68.7%
Renter31.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
25%
$200k–$300k
26%
$300k–$500k
11%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$58,101 ▼ 24% below avg
Median Home Value$188,700 ▼ 32% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,019/mo
Total Housing Units1,036
Vacant Units116

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
36%
$75k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
29%
15–30 min
31%
30–45 min
4%
Over 45 min
36%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
27%
2000+
50%
About Rice, VA

Rice is a city in Virginia, located in Prince Edward County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,877 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 50.7 years.

Economically, Rice is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $58,101 is below the national average. Approximately 21.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.2%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Rice is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $188,700, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,019 per month. Homeownership is high at 68.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Rice is moderately educated. 34.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority White (64.73%).

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

ZIP Codes in Rice
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
23966 1,877 $58,101 $188,700 $1,019 4.2% 34.2% 68.7%