Deltaville, VA · standard
ZIP Code 23043
Middlesex County, Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,692
- 87/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $70,625
- Median income Near-median income area
- $420,600
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 38.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Deltaville pairs a below-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 48th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 19%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 87
- people per sq mi
- 89%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 23043 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 23043 covers 19.5 square miles in Deltaville, Middlesex County, Virginia (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,692 residents on file, a density of 87 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 23043 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $70,625 (17% below the average Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $38,783. The poverty rate is 14.6%, with unemployment at 5.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $420,600 (26% above the average Virginia ZIP), while 88.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 38.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 58.6, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Middlesex County, so 23043 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 23043
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Deltaville, VA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 23043.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
15 establishments
- Construction
Construction
13 establishments
- Arts, entertainment, and recreation
Arts, entertainment, and recreation
9 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
8 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
7 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 23043, Deltaville, VA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
1,692
Population
19.5
Area (sq mi)
87
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 23043?
58.6
Median Age
49.5%
Male
50.5%
Female
0.9%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$70,625
Median Household Income
-17% vs state ZIP avg
$38,783
Per Capita Income
14.6%
Poverty Rate
5.4%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 23043 ranks among Virginia ZIPs
Deltaville, VA household income vs. every Virginia ZIP code
Median household income among 804 reporting Virginia ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$70,625 45th percentile higher than 45% of 804 Virginia ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,587housing units
1,587
Total Housing Units
739
Occupied Units
848
Vacant Units
2.18
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$420,600
Median Home Value
+26% vs state ZIP avg
1973
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 81 business establishments in ZIP 23043, employing approximately 496 people with a combined annual payroll of $19,238,000.
81
Businesses
496
Employees
$19.2M
Annual Payroll
11
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 15 | 18.5% |
| Construction | 13 | 16.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 9 | 11.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 8 | 9.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 7 | 8.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 5 | 6.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 5 | 6.2% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 4.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 4.9% |
| Information | 3 | 3.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 3 | 3.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 23043 vs 23070 →
ZIP 23043 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 22578
White Stone (22578)
2,510 residents
- 23109
Mathews (23109)
1,821 residents
- 23043
Deltaville (23043)
1,692 residents
- 23071
Hartfield (23071)
1,563 residents
- 23035
Cobbs Creek (23035)
1,473 residents
- 23176 656
Wake (23176)
656 residents
- 23076 606
Hudgins (23076)
606 residents
- 23066 471
Gwynn (23066)
471 residents
- 23070 431
Hardyville (23070)
431 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 23043 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 23043 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 23070
Hardyville (23070)
$122,813 median income
- 23068
Hallieford (23068)
$115,733 median income
- 23076
Hudgins (23076)
$106,367 median income
- 23071
Hartfield (23071)
$86,500 median income
- 23066
Gwynn (23066)
$84,375 median income
- 22578
White Stone (22578)
$80,783 median income
- 23109
Mathews (23109)
$79,196 median income
- 23176
Wake (23176)
$76,467 median income
- 23043
Deltaville (23043)
$70,625 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 23043 ranks #9 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23070 | Hardyville, VA | 431 | 2.3 mi |
| 23068 | Hallieford, VA | 257 | 4.2 mi |
| 23176 | Wake, VA | 656 | 4.2 mi |
| 23035 | Cobbs Creek, VA | 1,473 | 4.7 mi |
| 23064 | Grimstead, VA | 131 | 4.8 mi |
| 22578 | White Stone, VA | 2,510 | 6.7 mi |
| 23076 | Hudgins, VA | 606 | 5.8 mi |
| 23071 | Hartfield, VA | 1,563 | 5.7 mi |
| 23066 | Gwynn, VA | 471 | 5.1 mi |
| 23109 | Mathews, VA | 1,821 | 8.3 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 23043, both outside VA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (1,692 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 23043 in?
ZIP code 23043 (Deltaville) is located in Middlesex County, Virginia. Middlesex County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/middlesex-va.
What is the population of ZIP code 23043?
ZIP code 23043 in Deltaville, VA has a population of 1,692 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 23043?
The median household income in ZIP 23043 is $70,625, which is 7% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 23043?
The median home value in ZIP 23043 is $420,600, which is 51% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 23043?
The largest racial group in ZIP 23043 is White at 94.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 23043?
ZIP code 23043 has 81 business establishments employing approximately 496 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 23043?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 23043 are: Retail trade (15), Construction (13), Arts, entertainment, and recreation (9). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 23043?
In ZIP code 23043, 64.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 38.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 23043?
In ZIP code 23043, approximately 88.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 11.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 23043?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 23043 is 14.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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