Blackstone, VA · standard
ZIP Code 23824
Nottoway County, Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 7,214
- 16/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $55,599
- Median income Below-median income area
- $223,200
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 13.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Blackstone pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 22nd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 50%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 16
- people per sq mi
- 66%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 23824 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 23824 (Blackstone, VA) fell -14.7% from 2023 to 2024.
ZIP code 23824 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Blackstone, Nottoway County, Virginia, home to 7,214 residents across 459.5 square miles, a density of 16 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 23824 reports a modest median household income of $55,599 (35% below the average Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $30,504. The poverty rate is 18.2%, with unemployment at 3.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $223,200 (33% below the average Virginia ZIP), and median rent is $1,029; owner occupancy is 66.1%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 13.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.1, and the average commute is 26 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 2 more in Nottoway County, so 23824 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 23824
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Blackstone, VA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 23824.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
36 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
31 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
21 establishments
- Construction
Construction
17 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
17 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 23824, Blackstone, 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
7,214
Population
459.5
Area (sq mi)
16
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 23824?
42.1
Median Age
44.6%
Male
55.4%
Female
2.7%
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?
$55,599
Median Household Income
-35% vs state ZIP avg
$30,504
Per Capita Income
18.2%
Poverty Rate
3.7%
Unemployment Rate
25.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 23824 ranks among Virginia ZIPs
Blackstone, 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)
$55,599 24th percentile higher than 24% of 804 Virginia ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Virginia ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
3,261housing units
3,261
Total Housing Units
2,803
Occupied Units
458
Vacant Units
2.23
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$223,200
Median Home Value
-33% vs state ZIP avg
$1,029
Median Rent
1978
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 188 business establishments in ZIP 23824, employing approximately 1,810 people with a combined annual payroll of $70,616,000.
188
Businesses
1,810
Employees
$70.6M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 36 | 19.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 31 | 16.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 21 | 11.2% |
| Construction | 17 | 9.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 17 | 9.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 14 | 7.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 11 | 5.8% |
| Manufacturing | 9 | 4.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 6 | 3.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 2.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 5 | 2.7% |
| Information | 4 | 2.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 4 | 2.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 1.6% |
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 23824 vs 23894 →
ZIP 23824 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 23824
Blackstone (23824)
7,214 residents
- 23930
Crewe (23930)
5,690 residents
- 23894 673
Wilsons (23894)
673 residents
- 23876 456
Rawlings (23876)
456 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 23824 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 23824 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 23930
Crewe (23930)
$68,255 median income
- 23824
Blackstone (23824)
$55,599 median income
- 23876
Rawlings (23876)
$55,469 median income
- 23894
Wilsons (23894)
$41,071 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 23824 ranks #2 of 4 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 23824, 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 (7,214 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 23824 in?
ZIP code 23824 (Blackstone) is located in Nottoway County, Virginia. Nottoway County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/nottoway-va.
What is the population of ZIP code 23824?
ZIP code 23824 in Blackstone, VA has a population of 7,214 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 23824?
The median household income in ZIP 23824 is $55,599, which is 27% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 23824?
The median home value in ZIP 23824 is $223,200, which is 20% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 23824?
The largest racial group in ZIP 23824 is White at 47.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 23824?
ZIP code 23824 has 188 business establishments employing approximately 1,810 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 23824?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 23824 are: Retail trade (36), Other services (except public administration) (31), Accommodation and food services (21). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 23824?
In ZIP code 23824, 50.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 23824?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 23824 is 25.9 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 23824?
In ZIP code 23824, approximately 66.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 33.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 23824?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 23824 is 18.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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