Dinwiddie, VA · standard
ZIP Code 23841
Dinwiddie County, Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,479
- 18/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $70,670
- Median income Near-median income area
- $247,900
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 26.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Dinwiddie pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 48th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 43%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 18
- people per sq mi
- 95%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 23841 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 23841 (Dinwiddie, VA) rose +10.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 202.8 in 2023 to 223.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 23841 covers 189.1 square miles in Dinwiddie, Dinwiddie County, Virginia (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,479 residents on file, a density of 18 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 23841 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $70,670 (17% below the average Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $41,506. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 1.6% and unemployment is 3.1%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $247,900 (26% below the average Virginia ZIP), and median rent is $788; owner occupancy is 94.8%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 26.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 50.8, and the average commute is 35 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Dinwiddie County, so 23841 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 23841
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Dinwiddie, VA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 23841.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
11 establishments
- Construction
Construction
10 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
9 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
9 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 4
Health care and social assistance
4 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 23841, Dinwiddie, 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
3,479
Population
189.1
Area (sq mi)
18
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 23841?
50.8
Median Age
51.6%
Male
48.4%
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?
$70,670
Median Household Income
-17% vs state ZIP avg
$41,506
Per Capita Income
1.6%
Poverty Rate
3.1%
Unemployment Rate
34.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 23841 ranks among Virginia ZIPs
Dinwiddie, 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)
$70,670 45th percentile higher than 45% 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
1,450housing units
1,450
Total Housing Units
1,403
Occupied Units
47
Vacant Units
2.15
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$247,900
Median Home Value
-26% vs state ZIP avg
$788
Median Rent
1984
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+10.0%
YoY Change (2024)
223
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+123%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 23841 have increased 10.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +123% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.3% | 159 |
| 2021 | +5.7% | 168 |
| 2022 | +11.3% | 187 |
| 2023 | +8.6% | 203 |
| 2024 | +10.0% | 223 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 60 business establishments in ZIP 23841, employing approximately 442 people with a combined annual payroll of $15,948,000.
60
Businesses
442
Employees
$15.9M
Annual Payroll
8
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 11 | 18.3% |
| Construction | 10 | 16.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 9 | 15.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 9 | 15.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 4 | 6.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 5.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 5.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 5.0% |
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 23841 vs 23840 →
ZIP 23841 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 23841
Dinwiddie (23841)
3,479 residents
- 23885
Sutherland (23885)
2,807 residents
- 23882
Stony Creek (23882)
2,516 residents
- 23840
Dewitt (23840)
1,858 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 23841 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 23841 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 23885
Sutherland (23885)
$103,849 median income
- 23840
Dewitt (23840)
$82,153 median income
- 23841
Dinwiddie (23841)
$70,670 median income
- 23882
Stony Creek (23882)
$63,030 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 23841 ranks #3 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 23841, 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 (3,479 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 23841 in?
ZIP code 23841 (Dinwiddie) is located in Dinwiddie County, Virginia. Dinwiddie County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/dinwiddie-va.
What is the population of ZIP code 23841?
ZIP code 23841 in Dinwiddie, VA has a population of 3,479 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 23841?
The median household income in ZIP 23841 is $70,670, which is 7% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 23841?
The median home value in ZIP 23841 is $247,900, which is 11% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 23841?
The largest racial group in ZIP 23841 is White at 65.2%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 23841?
ZIP code 23841 has 60 business establishments employing approximately 442 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 23841?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 23841 are: Retail trade (11), Construction (10), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (9). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 23841?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 23841 increased by 10.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 123%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 23841?
In ZIP code 23841, 55.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 26.3% 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 23841?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 23841 is 34.9 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 23841?
In ZIP code 23841, approximately 94.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 5.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 23841?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 23841 is 1.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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