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
$70,670
Median income
$247,900
Median home value
26.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

ZIP code 23841 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 189.1 square miles in Dinwiddie, Dinwiddie County, Virginia. The area is home to 3,479 residents, producing a population density of 18 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 23841 against Virginia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 23841 sits at $70,670 (17% below the Virginia average), while per-capita income is $41,506. The poverty rate stands at 1.6% and the unemployment rate at 3.1%. On housing, the median home value is $247,900 (26% below the state average) with median rent at $788 per month, and 94.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 23841 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 26.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 50.8, and the average commute is 35 minutes. We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Dinwiddie County, so you can benchmark 23841 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 23841

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 23841.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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

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Who lives in ZIP 23841?

50.8

Median Age

51.6%

Male

48.4%

Female

0.9%

Foreign-Born

White 65.2%
African American 33.0%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.2%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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

$41,506

Per Capita Income

1.6%

Poverty Rate

3.1%

Unemployment Rate

34.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 23841 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income — the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$70,670 48th percentile higher than 48% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 55.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

1,450

Total Housing Units

1,403

Occupied Units

47

Vacant Units

2.15

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 94.8%
Renter 5.2%

$247,900

Median Home Value

-26% vs state

$788

Median Rent

1984

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

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

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ZIP 23841 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 23841 ranks the most populous — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 23841 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
23840 Dewitt, VA 1,858 6.3 mi
23885 Sutherland, VA 2,807 9.4 mi
23882 Stony Creek, VA 2,516 11.6 mi

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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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