Disputanta, VA · standard
ZIP Code 23842
Prince George County, Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 6,906
- 20/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $103,364
- Median income Above-median income area
- $284,100
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 19.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Disputanta pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 17%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 36%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 20
- people per sq mi
- 88%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 23842 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 23842 (Disputanta, VA) rose +19.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 214.1 in 2023 to 256.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 23842 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Disputanta, Prince George County, Virginia, home to 6,906 residents across 338.5 square miles, a density of 20 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 23842 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $103,364 (21% above the average Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $38,600. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 3.7% and unemployment is 2.6%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $284,100 (15% below the average Virginia ZIP), and median rent is $955; owner occupancy is 87.8%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 19.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.8, and the average commute is 29 minutes. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 3 more in Prince George County, so 23842 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 23842
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Disputanta, VA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 23842.
- Construction
Construction
22 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
11 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
11 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
10 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 7
Professional, scientific, and technical 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 23842, Disputanta, 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
6,906
Population
338.5
Area (sq mi)
20
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 23842?
43.8
Median Age
50.0%
Male
50.0%
Female
3.0%
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?
$103,364
Median Household Income
+21% vs state ZIP avg
$38,600
Per Capita Income
3.7%
Poverty Rate
2.6%
Unemployment Rate
28.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 23842 ranks among Virginia ZIPs
Disputanta, 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)
$103,364 Top 25% higher than 75% 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
2,821housing units
2,821
Total Housing Units
2,499
Occupied Units
322
Vacant Units
2.76
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$284,100
Median Home Value
-15% vs state ZIP avg
$955
Median Rent
1987
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
+19.6%
YoY Change (2024)
256
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+156%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 23842 have increased 19.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +156% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.9% | 172 |
| 2021 | +10.9% | 191 |
| 2022 | +13.1% | 216 |
| 2023 | -0.6% | 214 |
| 2024 | +19.6% | 256 |
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 82 business establishments in ZIP 23842, employing approximately 2,744 people with a combined annual payroll of $104,347,000.
82
Businesses
2,744
Employees
$104.3M
Annual Payroll
10
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 22 | 26.8% |
| Retail trade | 11 | 13.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 11 | 13.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 10 | 12.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 7 | 8.5% |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 6.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 4 | 4.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 3.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 3 | 3.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 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 23842 vs 23891 →
ZIP 23842 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 23860
Hopewell (23860)
31,970 residents
- 23875 10,878
Prince George (23875)
10,878 residents
- 23842 6,906
Disputanta (23842)
6,906 residents
- 23890 4,249
Waverly (23890)
4,249 residents
- 23801 3,393
Fort Lee (23801)
3,393 residents
- 23891 2,358
Waverly (23891)
2,358 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 23842 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 23842 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 23842
Disputanta (23842)
$103,364 median income
- 23801
Fort Lee (23801)
$82,563 median income
- 23875
Prince George (23875)
$74,543 median income
- 23890
Waverly (23890)
$64,063 median income
- 23860
Hopewell (23860)
$62,141 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 23842 ranks the highest of 5 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 23842, 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 (6,906 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 23842 in?
ZIP code 23842 (Disputanta) is located in Prince George County, Virginia. Prince George County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/prince-george-va.
What is the population of ZIP code 23842?
ZIP code 23842 in Disputanta, VA has a population of 6,906 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 23842?
The median household income in ZIP 23842 is $103,364, which is 35% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 23842?
The median home value in ZIP 23842 is $284,100, which is 2% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 23842?
The largest racial group in ZIP 23842 is White at 74.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 23842?
ZIP code 23842 has 82 business establishments employing approximately 2,744 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 23842?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 23842 are: Construction (22), Retail trade (11), Transportation and warehousing (11). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 23842?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 23842 increased by 19.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 156%. 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 23842?
In ZIP code 23842, 48.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.2% 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 23842?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 23842 is 28.9 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 23842?
In ZIP code 23842, approximately 87.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 12.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 23842?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 23842 is 3.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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