PlainZIP

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
$103,364
Median income
$284,100
Median home value
19.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Virginia average), while per-capita income is $38,600. Local economic indicators show a 3.7% poverty rate alongside 2.6% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $284,100 (15% below the state average) with median rent at $955 per month, and 87.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

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. To put 23842 in local context, 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 3 additional ZIPs in Prince George County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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.

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 + 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

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 23842?

43.8

Median Age

50.0%

Male

50.0%

Female

3.0%

Foreign-Born

White 74.1%
African American 16.9%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.1%
Hispanic or Latino 8.8%

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

$38,600

Per Capita Income

3.7%

Poverty Rate

2.6%

Unemployment Rate

28.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 23842 ranks nationally

Disputanta, VA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$103,364 Top 17% higher than 83% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $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 48.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.2%

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

What does housing look like?

2,821

Total Housing Units

2,499

Occupied Units

322

Vacant Units

2.76

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 87.8%
Renter 12.2%

$284,100

Median Home Value

-15% vs state

$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

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ZIP 23842 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 23842 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 23842 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 23842 ranks the highest of 5 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
23891 Waverly, VA 2,358 5.7 mi
23875 Prince George, VA 10,878 6.9 mi
23860 Hopewell, VA 31,970 10.1 mi
23801 Fort Lee, VA 3,393 9.3 mi
23890 Waverly, VA 4,249 10.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Prince George County

23875 standard
Prince George, VA
Pop: 10,878
23801 standard
Fort Lee, VA
Pop: 3,393
23830 standard
Carson, VA
Pop: 1,491

Related Areas

Prince George County Disputanta, VA Virginia

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.