Drewryville, VA · standard

ZIP Code 23844

Southampton County, Virginia — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

788
7/sq mi
$121,900
Median home value
5.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Drewryville pairs among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

17th pct
home value, US ZIPs
7
people per sq mi
73%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 23844 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 23844 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 117.6 square miles in Drewryville, Southampton County, Virginia. The area is home to 788 residents, producing a population density of 7 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 23844 against Virginia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 23844 sits at , while per-capita income is $26,307. The poverty rate stands at 7.0% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $121,900 (64% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 72.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 23844 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 5.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.6, and the average commute is . We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Southampton County, so you can benchmark 23844 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 →

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 23844, Drewryville, 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

788

Population

117.6

Area (sq mi)

7

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 23844?

40.6

Median Age

39.1%

Male

60.9%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 42.1%
African American 56.5%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.3%
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?

$26,307

Per Capita Income

7.0%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 29.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 5.1%

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

What does housing look like?

295

Total Housing Units

195

Occupied Units

100

Vacant Units

2.68

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 72.8%
Renter 27.2%

$121,900

Median Home Value

-64% vs state

1983

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 7 business establishments in ZIP 23844, employing approximately 10 people with a combined annual payroll of $240,000.

7

Businesses

10

Employees

$240K

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 3 42.9%

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 23844 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 23844 ranks #4 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 Code City Population Distance
23828 Branchville, VA 395 6.7 mi
23829 Capron, VA 2,622 7.6 mi
23827 Boykins, VA 1,443 8.6 mi
23867 Jarratt, VA 2,189 13.0 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 23844 in?
ZIP code 23844 (Drewryville) is located in Southampton County, Virginia. Southampton County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/southampton-va.
What is the population of ZIP code 23844?
ZIP code 23844 in Drewryville, VA has a population of 788 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the average home value in ZIP 23844?
The median home value in ZIP 23844 is $121,900, which is 56% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 23844?
The largest racial group in ZIP 23844 is African American at 56.5%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 23844?
ZIP code 23844 has 7 business establishments employing approximately 10 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 23844?
In ZIP code 23844, 29.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 5.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 23844?
In ZIP code 23844, approximately 72.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 27.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 23844?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 23844 is 7.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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