Lawrenceville, VA · standard

ZIP Code 23868

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

7,367
24/sq mi
$45,458
Median income
$133,200
Median home value
13.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Lawrenceville pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.

9th pct
household income, US ZIPs
21th pct
home value, US ZIPs
24
people per sq mi
59%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 23868 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 23868 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 313.5 square miles in Lawrenceville, Brunswick County, Virginia. The area is home to 7,367 residents, producing a population density of 24 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 23868 against Virginia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 23868 sits at $45,458 (47% below the Virginia average), while per-capita income is $21,413. The poverty rate stands at 24.6% and the unemployment rate at 2.9%. On housing, the median home value is $133,200 (60% below the state average) with median rent at $839 per month, and 59.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 23868 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 13.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39, and the average commute is 28 minutes. We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Brunswick County, so you can benchmark 23868 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 23868

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 23868.

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 23868, Lawrenceville, 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

7,367

Population

313.5

Area (sq mi)

24

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 23868?

39.0

Median Age

58.2%

Male

41.8%

Female

1.8%

Foreign-Born

White 25.2%
African American 67.9%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.2%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%

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?

$45,458

Median Household Income

-47% vs state

$21,413

Per Capita Income

24.6%

Poverty Rate

2.9%

Unemployment Rate

28.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 23868 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$45,458 9th percentile higher than 9% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 54.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.3%

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

What does housing look like?

2,491

Total Housing Units

1,995

Occupied Units

496

Vacant Units

2.25

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 59.2%
Renter 40.8%

$133,200

Median Home Value

-60% vs state

$839

Median Rent

1969

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

+12.4%

YoY Change (2023)

258

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+158%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 23868 have increased 12.4% over the past year (2023). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +158% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2019 +23.1% 177
2020 -3.7% 171
2021 +22.6% 209
2022 +9.9% 230
2023 +12.4% 258

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 2023. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 98 business establishments in ZIP 23868, employing approximately 1,292 people with a combined annual payroll of $48,426,000.

98

Businesses

1,292

Employees

$48.4M

Annual Payroll

12

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 25 25.5%
Other services (except public administration) 13 13.3%
Health care and social assistance 11 11.2%
Finance and insurance 7 7.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 7 7.1%
Construction 6 6.1%
Manufacturing 5 5.1%
Wholesale trade 5 5.1%
Transportation and warehousing 5 5.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 4 4.1%
Accommodation and food services 4 4.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 3 3.1%

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 23868 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 23868 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 23868 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 23868 ranks #6 of 6 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
23843 Dolphin, VA 654 9.2 mi
23887 Valentines, VA 574 9.8 mi
23856 Freeman, VA 1,033 7.5 mi
23893 White Plains, VA 454 8.7 mi
23857 Gasburg, VA 525 9.9 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 23868 in?
ZIP code 23868 (Lawrenceville) is located in Brunswick County, Virginia. Brunswick County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/brunswick-va.
What is the population of ZIP code 23868?
ZIP code 23868 in Lawrenceville, VA has a population of 7,367 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 23868?
The median household income in ZIP 23868 is $45,458, which is 40% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 23868?
The median home value in ZIP 23868 is $133,200, which is 52% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 23868?
The largest racial group in ZIP 23868 is African American at 67.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 23868?
ZIP code 23868 has 98 business establishments employing approximately 1,292 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 23868?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 23868 are: Retail trade (25), Other services (except public administration) (13), Health care and social assistance (11). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 23868?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 23868 increased by 12.4% in 2023. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 158%. 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 23868?
In ZIP code 23868, 54.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.3% 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 23868?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 23868 is 28.3 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 23868?
In ZIP code 23868, approximately 59.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 40.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 23868?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 23868 is 24.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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