Surry, VA · standard
ZIP Code 23883
Surry County, Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,551
- 17/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $76,719
- Median income Near-median income area
- $239,400
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 27.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Surry pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 43%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 45%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 17
- people per sq mi
- 84%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 23883 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 23883 covers 148.3 square miles in Surry, Surry County, Virginia (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,551 residents on file, a density of 17 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 23883 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $76,719 (10% below the average Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $36,654. The poverty rate is 15.6%, with unemployment at 4.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $239,400 (28% below the average Virginia ZIP), and median rent is $1,350; owner occupancy is 83.7%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 27.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 51.7, and the average commute is 42 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 more in Surry County, so 23883 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 23883
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Surry, VA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 23883.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
9 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
5 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
5 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
5 establishments
- Utilities 3
Utilities
3 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 23883, Surry, 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
2,551
Population
148.3
Area (sq mi)
17
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 23883?
51.7
Median Age
53.0%
Male
47.0%
Female
0.1%
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?
$76,719
Median Household Income
-10% vs state ZIP avg
$36,654
Per Capita Income
15.6%
Poverty Rate
4.5%
Unemployment Rate
42.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 23883 ranks among Virginia ZIPs
Surry, 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)
$76,719 Top 47% higher than 53% of 804 Virginia ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Virginia ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
894housing units
894
Total Housing Units
735
Occupied Units
159
Vacant Units
2.54
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$239,400
Median Home Value
-28% vs state ZIP avg
$1,350
Median Rent
1978
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 40 business establishments in ZIP 23883, employing approximately 1,025 people with a combined annual payroll of $113,612,000.
40
Businesses
1,025
Employees
$113.6M
Annual Payroll
6
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 9 | 22.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 5 | 12.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 5 | 12.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 5 | 12.5% |
| Utilities | 3 | 7.5% |
| Construction | 3 | 7.5% |
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 23883 vs 23846 →
ZIP 23883 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 23185
Williamsburg (23185)
46,370 residents
- 23430 17,281
Smithfield (23430)
17,281 residents
- 23883 2,551
Surry (23883)
2,551 residents
- 23846 933
Elberon (23846)
933 residents
- 23187 267
Williamsburg (23187)
267 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 23883 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 23883 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 23185
Williamsburg (23185)
$105,431 median income
- 23430
Smithfield (23430)
$104,065 median income
- 23846
Elberon (23846)
$94,441 median income
- 23883
Surry (23883)
$76,719 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 23883 ranks #4 of 4 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 23883, 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 (2,551 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 23883 in?
ZIP code 23883 (Surry) is located in Surry County, Virginia. Surry County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/surry-va.
What is the population of ZIP code 23883?
ZIP code 23883 in Surry, VA has a population of 2,551 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 23883?
The median household income in ZIP 23883 is $76,719, which is 1% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 23883?
The median home value in ZIP 23883 is $239,400, which is 14% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 23883?
The largest racial group in ZIP 23883 is White at 55.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 23883?
ZIP code 23883 has 40 business establishments employing approximately 1,025 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 23883?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 23883 are: Retail trade (9), Professional, scientific, and technical services (5), Accommodation and food services (5). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 23883?
In ZIP code 23883, 55.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.8% 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 23883?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 23883 is 42.3 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 23883?
In ZIP code 23883, approximately 83.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 23883?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 23883 is 15.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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