Sutherland, VA · standard
ZIP Code 23885
Dinwiddie County, Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,807
- 32/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $103,849
- Median income Above-median income area
- $283,900
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 25.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Sutherland 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
- 32
- people per sq mi
- 88%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 23885 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 23885 (Sutherland, VA) rose +1.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 244.7 in 2023 to 249.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 23885 covers 88.0 square miles in Sutherland, Dinwiddie County, Virginia (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,807 residents on file, a density of 32 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 23885 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $103,849 (21% above the average Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $51,284. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 7.4% and unemployment is 2.3%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $283,900 (15% below the average Virginia ZIP), and median rent is $1,311; owner occupancy is 88.0%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 25.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44, and the average commute is 31 minutes. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Dinwiddie County, so 23885 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 23885
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Sutherland, VA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 23885.
- Construction
Construction
12 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
5 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
5 establishments
- Retail trade 4
Retail trade
4 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 4
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
4 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 23885, Sutherland, 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
2,807
Population
88.0
Area (sq mi)
32
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 23885?
44.0
Median Age
49.9%
Male
50.1%
Female
8.3%
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?
$103,849
Median Household Income
+21% vs state ZIP avg
$51,284
Per Capita Income
7.4%
Poverty Rate
2.3%
Unemployment Rate
31.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 23885 ranks among Virginia ZIPs
Sutherland, 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)
$103,849 Top 24% higher than 76% 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
1,372housing units
1,372
Total Housing Units
1,280
Occupied Units
92
Vacant Units
2.49
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$283,900
Median Home Value
-15% vs state ZIP avg
$1,311
Median Rent
1985
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
+1.8%
YoY Change (2024)
249
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+149%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 23885 have increased 1.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +149% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.0% | 168 |
| 2021 | +9.5% | 184 |
| 2022 | +13.3% | 208 |
| 2023 | +17.4% | 245 |
| 2024 | +1.8% | 249 |
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 40 business establishments in ZIP 23885, employing approximately 1,342 people with a combined annual payroll of $69,315,000.
40
Businesses
1,342
Employees
$69.3M
Annual Payroll
6
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 12 | 30.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 12.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 5 | 12.5% |
| Retail trade | 4 | 10.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 4 | 10.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 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 23885 vs 23833 →
ZIP 23885 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 23803
Petersburg (23803)
40,542 residents
- 23838 15,341
Chesterfield (23838)
15,341 residents
- 23841 3,479
Dinwiddie (23841)
3,479 residents
- 23885 2,807
Sutherland (23885)
2,807 residents
- 23833 2,297
Church Road (23833)
2,297 residents
- 23840 1,858
Dewitt (23840)
1,858 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 23885 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 23885 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 23838
Chesterfield (23838)
$134,651 median income
- 23885
Sutherland (23885)
$103,849 median income
- 23833
Church Road (23833)
$99,495 median income
- 23840
Dewitt (23840)
$82,153 median income
- 23841
Dinwiddie (23841)
$70,670 median income
- 23803
Petersburg (23803)
$57,813 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 23885 ranks #2 of 6 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 23885, 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 (2,807 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 23885 in?
ZIP code 23885 (Sutherland) is located in Dinwiddie County, Virginia. Dinwiddie County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/dinwiddie-va.
What is the population of ZIP code 23885?
ZIP code 23885 in Sutherland, VA has a population of 2,807 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 23885?
The median household income in ZIP 23885 is $103,849, which is 36% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 23885?
The median home value in ZIP 23885 is $283,900, which is 2% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 23885?
The largest racial group in ZIP 23885 is White at 77.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 23885?
ZIP code 23885 has 40 business establishments employing approximately 1,342 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 23885?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 23885 are: Construction (12), Transportation and warehousing (5), Other services (except public administration) (5). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 23885?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 23885 increased by 1.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 149%. 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 23885?
In ZIP code 23885, 65.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.2% 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 23885?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 23885 is 31.2 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 23885?
In ZIP code 23885, approximately 88.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 12.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 23885?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 23885 is 7.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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