Waverly, VA · standard
ZIP Code 23890
Sussex County, Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,249
- 8/sq mi Low-density area
- $64,063
- Median income Near-median income area
- $172,900
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 20.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Waverly pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 37th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 36th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 8
- people per sq mi
- 72%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 23890 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 23890 covers 505.8 square miles in Waverly, Sussex County, Virginia (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,249 residents on file, a density of 8 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 23890 reports a modest median household income of $64,063 (25% below the average Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $32,459. The poverty rate is 9.3%, with unemployment at 6.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $172,900 (48% below the average Virginia ZIP), and median rent is $875; owner occupancy is 72.2%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.3, and the average commute is 36 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 more in Sussex County, so 23890 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 23890
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Waverly, VA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 23890.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
15 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
10 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
8 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
7 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
7 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 23890, Waverly, 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
4,249
Population
505.8
Area (sq mi)
8
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 23890?
42.3
Median Age
51.6%
Male
48.4%
Female
0.6%
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?
$64,063
Median Household Income
-25% vs state ZIP avg
$32,459
Per Capita Income
9.3%
Poverty Rate
6.2%
Unemployment Rate
36.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 23890 ranks among Virginia ZIPs
Waverly, 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)
$64,063 35th percentile higher than 35% 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
1,893housing units
1,893
Total Housing Units
1,585
Occupied Units
308
Vacant Units
2.53
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$172,900
Median Home Value
-48% vs state ZIP avg
$875
Median Rent
1984
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 75 business establishments in ZIP 23890, employing approximately 832 people with a combined annual payroll of $42,685,000.
75
Businesses
832
Employees
$42.7M
Annual Payroll
11
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 15 | 20.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 10 | 13.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 8 | 10.7% |
| Manufacturing | 7 | 9.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 7 | 9.3% |
| Construction | 5 | 6.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 4 | 5.3% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 3 | 4.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 4.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 4.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 4.0% |
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 23890 vs 23891 →
ZIP 23890 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 23842
Disputanta (23842)
6,906 residents
- 23890
Waverly (23890)
4,249 residents
- 23891 2,358
Waverly (23891)
2,358 residents
- 23888 2,275
Wakefield (23888)
2,275 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 23890 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 23890 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 23842
Disputanta (23842)
$103,364 median income
- 23888
Wakefield (23888)
$66,558 median income
- 23890
Waverly (23890)
$64,063 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 23890 ranks #3 of 3 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 23890, 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 (4,249 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
More ZIP Codes in Sussex County
Related Areas
Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 23890 in?
ZIP code 23890 (Waverly) is located in Sussex County, Virginia. Sussex County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/sussex-va.
What is the population of ZIP code 23890?
ZIP code 23890 in Waverly, VA has a population of 4,249 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 23890?
The median household income in ZIP 23890 is $64,063, which is 16% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 23890?
The median home value in ZIP 23890 is $172,900, which is 38% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 23890?
The largest racial group in ZIP 23890 is African American at 61.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 23890?
ZIP code 23890 has 75 business establishments employing approximately 832 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 23890?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 23890 are: Retail trade (15), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (10), Other services (except public administration) (8). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 23890?
In ZIP code 23890, 52.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.1% 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 23890?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 23890 is 36.3 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 23890?
In ZIP code 23890, approximately 72.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 27.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 23890?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 23890 is 9.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
Related
Take this with you
What to do with ZIP 23890's numbers, next.
- See how ZIP 23890 compares to a neighboring ZIP code on the same Census fields Compare this ZIP
- Check where Waverly, VA ranks among every U.S. ZIP code on income, education, or homeownership View national rankings
- Save this ZIP to your shortlist to track alongside others you're considering View your shortlist
ZIP Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTAs) are Census Bureau approximations of USPS ZIP codes; figures describe the ZCTA area, not any single address within it.