Zuni, VA · standard
ZIP Code 23898
Isle of Wight County, Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,223
- 17/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $80,282
- Median income Near-median income area
- $296,800
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 18.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Zuni pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 38%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 34%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 17
- people per sq mi
- 73%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 23898 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 23898 covers 128.5 square miles in Zuni, Isle of Wight County, Virginia (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,223 residents on file, a density of 17 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 23898 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $80,282 (6% below the average Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $43,021. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 5.2% and unemployment is 0.9%. Median home value is $296,800 (11% below the average Virginia ZIP) and median rent is $779; 72.5% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.9, and the average commute is 39 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Isle of Wight County, so 23898 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 23898
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Zuni, VA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 23898.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
6 establishments
- Construction
Construction
5 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
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 23898, Zuni, 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
2,223
Population
128.5
Area (sq mi)
17
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 23898?
46.9
Median Age
49.5%
Male
50.5%
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?
$80,282
Median Household Income
-6% vs state ZIP avg
$43,021
Per Capita Income
5.2%
Poverty Rate
0.9%
Unemployment Rate
39.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 23898 ranks among Virginia ZIPs
Zuni, 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)
$80,282 Top 43% higher than 57% 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
1,014housing units
1,014
Total Housing Units
903
Occupied Units
111
Vacant Units
2.47
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$296,800
Median Home Value
-11% vs state ZIP avg
$779
Median Rent
1983
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
+4.6%
YoY Change (2022)
229
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+129%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 23898 have increased 4.6% over the past year (2022). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +129% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | +12.9% | 197 |
| 2019 | +2.8% | 202 |
| 2020 | +0.8% | 204 |
| 2021 | +7.4% | 219 |
| 2022 | +4.6% | 229 |
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 2022. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 24 business establishments in ZIP 23898, employing approximately 74 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,586,000.
24
Businesses
74
Employees
$1.6M
Annual Payroll
3
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 6 | 25.0% |
| Construction | 5 | 20.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 3 | 12.5% |
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 23898 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 23487
Windsor (23487)
6,298 residents
- 23888 2,275
Wakefield (23888)
2,275 residents
- 23866 2,237
Ivor (23866)
2,237 residents
- 23898 2,223
Zuni (23898)
2,223 residents
- 23315 1,525
Carrsville (23315)
1,525 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 23898 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 23898 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 23898
Zuni (23898)
$80,282 median income
- 23487
Windsor (23487)
$74,243 median income
- 23315
Carrsville (23315)
$71,523 median income
- 23888
Wakefield (23888)
$66,558 median income
- 23866
Ivor (23866)
$62,000 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 23898 ranks the highest of 5 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 23898, 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 (2,223 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 23898 in?
ZIP code 23898 (Zuni) is located in Isle of Wight County, Virginia. Isle of Wight County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/isle-of-wight-va.
What is the population of ZIP code 23898?
ZIP code 23898 in Zuni, VA has a population of 2,223 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 23898?
The median household income in ZIP 23898 is $80,282, which is 5% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 23898?
The median home value in ZIP 23898 is $296,800, which is 7% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 23898?
The largest racial group in ZIP 23898 is White at 78.2%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 23898?
ZIP code 23898 has 24 business establishments employing approximately 74 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 23898?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 23898 are: Retail trade (6), Construction (5), Health care and social assistance (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 23898?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 23898 increased by 4.6% in 2022. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 129%. 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 23898?
In ZIP code 23898, 52.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.4% 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 23898?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 23898 is 39.2 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 23898?
In ZIP code 23898, approximately 72.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 27.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 23898?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 23898 is 5.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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