PlainZIP

Farmville, VA · standard

ZIP Code 23901

Prince Edward County, Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

16,399
32/sq mi
$55,886
Median income
$229,400
Median home value
32.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Farmville pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.

22th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 48%
home value, US ZIPs
32
people per sq mi
56%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 23901 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 23901 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Farmville, Prince Edward County, Virginia, home to 16,399 residents across 519.0 square miles, a density of 32 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 23901 reports a modest median household income of $55,886 (35% below the Virginia average), while per-capita income is $30,138. 14.2% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 2.7%. Housing costs here run $229,400 for a typical home value (31% below the state average), with rent averaging $915 a month; 56.4% of homes are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 32.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.4, and the average commute is 27 minutes. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Prince Edward County, so you can benchmark 23901 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

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 23901

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Farmville, VA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 23901.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 23901, Farmville, 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

16,399

Population

519.0

Area (sq mi)

32

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 23901?

34.4

Median Age

50.8%

Male

49.2%

Female

3.7%

Foreign-Born

White 62.0%
African American 29.2%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 1.7%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.3%
Hispanic or Latino 4.3%

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?

$55,886

Median Household Income

-35% vs state

$30,138

Per Capita Income

14.2%

Poverty Rate

2.7%

Unemployment Rate

26.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 23901 ranks nationally

Farmville, VA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$55,886 22nd percentile higher than 22% 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 63.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 32.0%

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

What does housing look like?

6,910

Total Housing Units

5,605

Occupied Units

1,305

Vacant Units

2.28

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 56.4%
Renter 43.6%

$229,400

Median Home Value

-31% vs state

$915

Median Rent

1975

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

+2.4%

YoY Change (2024)

216

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+116%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 23901 have increased 2.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +116% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.7% 160
2021 +5.8% 170
2022 +14.4% 194
2023 +8.5% 211
2024 +2.4% 216

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 447 business establishments in ZIP 23901, employing approximately 6,073 people with a combined annual payroll of $251,342,000.

447

Businesses

6,073

Employees

$251.3M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 86 19.2%
Health care and social assistance 77 17.2%
Accommodation and food services 46 10.3%
Other services (except public administration) 46 10.3%
Construction 43 9.6%
Finance and insurance 31 6.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 23 5.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 20 4.5%
Manufacturing 14 3.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 13 2.9%
Wholesale trade 12 2.7%
Information 12 2.7%
Transportation and warehousing 10 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 4 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 3 0.7%
Educational services 3 0.7%

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 23901 vs 23909 →

ZIP 23901 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 23901 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 23901 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 23901 ranks #3 of 3 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
23909 Farmville, VA 2,027 1.5 mi
23943 Hampden Sydney, VA 225 5.5 mi
23960 Prospect, VA 1,990 7.9 mi
23966 Rice, VA 2,337 8.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in Prince Edward County

23947 standard
Keysville, VA
Pop: 4,293
23966 standard
Rice, VA
Pop: 2,337
23909 standard
Farmville, VA
Pop: 2,027
23954 standard
Meherrin, VA
Pop: 2,017
23960 standard
Prospect, VA
Pop: 1,990
23942 standard
Green Bay, VA
Pop: 1,112

Related Areas

Prince Edward County Farmville, VA Virginia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 23901 in? ▼
ZIP code 23901 (Farmville) is located in Prince Edward County, Virginia. Prince Edward County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/prince-edward-va.
What is the population of ZIP code 23901? ▼
ZIP code 23901 in Farmville, VA has a population of 16,399 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 23901? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 23901 is $55,886, which is 27% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 23901? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 23901 is $229,400, which is 18% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 23901? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 23901 is White at 62.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 23901? ▼
ZIP code 23901 has 447 business establishments employing approximately 6,073 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 23901? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 23901 are: Retail trade (86), Health care and social assistance (77), Accommodation and food services (46). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 23901? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 23901 increased by 2.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 116%. 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 23901? ▼
In ZIP code 23901, 63.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 32.0% 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 23901? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 23901 is 26.7 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 23901? ▼
In ZIP code 23901, approximately 56.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 43.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 23901? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 23901 is 14.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.