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 Moderate-density area
- $55,886
- Median income Below-median income area
- $229,400
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 32.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Farmville pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.
- 22nd 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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 23901 (Farmville, VA) rose +2.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 210.7 in 2023 to 215.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $30,138. The poverty rate is 14.2%, with unemployment at 2.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $229,400 (31% below the average Virginia ZIP), and median rent is $915; owner occupancy is 56.4%.
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. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Prince Edward County, so 23901 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 23901
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Farmville, VA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 23901.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
86 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
77 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
46 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
46 establishments
- Construction
Construction
43 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 23901?
34.4
Median Age
50.8%
Male
49.2%
Female
3.7%
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?
$55,886
Median Household Income
-35% vs state ZIP avg
$30,138
Per Capita Income
14.2%
Poverty Rate
2.7%
Unemployment Rate
26.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 23901 ranks among Virginia ZIPs
Farmville, 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)
$55,886 24th percentile higher than 24% 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
6,910housing units
6,910
Total Housing Units
5,605
Occupied Units
1,305
Vacant Units
2.28
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$229,400
Median Home Value
-31% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 23901
Farmville (23901)
16,399 residents
- 23966 2,337
Rice (23966)
2,337 residents
- 23909 2,027
Farmville (23909)
2,027 residents
- 23960 1,990
Prospect (23960)
1,990 residents
- 23943 225
Hampden Sydney (23943)
225 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 23901 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 23901 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 23960
Prospect (23960)
$63,533 median income
- 23966
Rice (23966)
$57,177 median income
- 23901
Farmville (23901)
$55,886 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 23901, 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 (16,399 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 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.
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