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ZIP Code 23920

Brunswick County, Virginia — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

3,489
11/sq mi
$64,135
Median income
$128,300
Median home value
18.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Brodnax pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

37th pct
household income, US ZIPs
19th pct
home value, US ZIPs
11
people per sq mi
71%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 23920 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 23920 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 314.3 square miles in Brodnax, Brunswick County, Virginia. The area is home to 3,489 residents, producing a population density of 11 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 23920 against Virginia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 23920 sits at $64,135 (25% below the Virginia average), while per-capita income is $38,244. The poverty rate stands at 7.9% and the unemployment rate at 6.0%. On housing, the median home value is $128,300 (62% below the state average) with median rent at $1,044 per month, and 71.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 23920 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 18.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.9, and the average commute is . We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Brunswick County, so you can benchmark 23920 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 23920

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 23920.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 23920, Brodnax, VA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

3,489

Population

314.3

Area (sq mi)

11

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 23920?

47.9

Median Age

46.8%

Male

53.2%

Female

3.8%

Foreign-Born

White 63.6%
African American 28.8%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.4%
Hispanic or Latino 2.3%

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?

$64,135

Median Household Income

-25% vs state

$38,244

Per Capita Income

7.9%

Poverty Rate

6.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 23920 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$64,135 37th percentile higher than 37% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 48.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.2%

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

What does housing look like?

1,884

Total Housing Units

1,508

Occupied Units

376

Vacant Units

2.14

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 71.4%
Renter 28.6%

$128,300

Median Home Value

-62% vs state

$1,044

Median Rent

1980

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 41 business establishments in ZIP 23920, employing approximately 265 people with a combined annual payroll of $11,857,000.

41

Businesses

265

Employees

$11.9M

Annual Payroll

8

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 7 17.1%
Transportation and warehousing 7 17.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 6 14.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 5 12.2%
Other services (except public administration) 5 12.2%
Construction 3 7.3%
Finance and insurance 3 7.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 3 7.3%

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 23920 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 23920 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 23920 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 23920 ranks #2 of 4 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
23893 White Plains, VA 454 6.7 mi
23950 La Crosse, VA 3,348 7.0 mi
23857 Gasburg, VA 525 10.9 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 23920 in?
ZIP code 23920 (Brodnax) is located in Brunswick County, Virginia. Brunswick County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/brunswick-va.
What is the population of ZIP code 23920?
ZIP code 23920 in Brodnax, VA has a population of 3,489 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 23920?
The median household income in ZIP 23920 is $64,135, which is 16% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 23920?
The median home value in ZIP 23920 is $128,300, which is 54% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 23920?
The largest racial group in ZIP 23920 is White at 63.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 23920?
ZIP code 23920 has 41 business establishments employing approximately 265 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 23920?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 23920 are: Retail trade (7), Transportation and warehousing (7), Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (6). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 23920?
In ZIP code 23920, 48.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 23920?
In ZIP code 23920, approximately 71.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 28.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 23920?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 23920 is 7.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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