Brodnax, VA · standard
ZIP Code 23920
Brunswick County, Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,489
- 11/sq mi Low-density area
- $64,135
- Median income Near-median income area
- $128,300
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 18.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 covers 314.3 square miles in Brodnax, Brunswick County, Virginia (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,489 residents on file, a density of 11 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 23920 reports a modest median household income of $64,135 (25% below the average Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $38,244. The poverty rate is 7.9%, with unemployment at 6.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $128,300 (62% below the average Virginia ZIP), and median rent is $1,044; owner occupancy is 71.4%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.9, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Brunswick County, so 23920 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 23920
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Brodnax, VA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 23920.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
7 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
7 establishments
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
6 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
5 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
5 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 23920, Brodnax, 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
3,489
Population
314.3
Area (sq mi)
11
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 23920?
47.9
Median Age
46.8%
Male
53.2%
Female
3.8%
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?
$64,135
Median Household Income
-25% vs state ZIP avg
$38,244
Per Capita Income
7.9%
Poverty Rate
6.0%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 23920 ranks among Virginia ZIPs
Brodnax, 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)
$64,135 36th percentile higher than 36% 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
1,884housing units
1,884
Total Housing Units
1,508
Occupied Units
376
Vacant Units
2.14
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$128,300
Median Home Value
-62% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 23920 vs 23893 →
ZIP 23920 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 23920
Brodnax (23920)
3,489 residents
- 23950
La Crosse (23950)
3,348 residents
- 23857 525
Gasburg (23857)
525 residents
- 23893 454
White Plains (23893)
454 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 23920 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 23920 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 23857
Gasburg (23857)
$79,583 median income
- 23920
Brodnax (23920)
$64,135 median income
- 23893
White Plains (23893)
$56,444 median income
- 23950
La Crosse (23950)
$41,010 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 23920, 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 (3,489 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 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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