Chase City, VA · standard
ZIP Code 23924
Mecklenburg County, Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 6,232
- 18/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $44,291
- Median income Below-median income area
- $146,900
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 14.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Chase City pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 9th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 24th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 18
- people per sq mi
- 66%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 23924 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 23924 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Chase City, Mecklenburg County, Virginia, home to 6,232 residents across 356.1 square miles, a density of 18 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 23924 reports a modest median household income of $44,291 (48% below the average Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $26,533. The poverty rate is 13.1%, with unemployment at 3.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $146,900 (56% below the average Virginia ZIP), and median rent is $730; owner occupancy is 65.7%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 14.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.5, and the average commute is 24 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Mecklenburg County, so 23924 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 23924
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Chase City, VA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 23924.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
21 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
15 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
10 establishments
- Finance and insurance 8
Finance and insurance
8 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 8
Professional, scientific, and technical services
8 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 23924, Chase City, 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
6,232
Population
356.1
Area (sq mi)
18
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 23924?
46.5
Median Age
44.5%
Male
55.5%
Female
2.4%
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?
$44,291
Median Household Income
-48% vs state ZIP avg
$26,533
Per Capita Income
13.1%
Poverty Rate
3.2%
Unemployment Rate
24.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 23924 ranks among Virginia ZIPs
Chase City, 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)
$44,291 7th percentile higher than 7% 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
3,251housing units
3,251
Total Housing Units
2,610
Occupied Units
641
Vacant Units
2.21
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$146,900
Median Home Value
-56% vs state ZIP avg
$730
Median Rent
1972
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 95 business establishments in ZIP 23924, employing approximately 921 people with a combined annual payroll of $36,919,000.
95
Businesses
921
Employees
$36.9M
Annual Payroll
8
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 21 | 22.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 15 | 15.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 10 | 10.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 8 | 8.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 8 | 8.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 7 | 7.4% |
| Construction | 5 | 5.3% |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 5.3% |
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 23924 vs 23968 →
ZIP 23924 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 23924
Chase City (23924)
6,232 residents
- 23937 1,970
Drakes Branch (23937)
1,970 residents
- 23915 1,220
Baskerville (23915)
1,220 residents
- 23968 837
Skipwith (23968)
837 residents
- 23952 217
Lunenburg (23952)
217 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 23924 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 23924 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 23915
Baskerville (23915)
$50,815 median income
- 23924
Chase City (23924)
$44,291 median income
- 23968
Skipwith (23968)
$43,571 median income
- 23937
Drakes Branch (23937)
$42,818 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 23924 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 23924, 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 (6,232 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 23924 in?
ZIP code 23924 (Chase City) is located in Mecklenburg County, Virginia. Mecklenburg County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/mecklenburg-va.
What is the population of ZIP code 23924?
ZIP code 23924 in Chase City, VA has a population of 6,232 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 23924?
The median household income in ZIP 23924 is $44,291, which is 42% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 23924?
The median home value in ZIP 23924 is $146,900, which is 47% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 23924?
The largest racial group in ZIP 23924 is White at 56.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 23924?
ZIP code 23924 has 95 business establishments employing approximately 921 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 23924?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 23924 are: Retail trade (21), Other services (except public administration) (15), Health care and social assistance (10). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 23924?
In ZIP code 23924, 58.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.2% 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 23924?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 23924 is 24.4 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 23924?
In ZIP code 23924, approximately 65.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 34.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 23924?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 23924 is 13.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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