PlainZIP

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
$44,291
Median income
$146,900
Median home value
14.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 Virginia average), while per-capita income is $26,533. The poverty rate stands at 13.1% and the unemployment rate at 3.2%. Median home value sits at $146,900 (56% below the state average), median rent at $730 a month, and owner-occupancy at 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. To put 23924 in local context, 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Mecklenburg County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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.

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 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

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 23924?

46.5

Median Age

44.5%

Male

55.5%

Female

2.4%

Foreign-Born

White 56.5%
African American 41.4%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.0%
Hispanic or Latino 1.3%

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?

$44,291

Median Household Income

-48% vs state

$26,533

Per Capita Income

13.1%

Poverty Rate

3.2%

Unemployment Rate

24.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 23924 ranks nationally

Chase City, VA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$44,291 9th percentile higher than 9% 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 58.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.2%

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

What does housing look like?

3,251

Total Housing Units

2,610

Occupied Units

641

Vacant Units

2.21

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 65.7%
Renter 34.3%

$146,900

Median Home Value

-56% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 23924 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 23924 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 23924 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
23968 Skipwith, VA 837 7.6 mi
23937 Drakes Branch, VA 1,970 10.8 mi
23915 Baskerville, VA 1,220 10.9 mi
23952 Lunenburg, VA 217 11.4 mi

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Pop: 8,254
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Pop: 4,381
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Pop: 3,684
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Pop: 3,348
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Pop: 2,666
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Pop: 1,724

Related Areas

Mecklenburg County Chase City, VA Virginia

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.

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