PlainZIP

Clarksville, VA · standard

ZIP Code 23927

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

4,381
22/sq mi
$70,938
Median income
$295,500
Median home value
30.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Clarksville pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

48th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 34%
home value, US ZIPs
22
people per sq mi
76%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 23927 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 23927 covers 195.6 square miles in Clarksville, Mecklenburg County, Virginia (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,381 residents on file, a density of 22 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 23927 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $70,938 (17% below the Virginia average), while per-capita income is $43,209. 12.1% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 3.1%. Median home value sits at $295,500 (12% below the state average), median rent at $766 a month, and owner-occupancy at 75.9%.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 30.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 54.9, and the average commute is 30 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 4 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 23927, plus 6 more within Mecklenburg County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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 23927

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Clarksville, VA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 23927.

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 23927, Clarksville, 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

4,381

Population

195.6

Area (sq mi)

22

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 23927?

54.9

Median Age

46.5%

Male

53.5%

Female

2.2%

Foreign-Born

White 75.0%
African American 20.7%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.6%

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?

$70,938

Median Household Income

-17% vs state

$43,209

Per Capita Income

12.1%

Poverty Rate

3.1%

Unemployment Rate

30.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 23927 ranks nationally

Clarksville, VA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$70,938 48th percentile higher than 48% 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 55.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 30.1%

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

What does housing look like?

3,607

Total Housing Units

2,191

Occupied Units

1,416

Vacant Units

2.14

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 75.9%
Renter 24.1%

$295,500

Median Home Value

-12% vs state

$766

Median Rent

1984

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

+23.3%

YoY Change (2024)

276

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+176%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 23927 have increased 23.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +176% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.5% 184
2021 +7.8% 198
2022 +25.9% 250
2023 -10.5% 224
2024 +23.3% 276

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 137 business establishments in ZIP 23927, employing approximately 1,197 people with a combined annual payroll of $47,495,000.

137

Businesses

1,197

Employees

$47.5M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 26 19.0%
Retail trade 25 18.3%
Construction 17 12.4%
Accommodation and food services 13 9.5%
Finance and insurance 10 7.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 9 6.6%
Health care and social assistance 7 5.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 6 4.4%
Manufacturing 5 3.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 5 3.6%
Wholesale trade 4 2.9%
Transportation and warehousing 3 2.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3 2.2%

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 23927 vs 23968 →

ZIP 23927 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 23927 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 23927 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 23927 ranks #2 of 5 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 7.9 mi
24529 Buffalo Junction, VA 1,724 7.2 mi
27507 Bullock, NC 1,929 7.3 mi
27582 Stovall, NC 289 10.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Mecklenburg County

23970 standard
South Hill, VA
Pop: 8,254
23924 standard
Chase City, VA
Pop: 6,232
23917 standard
Boydton, VA
Pop: 3,684
23950 standard
La Crosse, VA
Pop: 3,348
23919 standard
Bracey, VA
Pop: 2,666
24529 standard
Buffalo Junction, VA
Pop: 1,724

Related Areas

Mecklenburg County Clarksville, VA Virginia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 23927 in? ▼
ZIP code 23927 (Clarksville) 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 23927? ▼
ZIP code 23927 in Clarksville, VA has a population of 4,381 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 23927? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 23927 is $70,938, which is 7% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 23927? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 23927 is $295,500, which is 6% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 23927? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 23927 is White at 75.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 23927? ▼
ZIP code 23927 has 137 business establishments employing approximately 1,197 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 23927? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 23927 are: Other services (except public administration) (26), Retail trade (25), Construction (17). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 23927? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 23927 increased by 23.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 176%. 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 23927? ▼
In ZIP code 23927, 55.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 30.1% 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 23927? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 23927 is 30.1 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 23927? ▼
In ZIP code 23927, approximately 75.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 23927? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 23927 is 12.1% 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.